Radio Operator

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Local Security Assistant (LSA), the Radio Operator ensures optimal radio network operations, through the implementation of the standard operating procedures.

Summary of key functions:

• Ensure appropriate security telecommunications support to all UN staff and provide support to critical inter-agency telecommunication hubs
• Track movement of vehicles in the field through well defined procedures
• Monitor the HF/VHF radios during security incidents for incoming security calls as the need arises
• Transmit and receive security related information in co-ordination UNDSS and participate in Staff emergency/medical evacuation
• Maintain records and report any technical problems immediately to the Telcoms/ICT Staff for prompt and on the spot troubleshooting.
• Provide feedback to the Telecommunications technicians on potential improvements in HF/VHF voice systems
• Answer and dispatch incoming telephone calls during office and non-working hours.

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
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Leadership and Self-Management

• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Ability to work shifts in a high stress environment
• Good sense of co-ordination and endurance

Education:   Secondary education.

Experience:  Must have 1-2 years experience in telex, facsimile and radio operations as well a certificate in Radio Communications. Familiarity with the operations of telecommunications systems and services such as PABX, radio, satellite, will be an added advantage.

Language Requirements: Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station

Important applicant information

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

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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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