Background

Duties and Responsibilities

1. 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;
2. Ensure appropriate security telecommunications support to WFP staff and provide support to critical inter agency telecommunication hubs;
3. 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;
4. Track movement of vehicles in the field through well-defined procedures;
5. Monitor the HF/VHF radios during security incidents for incoming security calls, and as need arises, monitor staff movement into security sensitive areas;
6. Transmit and receive security related information in coordination with UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) and participate in staff emergency/medical evacuation;
7. Report any technical problems immediately to the Telecoms or IT staff for prompt and on the spot troubleshooting;
8. Provide feedback to Telecommunications technicians on potential improvements in HF/VHF voice systems;
9. Answer and dispatch incoming telephone calls during office and non-working hours;
10. Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies

1. Action Management
2. Communications
3. Ethics & Values
4. Teamwork
5. Behavioral Flexibility
6. Client Orientation
7. Initiative
8. Interpersonal Relations
9. 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