Job Title: Radio Operator – UNDSS
Location: Kampala and Moroto, UGANDA
Application Deadline: 02-Sep-12
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level : SB-2
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Oct-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 Year
Location: Kampala and Moroto, UGANDA
Application Deadline: 02-Sep-12
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level : SB-2
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 01-Oct-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : 1 Year
Background
The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) in Uganda invites internal and external applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill one post of Radio Operator, UNDSS Kampala and Moroto. Under the supervision of the Local Security Assistant, the successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks;
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the Local Security Assistant, the Radio Operator shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:
· Operate VHF & HF radios, sat-phones and maintain daily radio and operations log book;
Manage an efficient emergency coordination center;
Manage an efficient emergency coordination center;
· Conduct radio checks as requested by the UN security operations;
· Act quickly in the event of an emergency and contact relevant authorities to contain and help solve critical incidents;
· Coordinate and follow up with QRF for incident occurrences;
· Obtain security clearance for trips to and from UN operational areas country-wide;
Record and track UN vehicles and staff movements during missions;
Record and track UN vehicles and staff movements during missions;
· Periodically check and maintain an updated list of important contacts, agency contacts, SMT, OMT, Warden list and contacts etc.
· Prepare and maintain updated UN information boards;
· Maintain a detailed incident log book for the daily security reports;
· Gather, compile and forward to the Security Officers and Data Assistant security information for regular reports;
· Keep stock of radio room equipment;
· Report all faults relating to the efficient functioning of the Radio room;
· Receive and place incoming and outgoing telephone calls and faxes;
· Keep a register of office phone utilization;
· Prepare and conduct emergency telecommunications briefing for new staff;
· Perform any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
Competencies
· Familiar with the operations and services such as PABX, radio, satellite;
· Must be fluent in English;
· Flexibility in replacing colleagues while on leave within and outside duty station;
· Self motivated and reliable
· Computer literate.
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Completion of Secondary School Education in both “O” and “A” level is a requirement.
Education: Completion of Secondary School Education in both “O” and “A” level is a requirement.
Experience: Must have 2-4 years experience in telex, facsimile and radio operations as well a certificate in Radio Communications
Language requirements:
English. Knowledge of another UN working language is an asset.
How to Apply