Background
Duties and Responsibilities
- Transmit and receive formal radio messages from any Base or Mobile station as per the standard rules and regulations of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) procedure;
- Handling personal conversation with mobiles and UN agencies sub-offices when permitted to do so by the Field Security Office (FSO);
- Extensively follow-up every Mobile vehicle movement as per the standing rules and regulations of monitoring schedule of radio contact time base on the area, which the UN vehicles are traveling;
- Accurately receive verbal and written messages and forward without any delay;
- Receive any reports obtained through sat phone and regular telephone calls;
- Properly operate the HF and VHF communication radios as per the International Radio Communication Procedure;
- Monitoring the network Disciplines and Radio Procedures on the HF & VHF radios as a net control station and advice users to implement it as per the interest of FSO;
- Properly logging every event on the designed formats of Daily Radio Call, control sheet & log any special event or report received from vehicles being tracked by the radio room or field offices;
- Prepare and submit Daily Vehicle Movement Summary on a daily basis for FSO and Agencies focal points;
- Properly file every Radio Messages & documents and telephone reports as per their types;
- Train radio communication users how to use it and how to keep the proper radio communication procedure;
- Perform any other task given by immediate supervisor.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning
- Shares knowledge and experience
- Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office
Development and Operational Effectiveness
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of radio communication rules and regulations and skills in minor radio repair
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues
Leadership and Self-Management
- Focuses on result for the client
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
- Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Completion of secondary school or comprehensive education.
Experience:
- Candidates should have at least 4 years work experience as a Radio Operator and/or Communications Officer, ideally with an international organization or the navy.
- Knowledge of satellite based communication systems would be useful. A working knowledge and understanding of the UN system and its telecommunications procedures and standards would be an advantage.
Language requirements:
- Good command of written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of local language of the position is necessary.