Telecommunications Associate SC6 | Odesa, Ukraine

IT & Telecom

Overview

Responsible for deploying and servicing Telecommunications systems.

You have:

• Completion of secondary education. University degree and/or training/courses in Computer, Telecoms, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline is an advantage.
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in telecommunications.
• Fluency (level C) in both English and Ukrainian languages.

Career Opportunity: Telecommunications Associate SC6 | Odesa, Ukraine

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

🚩 Vacancy Announcement n°: 830516

📢 Job Title: Telecommunications Associate

📌Type of Contract: Service Contract

➡️ Unit / Division: TEC Unit/ WFP Ukraine

📍 Duty Station: Odesa, Ukraine

➡️ Duration: 12 months (renewable)

⏰ Closing date: February 19th

🇺🇦 The position is only open to Ukrainian nationals or residents of Ukraine, with a legal work permit.

About WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do, and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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What will you do in this position?

You will be responsible for deploying and servicing the Telecommunications systems and services.

Why work with us?

The war in Ukraine has had drastic consequences, both for people inside the country and for those around the world dependent on its huge grain supplies. It is inflicting untold suffering on civilians, displace families, and disrupt supply chains and food production. It has caused one of the fastest forced population movements since the Second World War. Close to 6 million Ukrainians are still living as refugees across Europe, and almost 5.1 million are internally displaced. Many have lost their homes and livelihoods. As food production and supply lines are disrupted by fighting, many families in the east and south do not have reliable access to nutritious food.

WFP uses a flexible mix of food and cash assistance to support communities affected by the war wherever they are. This includes working with local partners to distribute food rations in areas near the frontline and providing cash transfers wherever people have access to banks and markets to buy food. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 2.2 billion meals to families displaced and affected by the war, partnering directly with local responders.

➡️ WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

➡️ WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment.

➡️ WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

➡️ A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

➡️ WFP offers a competitive benefits package including salary, leave plus a medical insurance.

How can you make a difference?

In this position, you will have to:

• Design and manage the deployment of standard Telecommunications and connectivity systems including budgeting, planning and data networks.
• Plan, implement and manage deployment and support of ICT infrastructure and systems.
• Find and negotiate repeater sites in Humanitarian operational hubs.
• Manage frequencies coordination and licensing, interfacing with local telecommunications regulatory authorities and other UN agencies.
• Evaluate existing telecoms infrastructure and propose improvements and organize upgrades accordingly;
• Develop and recommend strategies to address specific telecommunications, connectivity, and related training needs;
• Provide emergency communications capabilities in support of staff security, including acting as a focal point for inter-agency emergency field security fora.
• Recommend to partners standard operation procedures, alternative ET solutions and cost/benefit analysis for each solution.
• Support training of staff and capacity building of humanitarian partners in Odesa.
• Manage and maintain the HF/VHF/Starlinks/Satphones callsign and VHF selcall systems.
• Perform other related duties as required.

To join us in saving lives, changing lives, you will have:

Education: Completion of secondary education. University degree and/or training/courses in one or more of the following disciplines: Computer, Telecoms, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline is an advantage.

Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in the related field. Previous employment in a local telecommunications company in Ukraine is an advantage. A university degree may compensate for part of years of experience.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, transforming technical terminology into easily understood language.
• Good analytical skills, resourcefulness, and initiative.
• Ability to plan and organize work program; ability to work with minimum supervision under own initiative.
• Tact and ability to work harmoniously with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills ability to conceptualize issues, think in abstract terms, and analyze numerical data.
• Requires the ability to work under pressure and on multiple tasks.

Language: Fluency (level C) in both in English and Ukrainian languages.

Standards of behaviour: The WFP Leadership Framework describes the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity

Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments

Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork

Applies Strategic Thinking

Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships

Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP. Candidates’ alignment with these behaviours is assessed in our selection process.

Before you apply...

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

We aim to achieve parity in our teams in Ukraine. Qualified women applicants are especially encouraged to apply.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

How do you apply...

To be considered, you are invited to apply via WFP’s recruitment portal. CV and cover letter must be submitted in English language.

Only those who are short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next steps of our recruitment process.

We also encourage you to create your candidate profile and set up WFP job alerts to learn more about all the opportunities available to join us and make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

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