Under the overall guidance of the Security Adviser, the Communications duty operator performs under the DSA as the on-duty security personnel ensuring implementation of security operations through communications and staff tracking relating to the management of safety and security for UN personnel in the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

•  Maintain permanent radio and telephone communication with all Security Base Stations, all Security Officers, all UN Agencies, INGOs, and other Organizations within the country as applicable.
•  Ensure that all communications equipment is clean and in good working condition.
•  Record, process, and forward all received information to the appropriate persons through approved channels.
•  Notify immediately the respective authority/person in charge of response or rescue operations about emergency calls or calls for help/assistance.
•  Obtain accurate information for further action about all reported incidents, accidents, and other relevant occurrences (who? what? when? where? why? etc.) and record such information in a continuous log sheet.
•  Process incoming and outgoing mail and ensure registration and filing by the filing system.
•  Prepare and maintain working maps to display locations, routes, and boundaries of security interest.
•  Verify that remote alarm and public announcement systems are functioning.
•  Ensure radio discipline on all monitored channels; advise all radio users on the issue as appropriate. eUqCKOx C0zkIc
•  Conduct a proper handover/takeover of shift duties including a thorough brief about all occurrences and pending cases with further actions to be taken.
•  Any other duties as assigned by my Supervisor/Superiors

Competencies

•  Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions to enhance organizational effectiveness;
•  Ability to undertake self-directed tasks when necessary
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills;
•  Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with a wide range of people within UNDP, Government, donors and UN Agencies
•  Excellent time management skills;
•  Attention to detail; the capacity to prioritize by assessing situations to determine urgency;
•  Ability to develop a work schedule, set goals, create / implement actions plans and monitor progress towards goals; and ability to make clear, timely decisions

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

•  High school leaving Certificate

Experience:

•  Minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible experience at national levels in security-related field, experience in radio communications, fire management capability, and capable of writing comprehensive security incident, fire, and communication reports
•  Basic knowledge in workplace fire fighting is a desirable