Job Title: Radio Operator, UNDSS 2 Vacancies
Employer: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operate VHF & HF radios, sat-phones and maintain daily radio and operations log book;
• Manage an efficient emergency coordination center;
• Conduct radio checks as requested by the UN security operations;
• Act quickly in the event of an emergency and contact relevant authorities to contain and help solve critical incidents;
• Coordinate and follow up with QRF for incident occurrences;
• Obtain security clearance for trips to and from UN operational areas country-wide;
• Record and track UN vehicles and staff movements during missions;
• Periodically check and maintain an updated list of important contacts, agency contacts, SMT, OMT, Warden list and contacts etc;
• Prepare and maintain updated UN information boards;
• Maintain a detailed incident log book for the daily security reports;
• Gather, compile and forward to the Security Officers and Data Assistant security information for regular reports;
• Keep stock of radio room equipment;
• Report all faults relating to the efficient functioning of the Radio room;
• Receive and place incoming and outgoing telephone calls and faxes;
• Keep a register of office phone utilization;
• Prepare and conduct emergency telecommunications briefing for new staff;
• Perform any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The candidate should have completed Secondary School Education in both “O” and “A” level.
• The applicant should also possess two years experience in telex, facsimile and radio operations as well a certificate in Radio Communications.
• Language: Fluency in English in both writing and speaking.
Personal Competencies:
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional Competencies:
• In-depth understanding of the socio-economic and political context of Uganda with a strong understanding of the legal frameworks of the country;
• Ability to facilitate and provide support to civil society in the area of governance, peace and development through consultative forums, workshops, mentoring and experience sharing.
Management and Leadership:
• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
• Remains calm, in control and good humor even under pressure;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
• Good understanding of Result Based Management (RBM).
Policy Advice and Knowledge Management;
• In-depth understanding of the socio-economic and political context of Uganda with a strong understanding of the legal frameworks of the country;
• Ability to facilitate and provide support to civil society in the area of governance, peace and development through consultative forums, workshops, mentoring and experience sharing;
• Ability to develop evidence-based policy advice;
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in relevant practice areas.
• Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to lead and manage corporate strategic initiatives;
• Excellent computer and information system skills.
How to Apply:
If you believe you are one of the ideal candidates for this opportunity in working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), then visit the web link below for full job details
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NB: UNDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified Women are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: 1st Nov 2013
