Jobs - 50204- Radio Operator - (Open to Yemeni Nationals only)

Radio Operator - (Open to Yemeni Nationals only)

Location :

Sana'a, YEMEN

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

12-Oct-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-2

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The UN Organizations in Yemen seek to recruit suitably qualified nationals for the position of Radio Operator. The Security Management Team is responsible for the security of all UN personnel in the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance of the Chief Security Advisor (CSA), Deputy Security Advisor (DSA) and Senior Operations Officer (SOO), the incumbent is expected to do the following tasks:

Maintain a 24-hour radio and telephone communication regime with all UN Call Signs;
Ensure uninterrupted tracking of all UN Road missions in the area of responsibility including all incoming and outgoing missions within the areas of responsibility;
Ensure that all communication equipment (i.e. Very High Frequency (VHF) and High Frequency (HF) radios, fax mobile and land-line phones) are in perfect working conditions before the start of duty;
Receive, process, record and pass all relevant information to the appropriate staff through the normal communication channels;
Inform Security Officer immediately of any incident/accident received via the communication network;
Register and forward all e-mail messages and messages deposited during working and off-duty hours;
Accurately identify exact location/grid references of all incident/accidents and pass information to Security Officer;
Maintain both electronic and manual register;
Provide relevant assistance to staff members of other organizations requiring assistance through radio or telephone channels;
Brief the incoming duty radio operator on all events, especially pending cases for which action is to be taken;
Perform radio checks, as directed by Security Officer;
Perform any other tasks as assigned by Security Officer.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Functional Competencies:

High degree of responsibility, initiative, alertness, physical fitness, emotional stability;
Ability to maintain good working relationships in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Ability to work under pressure or in crisis situations;
Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary education degree (High School).

Experience:

At least 5 years of experience in communications/radio operations preferably within the military, national police, fire brigade, or other security organization;
Adequate technical training in operation HF/VHF communication equipment;
Good knowledge in the operation and procedures of radio communication and high standard of computer literacy.

Language requirements:

Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required.

This position is not funded by UNDSS.