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• Steers
  the installation of VHF, UHF and HF Mobile, base stations and repeaters,
  rural telephone links, trunking radio systems, antennas and related
  equipment; programming of radios, preventive and corrective maintenance on
  various types of radio;
• Works
  closely with other UN agencies and local authorities on matters related to
  radio frequencies coordination;
• Manages
  the erection of antenna masts and towers;
• Coordinates
  the training of non-technical radio users on the operation of hand-held
  portable radios, mobile radios, base stations and related equipment;

• Takes
  the lead in the preparation and installation of microwave radio systems
  and related equipment;
• Oversees
  the setup, configuration and testing of the various digital microwave
  radio systems utilising a wide range of specialised and complex test
  equipment;
• Coordinates
  the programming, testing and commissioning of new equipment prior to
  deployment;
• Coordinates
  radio-link calculation and path profile analysis;
• Works
  closely with the Rigging unit regarding the deployment of relevant
  antennas and feeder lines on communications towers and masts;

• Oversees
  the installation and commissioning, and the operation and maintenance of
  range of telephony systems and related equipment deployed in the mission:
  to include, PABX switches, voice mail systems, encrypted voice and
  facsimile devices; cordless mobile telephones and associated base
  stations, self-contained cellular telephone systems, and computerised
  telephone accounting and billings systems;
• Coordinates
  the planned and preventive maintenance routines for all telephony systems;
• Takes
  the leads in the implementation and maintenance of the computerised
  telephone call logging and automated billing system;
• Manages
  the acquisition of local commercial and cellular services;

• Coordinates
  the installation of satellite antennas, ODE/IDE, associated shelters,
  foundations, commissions, maintenance and operation of C-band, X-band and
  Ku-band satellite communications systems, comprising antennas in sizes up
  to nine (9) meters, satellite modems, satellite transceivers, LNA, High
  Power Satellite Amplifiers (HPA and SSPA);
• Supervises
  the commissioning, maintenance and the training of end users for portable
  satellite communication terminals;
• Works
  closely with UN Headquarters and UNGSC regarding initial installations,
  including frequency coordination;

• Plans
  construction and maintenance of communications towers and associated
  antenna systems; determines tower location and height in coordination with
  the telecommunications engineers plans and ensures site accessibility;
• Oversees
  the construction of tower foundations and anchor points in compliance with
  manufacturer’s specifications and good industry practises;
• The
  incumbent will lead the team to erect self-supporting and guyed
  communications towers to a height of 300ft;
• Installs
  antennas, transmission lines and accessories;
• Coordinates
  the planned and preventive maintenance program for the tower systems
  deployed across the mission;

• Prepares
  blueprints and plans, constructs and maintains communications cabling
  infrastructure for data and telephone;
• Coordinates
  the activities associated with trenching, external and internal wiring and
  conduit installations;
• Coordinates
  with the telecommunications engineers to plan physical network layout;
  provides input to complete the procurement and inventory of all hardware
  and cabling requirements for installations;
• Supports
  other technical departments in the installation of switching equipment,
  main and sub-distribution frames and assist with RF transmission lines and
  accessories as required;
• Drafts
  relevant technical documentation for major telecommunications systems and
  physical plant;

• Leads
  the installation, operation and maintenance of video-teleconferencing
  (VTC) equipment and systems;
• Works
  closely with the other units in the development of videoconferencing
  applications;
• Coordinates
  activities associated with VTC services provision for the mission, liasing
  with UN Headquarters and UNGSC;
• Coordinates
  the periodic and preventive maintenance of all VTC-related equipment;

• Oversees
  the installation of auxiliary equipment such as power supplies, solar
  power systems, UPS units, Voltage Regulators, DC converters and various
  protection and remote control systems;
• Mentors
  and supervises the gathering of specifications for the procurement of
  equipment, spares and supplies;
• Ensures
  that all the required spare parts and supplies are in place so as to
  minimise downtimes;
• Coordinates
  regularly scheduled and preventative and corrective maintenance on
  telecommunications installations and equipment;
• Works
  closely with the asset management unit regarding the upkeep of proper
  inventory records;
• Organises
  with the Asset Management Unit the receiving/inspection of new equipment;
• Takes
  the lead in formulating technical training curriculum and the conduct of
  in-house training programs for national staff and others within the unit;
• Performs
  any other related duties as required.

• The
  ideal candidate for the United Nations MONUSCO employee should preferably
  hold a High school diploma or equivalent and certification/diploma in
  other supplemental academic qualifications, training in Telecommunications
  and Information Systems are required.
• Industry
  training and certifications is desirable.
• A
  minimum of eight years’ experience in the planning and installation of
  complex telecommunications equipment, networks and information systems is
  required. Field experience in United Nations Peacekeeping missions is
  desirable.
• Languages: French and English are the working
  languages of the UN Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is
  required; Knowledge of French (both oral and written) is desirable.

• Working
  knowledge of telecommunication equipment, principles of operations,
  including local area networks, satellite communications systems, radio
  systems, video-conferencing systems, voice and messaging systems, and principles
  of analog and digital transmission.
• Knowledge
  of synchronous and asynchronous data interface standards and protocols.
• Ability
  to apply knowledge and technical skills to install and test relevant
  equipment, provide maintenance services and user support.
• Shows
  pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence
  and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting
  commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by
  professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced
  with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful
  situations.
• Takes
  responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the
  equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• Keeps
  abreast of available technology;
• Understands
  applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office;
• Actively
  seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks;
• Shows
  willingness to learn new technology.

• Develops
  clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
• Identifies
  priority activities and assignments;
• Adjusts
  priorities as required;
• Allocates
  appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
• Foresees
  risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
• Monitors
  and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently

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