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Radio Operator -Service Contract, SC Level 4- Seven Positions ,Damazine(1) ,Kosti(2) ,El Fula(4)

Ad Damazin

  • Organization: WFP - World Food Programme
  • Location: Ad Damazin
  • Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Communication and Public Information
  • Closing Date: Closed

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

           Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Posting Date:

      Starting Date: 17/01/2019

      Closing Date: 31/01/2019

Would you like to join WFP Sudan’s  ICT team that  supports telecommunications services and the efficient implementation of security Processes and procedures that enable WFP to assist thousands of beneficiaries ? Are you ready to to change and save the lives of Sudan's most vulnerable people? If yes, this opportunity is for you.

At WFP, we are looking for a talented Radio Operator for various duty stations (EDmazin, Kosti, El Fula), Sudan, to be hired on a Service Contract at SC 4 level.

ABOUT WFP

We are the largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Our mission is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every single day, we work worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need. For more information visit: http://www1.wfp.org/

HOW TO APPLY?

To apply, please create a personal account and fill out the profile form with your personal information at http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings . If you are an internal applicant, apply through your E-Recruitment profile.

In the application form, ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching your CV, answering the pre-screening questions and agreeing on the legal statement before submitting your application.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis on account of potential and performance. All applicants will undergo a rigorous process which includes screening against job requirements, a technical test, and a panel interview.

Talented women are encouraged to apply

We look for applicants with the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian values. We commit to promote diversity, gender parity and equality between men and women.

WFP strives to build a work environment that is safe and respectful, and free of sexual harassment and abuse of authority. We believe in open communication, and every individual at WFP is treated with respect regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religious and political beliefs, etc.

In this pursuit, WFP assists women to balance work exigencies with personal and family responsibilities by providing an attractive compensation package, including fully paid maternity leave for 16 weeks, breastfeeding time off, and the possibility to avail of flexible working arrangements. Also, we endeavour to provide our staff, women, and men, with training and professional career development opportunities.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

WFP’s greatest strength is its 14,000 dedicated people working tirelessly around the world to reduce hunger, often under difficult conditions where security threats and risks to personal safety are considerable. The global context in which WFP operates is rapidly changing which means the need for effective people management is becoming more important than ever before. In this context, WFP launched its People Strategy in November 2014. It articulates key strategic focus to build an engaged workforce, with the right skills, in the right roles enabling WFP to continue fulfilling its humanitarian response role while simultaneously building its capabilities to address the long-term goals of Zero Hunger.

JOB PURPOSE

To support telecommunications services in order to facilitate efficient implementations of security process and procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

 As an Radio Operator, you will be responsible for:

1. Coordinate with WFP Security staff and/or UNDSS Radio Room, to facilitate accurate and efficient security-related information flow following established standard operating procedures.

2. Responsible for monitoring and channeling all radio communications including tracking of WFP vehicle and staff movement, to ensure efficient 24-hour coverage of telecommunications services.

3. Produce regular and ad hoc reports including daily radio checks, and assist in preparation and dispatch of the summary of security incidents and other information to staff, to facilitate accurate, efficient and concise communication and information flow.

4. Provide efficient support and training to users on telecommunications equipment and procedures including Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) requirements, to ensure effective use of telecommunications equipment.

5. Maintain inventory and provide recommendations for potential improvements, to support efficient planning and keep WFP telecommunications equipment operational.

6. Create and maintain databases (e.g. lists of call signs, addresses, telephone numbers, wardens, etc.), to ensure accurate information is available at all times.

7. Follow established emergency response processes and procedures, to ensure prompt assistance in case of emergencies.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Completion of secondary school education. Technical training in communication equipment or other work related areas.


Experience:

  • Three or more years of progressively responsible work experience in telecommunications/radio operations, information technology, or other relevant field of work.

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Knowledge in the telecommunication operations and procedures and high standard computer literacy.
  • Basic knowledge of the radio systems (VHF and HF)
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)
  • Ability to operate and maintain telecommunications equipment including installation works.
  • Good communication skills; ability to provide short briefings and communications clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to multi-task, and respond simultaneously and in a timely fashion to demanding job requirement.
  • Ability to prioritize a heavy workload, demonstrate judgement, initiative, alertness and emotional stability, especially in emergency situations.
  • Good coordination and control skills to act swiftly and adequately in case of emergencies and resolve operational issues promptly.
  • High sense of discretion and integrity.
  • Client orientation and ability to establish effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.
  • Ability to work in a team.

Language:

  • Fluency (level C) in the English  & Arabic language

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

  • Experience  in the filed of telecomunications and radio operations espacilly in the field offices.
  • Three or more years of progressively responsible work experience in telecommunications/radio operations, information technology, or other relevant field of work.
  •  Communication skills; ability to provide short briefings and communications clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

  • Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
  •  Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
  •  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
  •  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

People

  • Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
  •  Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
  •  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
  •  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance

  • Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
  •  Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
  •  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
  •  Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership

  • Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
  •  Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
  •  Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
  •  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.
     

FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

  • Functional skill, competencies & Behavioural capabilities expected:                                                                                                           
  • Ability to provide short briefings and communications clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to multi-task, and respond simultaneously and in a timely fashion to demanding job requirements.
  • Ability to prioritize a heavy workload, demonstrate judgement, initiative, alertness and emotional stability, especially in emergency situations.
  • Good coordination and control skills to act swiftly and adequately in case of emergencies and resolve operational issues promptly.
  •  High sense of discretion and integrity

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Starting date: 17/01/2019

Closing date; 31/01/2019

  • This position is open ONLY for Sudanese nationals or individuals authorized to work in Sudan according to Sudanese Regulations
  • Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply
  • WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
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