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Title:             Telecommunications
Officer

Organization: United
Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE)

Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda

Job Opening Number: 19-Telecommunications Technology-RSCE-121142-R-Entebbe (M)

Grade: P3

Reports to: Chief of Unit

About RSCE:

The Regional Service
Centre Steering Committee is the decision-making body for RSCE, in compliance
with General Assembly resolutions, United Nations Secretariat rules and
regulations, strategic guidance from United Nations Headquarters and oversight
bodies. The Steering Committee consults with the Global Field Support Strategy
Implementation Coordination Team, as required.

The Regional Service
Centre, as approved by the Member States, is owned, managed and staffed by the
regional missions it serves. This framework reinforces the existing missions’
chain of command structures and lines of authority in a manner that does not
create an additional layer between Headquarters and the regional missions. It
also ensures that staffing for RSC.

Job Summary:  The
Telecommunications Officer will support the with responsibilities for oversight
of telecommunication services and projects, and ICT security and compliance, in
support of the RSCE and client missions in accord with the RFTS mandate. The
Telecommunications Officer reports to the Chief of Unit.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Designs, installs tests and commissions various telecommunications
  systems such as local area networks, metro-area network, or country-wide
  or regional networks.
• Drafts specifications and standards for telecommunications equipment
  such as hubs, routers, switching systems, etc.
• Provides support for the development of technical specifications for
  procurement of equipment; evaluates vendor proposals, performs tests and
  recommends selection of telecommunications equipment.
• Establishes performance standards for telecommunications equipment
  and services and recommends corrective measures to improve service quality
  and operational performance.
• Provides planning support for rapid set-up and operation of
  communications infrastructure from “scratch” at local and wide area
  levels, including visiting regional sites for technical reconnaissance
  missions.
• Provides engineering services related to planning, implementation
  and maintenance of local and wide area telecommunications networks.
• Provides emergency communications capabilities in support of staff
  security, including providing a focal point for inter-agency emergency
  field security communications liaison.
• Collaborates with HR in the preparation of training modules and
  other training activities in all aspects of communications technology
  usage.
• Prepares and makes presentations on telecommunications networks and
  equipment to staff and other UN agencies.
• Identifies appropriate standards to procure communications equipment
  at the least cost and in the most expeditious manner.
• Ensures effective coordination with other UN agencies in order to
  maximize possibilities of inter-agency collaboration in the field of
  telecommunications.
• Supervises staff/technicians as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Regional Service Centre
  Entebbe (RSCE) Telecommunications Officer job opportunity should hold an
  advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in
  telecommunications engineering, electronic engineering or related area. A
  first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2)
  years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
  university degree.
• At least five (5) years’ of progressively responsible professional
  experience in telecommunications, electronic data transmission, network
  design or related field is required.
• Experience leading and managing medium to large telecommunications
  teams over diverse geographical and remote areas is required.
• Experience in designing, coordinating and delivering training and
  capacity building activities related to new and innovative technologies in
  a challenging environment is desirable.
• Experience providing services in Telecommunications Systems or
  related area in a field operation of the United Nations common system or
  comparable international organization or in a military operations
  environment is desirable.
• Languages: fluency
  in written and spoken English is required; Knowledge of another UN
  official language is desirable.

Competencies

• Professionalism:
  Knowledge of communication equipment with adequate skills for their
  installation and maintenance. Knowledge of operations of commercial
  telecommunications services, voice and data communications techniques,
  radio and satellite communication systems Ability to analyze
  telecommunication data and conduct reviews. 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.
• Communication:
  Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly
  interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions
  to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors
  language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness
  in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Technological Awareness: 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.

NB: The
United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process
(application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations
does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United Nations should
apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 11^th October 2019

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