Radio Operator (GS-2) Fixed Term, Yambio, South Sudan (for South Sudan nationals Only)

Contract

This is a G-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-2 contracts.

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Job Organizational Context & Purpose for the job

The Radio Operator Generic Job Profile, at the G-2 level, is to be used in a UNICEF Yambio Field Office and generally reports to the Administrative Assistant who is at the G-6 level.

Purpose for the job

The Radio Operator, at the G-2 level, provides reliable Telcom communication for Inter agency room 24/7 services for all UN and INGOs in Western Equatoria State and monitor Staff movement on UNICEF/UN and other INGOS in the Field through HF/VHF radio, mobile Phones, Thuraya Satellite phones to communicate information to the Chief of Field Office through the Supervisor, transmits UNDSS security advisories on timely manner to staff for proper security precautions can be taken. The post incumbent is ready to participate on rotational duty schedule of the radio room roster for full coverage of the service period ensure no gaps realized on duty roster.

III. Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Ensure radio network operation appropriate security telecommunication support to UNICEF Field Office.

• Ensure Radio room equipment is well maintained and report any technical problem immediately to the Supervisor.

• Track movement of Vehicles in the Field mission through well-defined procedures.

• Maintain the radio room accurate and precise records of incoming calls, transmissions and UNDSS advisories.

Ensure radio network operation appropriate security telecommunication support to UNICEF Field Office.

• Provide 24-hour radio coverage responding to emergency communications from the field for security and medical evacuations. This includes receiving telephones calls /messages and field reports from all humanitarian partners and communicate it to the focal points agency`s staff and DSS. This further includes communication between Yambio Field Office and UNICEF Country Office.

• Assists with managing a security related incident in accordance with UNICEF and UNSMS security and radio room SOPs.

• Inform the supervisor and/or other senior staff of Yambio Field Office concerned of applicable urgent messages at all times.

• Guide and train inexperienced users in the use of HF, VHF including radio communication procedures and minimum operating security standards (MOSS).

• Report to WFP Radio Room every morning about the status of the radio room equipment communication, weather conditions for Flight Information, Monitor the flight air Traffic Control, and broadcast the estimated arrival time of UNHAS flights and report the departure time to WFP UNHAS radio room.

• Carry out any other relevant functions as assigned by supervisor and / or Field Security Advisors.

Ensure Radio room equipment is well maintained and report any technical problem immediately to the Supervisor.

• Ensure that all communication equipment is operational and problems in transmission are recognized and reported to the supervisor for remedial actions.

• Ensure carry out radio room inventory on handing and takeover of the duty.

• Ensure the radio room is having the necessary stock supplies for the work progress.

Track movement of Vehicles in the Field mission through well-defined procedures.

• Monitor movement of vehicles and staff in the field mission movement through HF/VHF radio communication, Thuraya phone, mobile phones and report through the supervisor to the Field Office management messages about their whereabout and their security status for appropriate decision making and alert the staff about UNDSS security advisories.

• Conduct radio checks to all UN participating agencies and INGOs once a day and document status of the radio check results in respective agencies folders with the numbers of vehicles on mission and present in the duty station and share the report with respective agency focal point persons.

• Provide 24-hour radio coverage responding to emergency communications from the field for security and medical evacuations. This includes receiving telephones calls /messages and field reports from all humanitarian partners and communicate it to the focal points agency`s staff and DSS.

Maintain the radio room accurate and precise records of incoming calls, transmissions and UNDSS advisories.

• Maintain files updated of all correspondences, mobile tracking log sheets, flights tracking information and radio check results.

• Report on radio room status report timely to the supervisor.

• All the time keep communication equipment neat.

IV. Impact of Results

The efficiency and efficacy of the support provided by the Radio Operator is to ensure security coverage for UNICEF/UN and INGOs in the field missions and communicate reliable information and security advisories from DSS to all staff for guidance related to security actions that might be spell out from the area security coordinator which in turn strengthens the inter-agency Radioroom/UNICEF capacity in delivering programmes for the most vulnerable women and children in Western Equatoria.

V. Competencies and level of proficiency required (please base on UNICEF Competency Profiles)

UNICEF Core Values

• Care
• Respect
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

Core Competencies (For Staff without Supervisory Responsibilities) *

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

VI. Skills

• Work experience on HF and VHF radio communication.
• Computer Knowledge and usage of various computer applications like excel and MS word is a must.
• Fluency in English language and knowledge of second UN language is an asset.
• Training on handling minor work on HF and VHF will be an added advantage
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural background

VII. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Completion of Secondary School Education and other courses in Telecommunication.

Experience:

A minimum of two years of work experience as telecommunication radio operator in an international organization, or UN system is required.

Language Requirements:

Fluency of the English Language and proficiency of other UN language is required.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The competencies required for this post are….

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.