Jobs at UNDP in Uganda- Radio Operator

Job Title:RADIO OPERATOR
Location : KAMPALA, UGANDA
Application Deadline : 17-Feb-12
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SB-2
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 02-Apr-2012
Duration of Initial Contract : One year
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Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance and supervision of the Local Security Assistant, the Radio Operator shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

* Operate VHF & HF radios, sat-phones and maintain daily radio and operations log book;
* Manage an efficient emergency coordination center;
* Conduct radio checks as requested by the UN security operations;
* Act quickly in the event of an emergency and contact relevant authorities to contain and help solve critical incidents;
* Coordinate and follow up with QRF for incident occurrences;
* Obtain security clearance for trips to and from UN operational areas country-wide;
* Record and track UN vehicles and staff movements during missions;
* Periodically check and maintain an updated list of important contacts, agency contacts, SMT, OMT, Warden list and contacts etc.
* Prepare and maintain updated UN information boards;
* Maintain a detailed incident log book for the daily security reports;
* Gather, compile and forward to the Security Officers and Data Assistant security information for regular reports;
* Keep stock of radio room equipment;
* Report all faults relating to the efficient functioning of the Radio room;
* Receive and place incoming and outgoing telephone calls and faxes;
* Keep a register of office phone utilization;
* Prepare and conduct emergency telecommunications briefing for new staff;
* Perform any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

Competencies

* Familiar with the operations and services such as PABX, radio, satellite;
* Must be fluent in English;
* Flexibility in replacing colleagues while on leave within and outside duty station;
* Self motivated and reliable;
* Computer literate.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

* Completion of Secondary School Education in both “O” and “A” level is a requirement.

Experience:

* Must have 2-4 years experience in telex, facsimile and radio operations as well a certificate in Radio Communications

Language requirements:

* English.

How to Apply:
http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=27924

Deadline: 17-Feb-12