The contracted personnel will be required to maintain the United Nations microwave network backbone infrastructure that connect critical locations in the mission

Responsibilities include

• Plan, test, install & maintain the United Nations digital microwave communication systems.
• Experience in point to point & point to multipoint microwave links such as Harris / Stratex / Aviat / Cambium / Aprisa / Ericsson & RADWIN digital microwave systems desirable.
• Provide product specific training whenever required.
• Be on call & provide 24 x 7 support to troubleshoot issues or problems when required especially during crisis & emergency situations.
• Perform any other ICT duties & tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

The equipment the staff will program, install & maintain includes but not limited to.

• Digital microwave terminals in the range from 1 to 30 GHz.
• Multiplexers, converters, fiber optic links & other termination equipment.
• Microwave antennae.
• Ancillary equipment as used in microwave sites such as power supplies (good knowledge of AC & DC power), pressurization systems, order wire etc.
• Monitoring, measuring &d control equipment & software.
• Installation, configuration & bench testing of microwave links before deploying to sites.
• Routing of UTP cables, IF cables & power cables.
• Liaising with rigging unit regarding alignment of microwave links, deployment of relevant antennas & feeder lines on communication towers & masts.
• Use software based link planning tools & network monitoring tools as deem necessary to perform required duties.
• Assist with interconnection of microwave equipment with PABX, network routers & switches. Also assist with termination of UTP, co axial & power cables inclusive of preparation of necessary connectors.
• Install required software on microwave equipment & perform software upgrades as & when required.
• Perform routine maintenance of microwave links inclusive of interconnect cables & grounding connections
• Qualifications 
• Degree or diploma in electronic, telecommunication engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or other related field.
• Must have at least 8 years of working experience relating to the required technical knowledge written above.
• ITIL Foundation certification is required.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Suite, Aviat Network Portal, Cambium Link Planner & Network Updater, Radwin Manager, Ericsson Library Explorer & others.
• Experience in South Sudan is desirable.
• Must have a national driver’s license & able to drive a light motor vehicle with manual transmission.
• Must be fluent in English, both written & oral
• LANGUAGE
• Fluent in English (essential)