Radio Operator - G4 - Mazar

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian Agency, fighting hunger worldwide. WFP has been working in Afghanistan since 1963. WFP food assistance aims to help the most vulnerable, food insecure Afghans, including women and children, as well as families affected by conflict and natural disasters. In 2016, WFP fed over 3.6 million vulnerable Afghans through various programme activities such as general distributions (food, and/or cash and voucher as the transfer modality); nutrition programmes, through targeted supplementary feeding; school take-home rations; food for assets creation, Purchase for Progress (P4P), training and capacity development activities. For more information, see wfp.org

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

This position is based in Mazar Area office. Job holder will be based in Radio Rooms and reports to an Information Technology Officer or the designate.

At this level, job holder works in a team under minimal supervision and is expected to produce organised and accurate reports and technical work. As required, he/she may work with UNDSS Radio Room, especially in case of security incidents. This job may require to work different shifts and report for duty on short notice.

JOB PURPOSE

To support telecommunications services in order to facilitate efficient implementation of security processes and procedures.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Coordinate with WFP Security staff and/or UNDSS Radio Room, to facilitate accurate and efficient security-related information flow following established standard operating procedures. 2. Responsible for monitoring and channelling all radio communications including tracking of WFP vehicle and staff movement, to ensure efficient 24-hour coverage of telecommunications services. 3. Produce regular and ad hoc reports including daily radio checks, and assist in preparation and dispatch of the summary of security incidents and other information to staff, to facilitate accurate, efficient and concise communication and information flow. 4. Provide efficient support and training to users on telecommunications equipment and procedures including Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) requirements, to ensure effective use of telecommunications equipment. 5. Maintain inventory and provide recommendations for potential improvements, to support efficient planning and keep WFP telecommunications equipment operational. 6. Create and maintain databases (e.g. lists of call signs, addresses, telephone numbers, wardens, etc.), to ensure accurate information is available at all times. 7. Follow established emergency response processes and procedures, to ensure prompt assistance in case of emergencies.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. Technical training in communication equipment or other work related areas.

Experience: Four or more years of progressively responsible work experience in telecommunications/radio operations, information technology, or other relevant field of work.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good knowledge in the telecommunication operations and procedures and high standard computer literacy. • Ability to operate and maintain telecommunications equipment including installation works. • Good communication skills; ability to provide short briefings and communications clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. • Ability to multi-task, and respond simultaneously and in a timely fashion to demanding job requirements. • Ability to prioritize a heavy workload, demonstrate judgement, initiative, alertness and emotional stability, especially in emergency situations. • Good coordination and control skills to act swiftly and adequately in case of emergencies and resolve operational issues promptly. • High sense of discretion and integrity. • Client orientation and ability to establish effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment. • Ability to work in a team.

Language: Fluency (level C) in English language and in Dari and/or Pashto;

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Position Title: Radio Operator

Grade: General Service - G4

Contract: Fixed Term - One-year renewable

Duty Station/travel: Mazar, Afghanistan

Pension: USD denominated pension plan

Medical Plan: International valid medical plan valid also for staff, spouse and dependents children under 18 years

Annual leave: 24 working days per annum

WFP Work Envirionment

WFP is committed to ensuring that all its workplaces are free from abuse, offensive behaviour, harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. WFP is also committed to promoting a work culture in which every employee understands, and is able to carry out, his/her personal responsibilities for maintaining the dignity of work colleagues. WFP seeks to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. We believe our mission of fighting global hunger worldwide can only be achieved if women, men, girls and boys are offered equal opportunities in terms of access to resources and services and participation in decision making roles.

Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Sunday, 26 December 2021