Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure optimal radio network operations, through the implementation of standard operating procedures and the provision of guidelines and training to local radio operators in the region of assignment;
- Ensure appropriate security telecommunications support to WFP staff and provide support to critical inter agency telecommunication hubs;
- Train staff on radio communications procedures including related Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) requirements and use of HF/VHF and other equipment such as sat phones, fax machines, etc;
- Track movement of vehicles in the field through well-defined procedures;
- Monitor the HF/VHF radios during security incidents for incoming security calls, and as need arises, monitor staff movement into security sensitive areas;
- Transmit and receive security related information in coordination with UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) and participate in staff emergency/medical evacuation;
- Report any technical problems immediately to the Telecoms or IT staff for prompt and on the spot troubleshooting;
- Provide feedback to Telecommunications technicians on potential improvements in HF/VHF voice systems;
- Answer and dispatch incoming telephone calls during office and non-working hours;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Competencies
- Action Management
- Communications
- Ethics & Values
- Teamwork
- Behavioral Flexibility
- Client Orientation
- Initiative
- Interpersonal Relations
- Judgment
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Satisfactory completion of secondary school education. Recognized certificates in radio communications preferred
Experience:
At least three/four years of progressively responsible experience in radio communications, and use of telex and facsimile operations.
Knowledge:
Basic computer skills including keyboard/mouse skills and knowledge of common basic software packages. Knowledge of commonly used office equipment.
Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English, Kurdish and/or Arabic.
Others:
The applicant should be either an Iraqi national or have a valid Iraqi residence/ work permit at the time of application.
Applications should be in English