Jobs - 49862- Radio Operator & Telecommunication Assistant

Radio Operator & Telecommunication Assistant - (Open to Mozambican Nationals Only)

Location :

Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

24-Nov-2014

Application Deadline :

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

Post Level :

SB-2

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 months

Languages Required :

English Portuguese

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 months

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

In the context of Delivering as One, UN Mozambique had created the OneUN Radio Room which primary responsibility is to ensure safety and security for all UN staff. The Radio Room is designed to operate with one Radio Operator during working hours when no crisis and 24x7 with three Radio Operators during crisis period. UN Agencies in the field need to track their VHF communication locally, taking into account that it cannot be managed centrally. The UN Radio Operator will provide radio communication support to all UN Agencies within the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

Expected Key Results:

Assure good receiving and transmitting communication order to all network users and maintain the UN OPS room in good working condition during working hours (8/5);
Assure that the "One UN Radio Room" Communication System is operational and ready for whenever necessary;
Track movements of UN vehicles in Maputo and in Provinces per radio operation SOP;
Carry out radio checks periodically according to Inter-Agency SOP;
Provide HF and VHF operation and radio communication training to all UN staff when requested and assist in assigning call signs;
Assist in the installation and maintenance of radio equipment and repeaters;
Assure effective maintenance of radio electricity supply system for HF and VHF.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Produces organized, accurate and well documented records conforming to required format with well analyzed data;
Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust data discrepancies. Identify and resolve operational problems;
Ability to communicate moderately complex matters clearly and concisely;
Ability to perform detailed work, work of a confidential nature and/or to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints;
Ability to work in a very stressful and hectic environment;
The post requires a good sense of co-ordination and endurance. At times the environment in the radio room can be very stressing and demanding;
Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Self-development, initiative-taking, teamwork, discipline;
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Managing conflictive situation;
Learning and sharing knowledge.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education completed.

Experience:

At least three years of progressively responsible job related experience in telecommunications such as, telephone services, radio unit, Call center or similar;
Experience with working with computers and using standard UN software (MS Office, Windows 7, etc.);
Experience working in an international organization or multicultural environment.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Portuguese.