Job Overview
The Company
Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) uses its own in-house developed technology to provide mobile network services across Africa. Our state-of-the-art radio technology is packaged into a Network-as-a-Service offering which enables Mobile Network Operators to extend their coverage into rural and semi-rural areas, connecting people who have never been connected before. AMN provides digital connectivity to millions of people in multiple countries across Africa, enabling them to connect with their families and access essential life changing services.
In 2025 AMN exceeded having 5,000 network towers in operation and we continue to grow as we extend our services with a target to achieve over 10,000 towers in service within the next few years. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the Network Planning and Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) team at AMN and play a key role in connecting people and making a real difference to millions more lives in Africa.
The Role
We are looking for someone to fill the role of Network Implementation and Sustainability Planner to support the roll out of the next 5,000 AMN mobile network sites across Africa. The role encompasses two key functions within the business, covering both Network Planning and Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) activities.
The Network Implementation Planner part of the role involves responsibility for identifying and analysing potential sites for acquisition in the countries where AMN operates. The duties entail a rigorous evaluation process which involves assessing the suitability of each site, analysing survey results, optimising the site locations based on RF planning, and analysing site performance post-installation. The Network Implementation Planner also oversees the database of sites as they progress through the various stages towards becoming operational towers, ensuring that they meet the company’s standards and requirements.
The Sustainability Planner part of the role supports the implementation of related ESG policies and training, helping to set targets and goals, and supporting the monitoring of AMN’s progress towards those targets and goals. The successful candidate will act as a liaison between the Environmental and Planning Department and other parts of the AMN organisation including AMN Operating Companies in Africa, Human Resources, and the Operations teams, developing and maintaining ESG best practices and procedures for the Company.
No specific experience is required for this position as full training will be provided for both parts of this role. What is important though is the right attitude and enthusiasm for the role and for our business, a willingness to learn, and an ability to work as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify candidate site locations across multiple African countries. Assess the population size within the effective coverage area of various GSM base station types and compare with existing network coverage
- Assess candidate sites against several criteria to determine those eligible for site surveys using different bespoke analysis tools
- Analyse site survey results to determine locations which should undergo RF planning and acquisition
- Support the RF planning team to generate predicted RF coverage maps and track approval of RF coverage
- Validate site acquisition information to ensure accuracy against planned site locations and assess the impact of any variations
- Compare actual site coverage performance against predicted performance to ensure successful site installation
- Manage and maintain the Master Site Database, tracking the status of all sites across the AMN network
- Develop and implement sustainability systems, programs, and training modules by analysing training needs and maintaining training records. Continuously improve this training based on feedback and emerging needs
- Anticipate, identify, and assist in managing risks, and identifying opportunities, relating to new ESG business strategies and activities
- Implement and maintain best practices and standard operating procedures for ethical decision-making, including employee and vendor Codes of Conduct
- Support implementation of ESG business monitoring processes
- Coordinate training centred around anti-corruption, conflict of interest, data privacy, confidentiality, and third-party risk (among others)
- Assist in preparing and/or conducting ESG and OHSE training for existing employees and new hires and contributing to an internal resource centre
- Ensure that Group ESG KPIs are tracked and reported on time
- Perform Ad hoc support with wider ESG activities, including Supply-Chain Management, Waste Management within a Circular Economy, and C02-reduction
- Support the development of new ESG solutions, referencing sustainability standards and frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, UN SDGs, PRI, and GRESB
- Support the ESG data integration project to embed ESG data into our central database
- Support management with preparing and delivering environmental reporting, including annual company emissions reporting, audits reporting, and company disclosures with CDP, EcoVadis and others as required
Person Specification:
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic and a ''CAN DO" attitude
- Excellent organisation and time management skills - ability to prioritise and coordinate tasks efficiently, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Accurate and exceptional attention to detail
- Fluency in English and strong visual and oral communication skills
- Pro-active approach to drive positive change
- Enjoys working autonomously whilst part of a wider team
- Good interpersonal skills and confidence in speaking to senior stakeholders
- Strong personal motivation to improve
Skills Required:
- Strong analytical skills (including the use of MS Office tools such as Excel and PowerPoint), related to monitoring & reporting
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and present to groups of people
- PC literate
- Ability to communicate complex strategies eloquently and in a simple visual format
- Basic knowledge and understanding of key ESG issues and their relevance to the business
- Ability to react to problems and resolve them on own initiative
- Professional attitude and ability to work to deadlines
Pay: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
