Jobs - 50987- Radio Room Supervisor

Radio Room Supervisor

Location :

Harare, ZIMBABWE

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

01-Jan-2015

Application Deadline :

09-Nov-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

one year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Security Advisor, the Radio room Supervisor ensures optimal supervision of UN radio room, through the implementation of standard operating procedures and the provision of guidelines and radio training to UN staff in the area of assignment.The position is not funded by UNDSS but funded from UN agencies in Zimbabwe.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures the provision of reliable telecommunication support (VHF&HF) to relevant UN staff and to agencies radio rooms both in the capital and provinces, this entails the following:

Establish and maintain radio communication (VHF) between DO Zimbabwe, SMT members and Zone wardens;
Establish and maintain radio communication between DSS Radio room and Agency radio room in Bulawayo;
Conduct periodic radio communication training to the relevant staff;
Install and maintain all necessary radio communication equipment in UN Field vehicles;
Maintain VHF radio repeaters both in the capital and the Bulawayo province.

Responsible for daily supervision of the DSS radio room and radio operator(s)on duty including the following:

Provide specific radio communication training for the DSS radio operators;
Compile SOPs for necessary radio comms procedures;
Compile and maintain the duty roster for DSS RR in Harare.

Provides assistance to UNDSS in the compilation and management of the cost shared interagency budget assigned to DSS radio room which includes the following:

Include the current needs for radio equipment into the next year budget;
Provide technical evaluation of the equipment needed for DSS radio room.

Inspect the proper use of all telecommunication equipment by staff. Ensures its timely maintenance which involves the following:

Conducts periodic inspections in DSS and agencies verifying whether the radio equipment is used properly;
Organize periodical training and awareness among UN staff on proper use of the equipment.

Responsible for the inventory of all radio communication equipment in use and currently purchased and this involves the following activities:

Keep up-to-date inventory of all radio comms items;
Inspect life expectancy of the equipment and prepare write-off documents for timely disposal and purchase of the new items to substitute.

Any other task related to the radio communication support received from DSS Security Adviser or his Deputy.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Self-development, initiative-taking;
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Creating synergies through self-control;
Managing conflict;
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member;
Informed and transparent decision making.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education preferably with specialized certification in Radio Telecommunications and Information Technology;
University Degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology or similar would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

Must have at least 5 years of experience and knowledge of telecommunications equipment;
Must have demonstrated expertise with HF/VHF radios;
Ability to use software packages (MS Office, Windows XP, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes etc) and knowledge of commonly used office equipment.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and one national language.