The Ugandan Jobline

• The Radio Operator will manage an efficient
  emergency coordination center
• Operate VHF & HF radios, sat-phones
  and maintain daily radio and operations log book.
• 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.
• The jobholder also coordinates and
  follows-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
• 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
• The jobholder will 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
• Keeps a register of office phone
  utilization
• Prepare and conduct emergency
  telecommunications briefing for new staff
• Be flexible to replace colleagues while on
  leave within and outside duty station
• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned
  from time to time.

• The ideal applicant for the United Nations
  Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) Radio Operator job placement
  should have completed Secondary School Education with both “O” and “A”
  level certificates
• At least two years of experience in telex,
  facsimile and radio operations as well as a certificate in Radio
  Communications. 

• Commitment to the ideals of the United
  Nations Charter and the Organization’s core values – Professionalism,
  Integrity and Respect for Diversity
• Planning and Organizing:
  Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and
  monitor his/her own work plan with minimum supervision. Ability to work
  under pressure or in crisis situations. Availability to travel within the
  area of responsibility.
• Creativity: Ability to actively
  seek to improve services, offer new and different options to solve
  problems/meet client needs, and promote and persuade others to consider
  new ideas
• Teamwork: Proven interpersonal
  skills and the ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural,
  multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Communication: Proven and
  sustained communication (verbal and written) skills.

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