Radio Operator

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Security Adviser (SA) and according to the
SOP, the Operations Assistant is responsible for monitoring UN activities and missions and
providing relevant and accurate information to DSS related to security and operations security.
The Operations Assistant promotes a client oriented approach consistent with the rules and
regulations of the Department of Safety and Security.

• Keeps accurate registries and adheres to established procedures;
• Provides assistance to UN personnel and registers events accordingly;
• Requests support from local authorities in case of incident;
• Answers telephone and radio calls;
• Reports immediately any technical issue to the SA or the LSA/LSAA;
• Keeps a daily mission log and a chronological activity log;
• Files documents and reports;
• Monitors the local news network and informs the SA of any security related situation.
• Prepares a relevant news report and distributes it to the UNS, prior authorization;
• Fills formats of security events related to incidents occurred to UN personnel;
• Performs all other duties related as directed by the SA;
• Prepares reports as directed by UNDSS;
• Performs radio checks with base stations, Protección Civil and Policía de Chacao;
• Assists in monitoring UN personnel compliance with administrative and operational
• procedures established by UNDSS;
• Performs other duties established by the UN.

Commitment to the ideals of the United Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values –
Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity.

Planning and Organizing: Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and
monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision. Ability to work under pressure or in
crisis situations. Availability to travel within the area of responsibility.

Creativity: Ability to actively seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve
problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider new ideas.

Teamwork: Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Communication: Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.

Education:

Secondary education.

Experience:

3 years of experience working as radio operator, operations assistant or communications assistant.

Language Requirements:

Spanish. English is an asset.

Important applicant information

All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Workforce diversity

UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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