Historique

The Radio Operator (RO) works under the supervision of the TCA/FSCO.

Devoirs et responsabilités

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.

Compétences

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.

Qualifications et expériences requises

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.