Executive Officer - Technology & Engineering

To ensure the highest technical and engineering standards are achieved and maintained in technology introduction, and in the administration of telecommunication operators and service providers.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER - TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING

The Job

To ensure that the highest technical standards are achieved and maintained for the regulation and orderly development of telecommunications networks and broadcasting services. To ensure that the national telecommunications resources are managed efficiently and effectively. To represent and promote the Authority’s interests at national, regional and international forums.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide overall direction and management of the engineering, spectrum planning, numbering, networks, broadcasting and licensing functions to ensure successful completion of the Authority’s technical strategic and operational objectives.
2. Recommend long-term objectives, strategies and standards for the adoption and development of new and emerging technologies within the national telecommunications and broadcasting infrastructure.
3. Ensure the planning, optimization and administration of essential telecommunications resources such as spectrum and numbering.
4. Ensure an effective and efficient process is established and maintained for the licensing of telecommunications resources and standardization of telecommunications and broadcasting equipment.
5. Direct the establishment of goals, major priorities, and advise in the resolution of major problems in the development and review of essential telecommunications wireless and broadcast systems.
6. Ensure that the licensing process within the Authority is coordinated effectively and efficiently.
7. Successfully deliver and maintain an operational support infrastructure (including management systems) employed to satisfy the functions of the division and balances cost savings, security, quality and reliability.
8. Use priorities identified by the Board and Chief Executive Officer to plan, organize, and budget for the divisional needs.
9. Ensure that the Authority’s technical and engineering record management systems, documentation and procedures are effectively managed and updated.
10. Assist the Chief Executive Officer in the development of the Authority’s Strategic and Operational Plans and participate in the preparation of the agendas for meetings of the Board as it pertains to matters relevant to technical services.
11. Effectively supervise and develop the capabilities, teamwork, and customer orientation of a team of highly skilled professionals, providing guidance, directives, support and training as appropriate.
12. Provide advice, guidance, coaching and on the job training for staff as required.
13. Ensure a harmonious work environment by treating with staff issues and resource requirements in a consistent and timely manner in accordance with the Authorities policies and procedures.
14. Comply with the HSE policy & procedures of the Authority and cooperate with workplace health and safety measures and initiatives.
15. Ensure risk management activities for areas of responsibility are implemented, regularly monitored and maintained and regularly inspect work areas and activities of subordinates to identify hazardous working conditions and implement corrective actions.
16. Perform other related duties as required by job function.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Recognized bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
2. Recognized master’s degree in engineering or business administration would be an asset.
3. Minimum of ten years (10) experience at senior management level in telecommunication organizations, with a minimum of ten years (10) experience in telecommunications engineering, planning and technical administration.
4. Extensive technical background and experience in telecommunications and broadcasting systems and networks, including spectrum planning and numbering.

Core Competencies: Professional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Detailed knowledge of: 

1. Standards and recommendations from international standardization bodies (ITU-T, ITU-R, FCC and CEPT).
2. Operator and service provider networks and component technology (switches, databases, protocols) for Telephony, Mobile, Internet, Broadcast and Radio services.
3. Engineering and telecommunications principles, practices and inspection techniques.
4. New and emerging developments in telecommunications technologies and the impact on policies, economics and engineering.
5. Telecommunication Networks and Systems (voice, IP and mobile) Architecture and cross-border interconnects, databases, including Network Management and Support Systems.
6. The application of telecommunications policies, procedures and practices in a public and private sector environment.

•   Skills & Abilities: 

1. Plan, develop and implement strategies, policies, procedures, and work standards.
2. Efficient use of Microsoft Office applications including Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
3. Excellent team building skills and strong ability to nurture a workplace environment committed to quality, integrity and delivery of service.
4. Organizational procedures, processes, standards, methods and practices.
5. Strong leadership, managerial and team development capabilities.
6. Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.

Applications: 

Applications should be submitted no later than Monday 17th November 2025 to:  

The Chief Executive Officer

Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago

#5, Eight Avenue Extension, off Twelfth Street, Barataria,

Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. 

Late applications will not be accepted and unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.