Historique

UNDP is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the post of Radio Operator in the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) Mbarara Field Office. UNDSS is responsible for the security of the UN personnel, their property as well as the property of the UN and affiliated agencies in Uganda. Its presence is spread across the country with emphasis on the areas with sizeable UN operations and therefore staff members, both national and international. UNDSS has its own structures in place but works hand in hand with the national security infrastructure in executing its mandate.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Under the guidance and supervision of the Local Security Assistant, the Radio Operator shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Manage an efficient emergency coordination centre;
• Operate VHF & HF radios, sat-phones and maintain daily radio and operations log book;
• Obtain security clearance for trips to and from UN operational areas country-wide;
• Periodically check and maintain an updated list of important contacts, agency contacts, SMT, OMT, Warden list and contacts etc.;
• Maintain a detailed incident log book for the daily security reports;
• Gather, compile and forward to the Security Officers and Data Assistant security information for regular reports;
• Prepare and conduct emergency telecommunications briefing for new staff;
• Coordinate and follow up with QRF for incident occurrences.

Compétences

Functional Competencies:

• Familiar with the operations and services such as PABX, radio, satellite;
• Flexibility in replacing colleagues while on leave within and outside duty station;
• Self-motivated and reliable;
• Computer literate.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

•     Completion of Secondary School Education in both “O” and “A” level is a requirement.

Experience:

• Must have minimum 2 years of experience in telex, facsimile and radio operations as well as a certificate in Radio Communications.

Language:

• Fluent in English.

Note

This position is not funded by UNDSS.

Highly Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Short listed candidates will be required to send certified copies of academic credentials to the Human Resource Unit UNDP.
 
UNDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.