Radio Operator FTA G4, Yaoundé – Cameroon (2 posts)

Radio Operator FTA G4, Yaoundé – Cameroon (2 posts)

Job ID
3822
Locations
Yaounde, Cameroon
Date Posted
05/25/2022, 10:30 AM
Apply by
06/09/2022, 04:59 AM
Work Schedule
Full Time
Agency
UNDP
Grade
G4
Vacancy Type
Fixed Term
Practice Area
Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery
Bureau
Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration
1 Year
Education & Work Experience
High School certificate
Other Criteria
Have at least 04 years of professional experience in one of the following fields: Communication, Telecommunications, IT
Required Languages
French
Desired Languages
​​English
Vacancy Timeline
2 Weeks
Mobility required/no mobility
no mobility required

Job Description
BACKGROUND

UNDP is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce in terms of gender, nationality and culture. We also encourage people from ethnic minorities, indigenous communities or people with disabilities to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and/or abuse, or any form of harassment, including sexual harassment, and/or any forms of discrimination. All selected candidates will therefore have to submit to rigorous verifications relating to the references provided as well as their background.

PURPOSE POSITION

The impact of the Radio Operators function concerns all the Agencies of the United Nations System and will consist in having an operational radio room within the limits set by the Security Management Team (SMT); quality support for field missions and Agencies with sub-offices in the Regions.

KEY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

In this section list up to five primary functions/accountabilities of the position (Typically one sentence each) and examples of duties that must be performed to successfully accomplish key responsibilities.

Manage the communications of the telecommunications room of the United Nations Systems and dispatch security information to all the Agencies on the instructions of the Administrator in charge of Security
Receive, process and transmit all information and communications received in the telecommunications room (Radio, E-mail).
Assume the radio permanence, make contacts as part of the follow-up of missions and controls with the Agencies.
Ensure a filing of all correspondence received and sent in the operations room.
Participate in the basic training of United Nations personnel and in the development of certain categories of personnel in the field of telecommunications.
Support the installation and programming of radios.
Keep the data bank relating to the security plan up to date.
Perform other tasks assigned to him.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

Hold a Secondary School Diploma: (Baccalaureate, GCE, etc.).

A Graduate Diploma in Engineering, ICT, Telecommunications (or related sciences) or a Certification in one of these fields is a great asset

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

Secondary school diploma: Have at least 04 years of professional experience in one of the following fields: Communication, Telecommunications, IT;
Graduate Diploma in ICT Engineering, Telecommunications: Have at least 01 year of professional experience in one of the following fields: Communication, Telecommunications, IT.
Experience in a similar position is desired;
Have a good knowledge of the use of the computer and Microsoft Office software;
Good experience in telecommunications, radio and data transmission will be considered an asset;
Perfect mastery of French and English and knowledge of use of the other language.

Expected Demonstration of Competencies

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 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

People Management

UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies)

UN policy knowledge – ethics

Ethics UN policy knowledge – ethics Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity

Digital & Innovation

Data collection

Being skilled in Data Sorting, Data Cleaning, Survey Administration, Presentation and Reporting including collection of Real-Time Data (eg mobile data, satellite data, sensor data).

Communications

Creative direction and copywriting

Ability to creatively communicate concepts in an engaging and simple way

Security Services

Security advice, planning and coordination

Ability to provide with authoritative advice and guidance on security management, plan and coordinate security activities

Security information management

Analytical capabilities to process diverse security information and develop recommendations

Security incident management & monitoring

Ability to provide adequate response to security incidents/events

Security policy awareness & implementation

Knowledge of security policy concepts and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations

Security training

Ability to design, contribute to, and/or facilitate meaningful security training programs/courses

KEYWORDS

Communication
Client Orientation
Conflict Management
Ethics and Integrity

DISCLAIMER

Applications from women are strongly encouraged.

Important Information for Applicants

All positions in the NPSA categories are subject to local recruitment.

Information for applicants regarding the UNDP Roster

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy notice. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying for this position for other similar positions within UNDP at the same level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Workforce diversity

UNDP is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, culture, religion and origin. ethnic, to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We strongly encourage applications from women.

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