Wednesday 4 April 2012

Radio Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS)

Job Title: Radio Manager

About this Job:
Uganda Red Crass Society (URCS) is the country’s leading National Humanitarian Organization and member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. Applications from suitable persons to be considered for appointment in the outlined positions are hereby invited. All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment

Reports to:    Assistant Director,

Disaster Preparedness and Response
Duty Station: Kampala
Grade:             UR 5.1
Duration:       Two Years

Specific responsibilities will include but not limited to:

•   Provides technical support of telecom environment which

Includes PBX, modular messaging, circuits, voice portal,

and voice recording systems;

Supports the installation, configuration, maintenance and monitoring of telecom equipment and radio call systems.

•  Monitors and maintains equipment to ensure non-interruption

Of service and reports any performance Issues or outages to

Management with suggested solutions,

• Liaises with our technical partners on issues involving proper

System use, special requirements, and/or training needs,

• Installs moves and maintains all voice equipment as required within corporate headquarters, regions and headquarters.

• Develops and maintains accurate documentation for equipment,. Call flows and other voice environment peripherals.

• Operates the pactor system,

• Monitors all communication oh the HF and VHF networks and that communication-procedures are followed,

• Assists and guides users in the use of all telecommunication equipment,

• Ensures timely and effective communication within the entire National Society.

Requirement:
Minimum Qualifications and working experience: University Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, extensive knowledge of voice communications technology; Voice communication engineering experience including VOIP. Three years experience in switch board management or PABX operation; should be mature with high integrity and file ability to maintain confidentiality, approachable and upholds secrecy of correspondences.

How to apply:
Applications with copies of Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees, copies of certified academic certifications, telephone contact should tie submitted to: The Secretary General, Uganda Red Cross Society, P.O. Box 494, Lubaga Road, Plot 551/555, Kampala, Uganda. Closing date for receipt of the applications is Friday 13th April 2012 at 5.00 pm. Due to large volumes of applications; only short listed candidates shall be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks from the closing date of receipt of applications, consider your application unsuccessful. Canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification