TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN

Contract

This is a FS-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 6 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-4 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within Field Technology Unit at the United Nations Integrated Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS)- El Fasher duty station. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief of Field Technology Unit.

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

Satellite: Installs, operates, and maintains satellite earth station antennas, ODE/IDE, associated shelters, and foundations. Commissions, operates, and maintains C band, X band and Ku band satellite systems comprising parabolic antennas of up to 9 meters, satellite modems, satellite transceivers, LNA, High Power Satellite Amplifiers (HPA and SSPA). Commissions, operates, and maintains, and train end users on all portable satellite terminals; Liaises with UN Headquarters and UN Logistic Base staff regarding initial installations, repositioning, including frequency coordination for satellite communications.

Infrastructure Network: Assists with the blueprints, plans, construction, and maintenance of communications cabling infrastructure for data and telephone. Assists with the construction cable conduits, external trenching, and external and internal wiring. Works with the telecommunications engineers to plan physical network layout, and the procurement and inventory of all hardware and cabling requirements for installations. Assists other technical departments in the installation of switching equipment, main and sub distribution frames, and the deployment of RF transmission lines and accessories as required. Assists with the development of thorough documentation of system deployment, diagrams, infrastructure, and physical plant. Knowledge in the design and implementation of a complete wide area network and administration of network includes Satellite modems, multiplexers, microwave modems, line drivers. Manages, operates, maintains ICT networks established in various UNITAMS offices. The network may include but not limited to Cisco LAN switches (layer ll and lll Switching, Cisco routers, among others. Oversees Installation and maintenance of DHCP, DNS, DC, Proxy, WEB, FTP,, LAN administration, installation and management of VOIP, TCP/IP, network protocol, allocation of IP address management, internet access controls, Fiber optic cabling and testing as well as Network devises installation and maintenance among others.

PABX/Switching Systems: Implements regular and preventative maintenance for all equipment and accessories. Installs commissions and maintains/repairs a range of medium and high capacity telephone PABX terminals, group switches, voice mail systems; encrypted voice and facsimile devices, cordless mobile telephones and associated base stations, and large self-contained cellular telephone systems. Assists with the deployment, operation and maintenance of computerised telephone accounting and billings systems; operates and maintains the computerised telephone call logging and automated billing system; Operates and maintains the telephone voice mail systems; Assists in provision of local commercial cellular services; Operates and maintains the DECT cordless telephone network.

Microwave: Prepares and installs equipment necessary for microwave installations; carries out programming and testing of the various digital microwave systems utilising a wide range of specialised and complex test equipment; programs, tests and pre-commissions new equipment in the workshop area prior to deployment; performs radio-link calculation and path profile analysis; liaises with the Rigging unit regarding the mounting of antennas and feeder lines on communications towers and masts.

Radio: Responsible for installation of VHF, UHF and HF Mobile, base stations and repeaters, rural telephone links, trunking radio systems, antennas and related equipment; programming of radios, preventive and corrective maintenance on various types of radio; Assists with the training of non-technical radio users on the operation of hand-held portable radios, mobile radios, base stations. Assists in coordination with UN agencies and local authorities on matters related to radio frequencies/channels. Assists in the erection of antenna masts and install antennas.

Rigging: Assists with the construction and maintenance of communications towers and associated antenna systems; Assists with the coordination in the construction of tower foundations and anchor points in compliance with manufacturers specifications and good industry practises; Prepares tower hardware and accessories for construction and deployment; Erects self-supporting and guyed communications towers to a height of 300ft; Installs antennas, transmission lines and accessories; Performs routine and preventative maintenance.

Video-teleconferencing: Liaise with the other units within the sections to install, operate and maintain the video-teleconferencing (VTC) systems. Assists with the setup and configuration of the terminal equipment for both terrestrial and satellite communications systems, for the various videoconferencing applications; Liaises with UN Headquarters and UNGSC, for the scheduling of VTC events, on-site set up, participation and troubleshooting in mission's VTC events; Assists with the coordination of set-up of remote site VTC equipment as required; Performs periodic and preventive maintenance of all VTC-related equipment.

Common duties: Other duties and responsibilities common to the specialties above include, but are not limited to: Effects the installation of auxiliary equipment such as power supplies, solar power systems, UPS units, Voltage Regulators, DC converters and various protection and remote control systems; Provides the supervisor with the specifications for the procurement of equipment, spares and supplies; Ensures that all the required spare parts and supplies are in place so as to minimise downtimes; Effects regularly scheduled, preventative and corrective maintenance on all telecommunications installations and equipment; Works within the Warehouse Operations Unit to maintain proper inventory records; hereunder issuance of materials and monitoring of the materials from the receiving stage to the disposal process. Assist Property Disposal Unit with technical expertise. Assists with the receiving/inspection of newly acquired equipment; work closely with Receiving and Inspection for a seamless process of receiving of materials into the Warehouse. Assists in providing in-house training for staff within the unit; Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies Professionalism: Ability to maintain accurate and specific records and inventories. 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 area of work

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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 the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Education High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience At least six (06) years of working experience in the planning and installation of complex telecommunications equipment, networks and systems, including at least three (3) years of experience at the international level are required.

Experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes) – or similar international organisation or nongovernmental organisation – in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.

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

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2022. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

  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.

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