Brief Description        
Detailed Description        

This is the entry and training grade for Degree holders in this cadre. Duties and responsibilities in this position shall entail assisting in: -

• Receiving, reviewing and evaluating license applications for radiocommunications services in accordance with the market structure and laid down processes and procedures to ensure the applications meet requirements,
• Recommending the findings to the Communications Licensing Committee for consideration,
• Providing secretarial services to the Communications Licensing Committee.
• Drafting licenses to be issued to successful applicants in accordance with the market structure and laid down processes and procedures,
• Issuing licenses to radio-communications applicants in accordance with the market structure and laid down processes and procedures,
• Addressing industry issues in relation to operations and provide appropriate interventions/recommendations,
• Maintaining a database/register of all licensed radio-communication licensees
• Handling enquiries from external and internal customers related to radio-communication/frequency related licensing matters,
• Providing recommendations with regard to renewal and cancellation of radio communications licenses as appropriate,
• Initiating formulation of policies and guidelines for frequency planning and licensing and implement approved policies and procedures,
• Monitoring new and emerging wireless technologies, formulates and recommends appropriate licensing regimes,
• Performing spectrum engineering analysis and assigns frequencies,
• Assigning frequencies and issues radio frequency licenses to radio communication networks in accordance with CA Table of Frequency Allocation TOFA,
• Reviewing and update Frequency Licensing information in the CA website,
• Maintaining and review tools, documents and publications required for Frequency Licensing activities and initiate requests for the same,
• Identifying specific national interest, developing national positions and championing the same at international fora, treaty and non-treaty conferences,
• Support the formulation of policies and guidelines for frequency licensing and implement approved policies and procedures,
• Support the development and regular review of the regulatory framework for radio communication, including market structure,
• Implement departmental projects and initiatives.

Job Requirements        

 For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Telecommunications Engineering, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, or any other related field from a recognized institution,
• Proficiency in computer applications,
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Additional Details        

• Report writing and presentation skills,
• Communication skills,
• Problem-solving skills,
• Strong analytical skills.