DIRECTOR OF FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE & NETWORK STRATEGY @ HALOTEL
Halotel is seeking a Director of Fiber Infrastructure & Network Strategy to lead the long-term 25-year government agreement, ensuring full compliance with telecom regulations and infrastructure standards. This high-level executive role involves overseeing a full fiber network rollout, from backbone infrastructure to last-mile connections for homes and businesses, ensuring that all projects meet Viettel quality standards and delivery timelines.
The Director will also manage the NICTBB partnership, ensuring the efficient use of government infrastructure for BTS backhaul and PoP connections. Beyond technical oversight, the role serves as the main technical liaison with regulators on fiber rights-of-way and network sharing. The candidate will oversee O&M teams to reduce fiber cuts, improve Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), and maximize network uptime, while managing multi-million dollar infrastructure budgets.
The Director will also manage the NICTBB partnership, ensuring the efficient use of government infrastructure for BTS backhaul and PoP connections. Beyond technical oversight, the role serves as the main technical liaison with regulators on fiber rights-of-way and network sharing. The candidate will oversee O&M teams to reduce fiber cuts, improve Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), and maximize network uptime, while managing multi-million dollar infrastructure budgets.
Key Requirements
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the telecommunications sector, specifically within fiber optics (OFC) and transmission.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Deep understanding of DWDM, SDH, GPON technologies, and large-scale IP/MPLS network architectures.
Proven track record of managing large cross-functional teams and multi-million dollar infrastructure budgets.
Strong knowledge of the Tanzanian telecom landscape, including familiarity with TCRA regulations and NICTBB operational protocols.
Ability to lead long-term government agreements and ensure full compliance with telecom regulations.
Experience in overseeing full fiber network rollout from backbone to last-mile connections.
Expertise in managing urban Metro network construction and technical quality standards.
Strong leadership skills to manage O&M teams and improve network reliability.
Proficiency in serving as a technical liaison for fiber rights-of-way and network sharing.