Background
The Radio Operator (RO) works under the supervision of the TCA/FSCO.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of TCA/FSCO Cotabato, the Radio Operator will carry out the following tasks:
- Man the UN Radio Room and operate VHF, UHF and HF communication equipments;
- Conduct daily search of local media for security incidents affecting humanitarian community;
- Record security incidents on database;
- Provide daily situation reports;
- Conduct periodic radio checks and prepare report of compliance;
- Track UN staff members travelling within the country;
- Provide assistance through phone and or radio to staffmembers when needed;
- Send emergency alerts through all available communication means when required;
- Contact agency security focal points re matters affecting staff security;
- Use UN premises paging system to broadcast evacuation procedures when needed;
- Maintain in good order all radioroom equipments, gadgets, programs and files;
- Issue radios to staff members;
- Be amenable to extend working hours when required;
- Be amenable to rotation of duties in Mindanao;
- Be professional in handling confidential matters;
- Performed other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Stress resistance and perseverance for the project planning and implementation/cooperation with UN agencies;
- Patience, cultural sensitivity and customer orientation for the coordination with 20 UN Agencies Radio Operations issues;
- Ability and willingness to work overtime and weekends in case of emergency operations;
- Dedication to the United Nations principles and demonstrated ability to work in harmony with person of different national and cultural background.
Functional/Technical Competencies:
- Good knowledge of VHF Radios;
- Advanced computer skills (MS Office/MS Excel/Powerpoint);
- Basic experience in LAN, Desktop hardware configuration troubleshoot/support is an advantage.
Skills:
- Good communications and interpersonal skills;
- English proficient both written and oral.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Graduate of any relevant technical training course (2 year program) or technical university degree.
Experience:
- At least two years of relevant experience;
- Previous working experience with a UN agency an asset.
Language:
- Fluency in the English and national language.
Other requirements:
- NBI and Police Clearance;
- Radio Operator’s License and at least two years of experience in the use of Radio Communications Networks;
- Ability and willingness to work in night shifts.
Note:
The selected candidate will receive a salary that is commensurate with his/her background and work experience. Interested applicants are requested to complete the UN Personal History Form (P.11), available in our website http://www.ph.undp.org/content/philippines/en/home/operations/jobs/ on or before 31 December 2014. Kindly note that only completed P.11 forms will be reviewed. UNDP is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that we will contact only the short-listed candidates.