Radio Operator at the United Nations Development Programme (19 Positions)

Job ID: 16669   
Locations: Borno & Yobe 19 positions (Ngala-1, Gwoza-2, Dikwa-2 , Bama-2 , Monguno-2, Damasak-2, Banki-2 , Rann-2, Maiduguri-1, Damaturu-3)
Grade: SB1
Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
Posting Type: External
Contract Duration: Initial duration of one year
   
Background

• The incumbent is based in Sana’a, servicing the UN common telecommunications systems in Yemen.
• The radio network is monitored 24 hours a day and requires the person holding the post to work shifts and holidays when required.
• The incumbent will report to the Radio Room Supervisor and will be responsible for the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Communication focal point for all UN staff in the duty station.
• rack all UN vehicle movement in the country, so that the locations of all vehicles/staff moving in the field are known.
• Monitor voice and data traffic on all UN radio network.
• Maintain a strict radio discipline, correct wrong use of procedures and as soon as possible report any irregularities relating to misuse or faults to the supervisor.
• Update call sign lists and other contact information for the UN operation in the duty station regularly.
• Distributed information related to communication system is to all agencies.
• Maintain all ICT equipment used in the radio room and keep them in working order.
• Operate any data communication equipment used by the UN common radio room, satellite telephone (email and fax) etc
• Radio Programming as required.

Competencies
Innovation:

• Ability to make new and useful ideas work Level 1: Assesses work with critical eye

People Management:

• Ability to improve performance and satisfaction Level 1: Understands personal and team roles, responsibilities and objective

Communication:

• Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform  Level 1: Reliably and consistently interprets information and instruction correctly

Delivery:

• Ability to get things done Level 1: Meets goals and timelines for team deliverables

Technical/Functional
Primary

Literacy:

• Spoken and Written English Level 1: Carries out work, as directed, and demonstrates motivation to develop

Radio Communication:

• Use of Radio Equipment & Conduct on Radios Level 1: ACarries out work, as directed, and demonstrates motivation to develop

Computer Literacy:

• Professional Use of MS Word, Excel and Outlook Level 1: Carries out work, as directed, and demonstrates motivation to develop

Documentation and Record Keeping:

• Requirement to maintain electronic Radio Room records. Level 1:Carries out work, as directed, and demonstrates motivation to develop

Radio Technical Troubleshooting Skills:

• Ability to Identify Radio Faults and fix them Level 1: Carries out work, as directed, and demonstrates motivation to develop

Secondary
Knowledge Management:

• Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge Level 1: Carries out work, as directed, and demonstrates motivation to develop

Promptness and Reliability:

• The Incumbent will work on a rotating shift and will be required to attend work promptly and reliably Level 2: Execute & Learn (Perform defined tasks)

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

• Completion of Secondary Education. 

Experience:

• 2 years experience working in Radio Rooms.
• Technical Radio Experience, trouble shooting and programming is desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Excellent Written and Spoken English
• Fluency in the most predominantly spoken language in the north of Nigeria is essential.