Duties and Responsibilities
To provide technical specification and advice, receive, test, program, and install radio communication and satellite equipment for all UN agencies and communication centers.
- Under the direct supervision of the Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO), the SOC Technician will perform the following duties:
- Provide technical specification and advice, receive, test, program and install radio communication and satellite equipment for all UN agencies and communication centers.
- Conducts training to UNDSS and AFP staff in the proper use of communication equipment.
- Timely installation and upgrading of HF, VHF mobile and base stations, repeaters, and satellite equipment for UN agencies.
- Assessing, installation and commission of new Security Operation centers.
- Repair radio communication equipment and accessories.
- Prepare, manage, and maintain a comprehensive inventory of telecom equipment, keep records of issued and received items/assets.
- Assists SOC Assistants in conducting periodic inspections and preventive maintenance for telecommunication installations of the UN Security Management System in Addis Ababa and field locations.
- As necessary and directed, participate in upgrade of the existing Telecomm Equipment according to UN standard.
- Assist in preparing, updating and/or facilitation call signs for UN Agencies/NGOs
Provides technical specification and advice in relation to communication systems in the country:
- Provide technical specification and advice, receive, test, program and install radio communication and satellite equipment for all UN agencies and communication centers.
Conducts with training of UNDSS and AFP Staff:
- Conducts training to UNDSS and AFP staff in the proper use of communication equipment.
Conducts radio repairs and preventive maintenance of communication system:
- Repairs radio communication equipment and accessories and conducts preventive maintenance.
Conducts inspections of communication systems:
- Assists SOC Assistants in conducting periodic inspections of telecommunication installations of the UN Security Management System in Addis Ababa and field locations.
Inventory management of communication systems:
- Prepare, manage, and maintain a comprehensive inventory of telecom equipment, keep records of issued and received items/assets
Core Competencies
- Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
- Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is a pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
- Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
- Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
- Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
- Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
- Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
- Technical: Planning and Organizing – Ability to plan and organize repair, preventive maintenance, and training for communication systems.
- Functional: Professionalism – Ability to conduct himself/herself in a manner that is consistent with the values and competencies of the UN.
- Functional: Teamwork – Ability to work in a team as an integral member and produce consistent, reliable, and dependable results.
- Functional: Leadership and Self-management – Ability to manage all of the aspects associated with the maintenance of the communication systems and manage himself/herself in order to complete the necessary tasks associated with a fully functioning communication system.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- High school diploma or bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study is required.
- Specialized formal training on IT systems, business software (Microsoft Office) and web-based applications, ICDL certification, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) is desirable.
Experience:
- 4 years (with High school diploma) or 1 year (With bachelor’s degree) of relevant working experience in IT and administration, communication equipment and radio maintenance is required.
- Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO, is desirable.
- Knowledge of HF, VHF radio operations as well as satellite communication systems is required.
- Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is desirable.
- Ability to travel;
- Physically fit
Language:
- Fluency in English with effective written and oral communication skills required.
- Fluency in the local language of duty station is required.
