Radio Technician/Operator with UNDSS in Djibouti

Background

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) provides leadership, operational support, and oversight for the UN’s security management system, facilitating the safe and efficient delivery of UN programs and operations in Djibouti. This role directly supports the Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring 24/7 operational readiness and reliability of communications systems critical to UN personnel’s safety in Djibouti.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the CSA/DSA/FSCO and direct supervision of the Field Security Assistant , the Radio Technician/Operator will help monitor communication systems to support the safety and security of UN personnel and operations by performing the following tasks:

1. Install, maintain, and repair telecommunications equipment across all UN agencies in Djibouti.
2. Ensure the 24/7 operational readiness of the Security Operations Center (SOC).
3. Monitor field missions, providing urgent support as needed, regardless of time.
4. Visit UN agency offices for preventive and corrective maintenance of communications systems.
5. Provide training to UN Radio Operators and staff on standard UN equipment and protocols.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of radio systems, including HF/VHF/UHF, and IT applications.
7. Contribute to knowledge networks and professional communities.
8. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning ofthe Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core
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

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business Management  
Customer Satisfaction/Client Management

Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.

Business Management   
Digital Awareness and Literacy

Ability to monitor new and emerging technologies, as well as understand their usage, potential, limitations, impact, and added value. Ability to rapidly and readily adopt and use new technologies in professional activities, and to empower others to

Information Management & Technology    
Network, Communication and infrastructure Management

Ability to develop/integrate/operate/manage IT network, communications, Cloud or on-premises infrastructure, and new technologies like IoT. Cisco CCIE CCNP or similar is desirable.

Security Services 
Security risk management

Ability to assess threats and risks, identify and oversee implementation of mitigation measures, including ability to design and test safety and security plans. including ability to design and test safety and security plans

Security Services   
Physical/premises security design, implementation and management

Ability to conduct accurate premises assessments on UN facilities to ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place. Ability to design, support the implementation and test physical security systems for UNDP premises

Security Services     
Security information management

Analytical capabilities to process diverse security information and develop recommendations

Required Skills and Experience

•Secondary Education is required.
•University degree in Electronics with Radio/IT Specialization or relevant field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.
Min. years of relevant work experience
•Minimum of 4 years (with secondary education) or 1 years (with university degree) with relevant experience in telecommunications, with expertise in HF/VHF/UHF technologies and equipment.

Desired skills    
•Proven experience in antennas, grounding, low voltage systems, and familiarity with tools such as multimeters and spectrum analyzers is required.
•Previous experience with the UN telecommunications system, national or international NGOs, and/or government organizations is an asset
•Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), database packages, andweb-based management systems such as ERP is an asset.

Required Language(s)

Fluency in French is required.

Fluency in at least one of the local languages (Somali, Afar, or Arabic) is required.
Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.

Right to select multiple candidates

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

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