Telecommunications Engineer

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 171,387 USD and 220,969 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Engineering Unit (EU), Broadcast and Conference Support Section (BCSS), Regional Service Management Service (RSMS), Operations Support Division (OSD), Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT). The Broadcast and Conference Support Section is responsible for the management, operation and maintenance of the electronic conference/meeting video conferencing and public information broadcast facilities at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters.

The Telecommunications Engineer reports directly to the Chief, Broadcast and Conference Support Section.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Telecommunications Engineer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plans and directs major telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing systems' projects of significant importance to the institution, or major components of these complex systems which typically impact critical operations and large or multiple user groups.
• Provides expert advice on the management, operation and maintenance of complex telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing systems; identifies the need for new systems (or modifications to existing systems) or responds to requests from users and clients as required; develops plans for feasibility assessment, design, development and implementation, including project plans, schedules, time and cost estimates; provides plans for set-up and operation of telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing infrastructure from “scratch” at local and wide area levels.
• Develops plans for secured telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing systems including use of encryption.
• Develops technical specifications/cost proposals for procurement/contractual services, oversees the technical evaluation of bids and proposals received and monitors the procurement process; manages the contract service.
• Manages telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing assets with respect to deployment, usage and redeployment.
• Tracks and monitors telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing projects’ progress against plans, requirements, quality measures, standard processes; liaises with users on all aspects and during all phases of development and implementation.
• Actively provides professional leadership and work direction to the Unit, and/or mentors and supervises the work of new/junior officers, contract staff, etc.
• Develops, implements and monitors telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing standards and guidelines.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field and determines the need for testing and evaluating new products and technologies; provides leadership on introducing technological changes; prepares various technical reports.
• Develops and recommends strategies to address specific telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing connectivity and related training needs of Headquarters or the missions.
• Ensures effective coordination with UN funds and agencies in order to maximize possibilities of inter-agency collaboration in the field of telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing systems.

• Performs other related duties as required.

  Competencies - Professionalism: Knowledge of telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing systems with adequate skills for their installation, operation and maintenance. Knowledge of the operations of commercial telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing services, voice and data communication techniques, radio and satellite communication systems. Ability to analyze telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing 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.

• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

• 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.

  Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in electronic, technical or telecommunications engineering, technical science, computer technology, broadcasting and video conferencing technology or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

  Work Experience A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in electronic data transmission, network design, telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing technology or related area is required. Experience in providing expert advice on the management, operation and maintenance of complex telecommunications, broadcasting and video conferencing systems or related area is required. Experience in the design and installation of conference room technology is required. Three (3) years’ experience at the managerial level is required. Experience in budget, staffing and performance management and reporting is required. Experience in making recommendations to address complex business requirements through the introduction of new technologies is desirable.

  Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

  Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.

  Special Notice The funding for this position is currently through 31 December 2021. Extension of appointment against this position is subject to availability of funds.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee 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.