The Radio Operator works in close collaboration with the UN DSS Officer and UN DSS Assistants and other UN staff members in providing support on telecom related issues

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

•  Providing telecommunications services
•  Providing Telecommunications support and advice
•  Keeping Telecommunications Equipment Operational
•  Supporting Users
•  Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing
•  Creation of partnerships within UN and the local communications network

1. Provide telecommunications services, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

•  Transmits and receives messages through VHF and HF radio, telephone, fax, satellite, arranges radio conferences, selecting the most efficient and economic means for the transmission, taking into consideration the nature and priority of communications to be transmitted;
•  Conducts radio Checks with UN staff members and wardens;
•  Maintains a station log where all occurrences related to the operation of the Security Communication System (SCS) are entered. Information about every movement of UN staff members and UN vehicles in the field is also entered in the log;
•  Ensures that no unthorized communications exchanged on the network

2. Provide Telecommunications support and advice, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

•  In coordination with the UN Field Security Coordination Officer and Security Assistants transmits security information to update UN staff in the field on the development of the current security/emergency in the areas where they operate

3. Keeping Telecommunications Equipment Operational, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

•  Ensures that all the equipment placed under his/her responsibility is in good working condition, make simple repairs, and/or arranges promptly for repairs or replacement of equipment.
•  Maintains inventory, keeping accurate and regularly updated records of telecommunications equipment and its location, and ensuring stock is maintained at the level to meet needs

4. Providing efficient support to users, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

•  Assists and trains newly arriving staff members in the acquisition and operation of telecommunications/VHF and HF radio Equipment.
•  Programming of telecommunications equipment for all UN Agencies;

5. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

•  Conduct communication training and briefings to staff increasing their communication and/or telecommunication awareness and ability to operate more efficiently.
•  Circulates new communication and/or telecommunication policies and procedures to staff ensuring they comply with the UNDP rules and regulations
•  Shares information creating a telecommunication and SCS network with other UN agencies, INGO/NGO partners and governmental security partners to ensure an accurate flow of information

6. Ensures creation of partnerships within UN and the local communications network focusing on achievement of the following results

•  Maintain contact with UN Humanitarian Air Services Coordinator/WFP and give details to UN Agencies of flight arrivals/departures;
•  Maintain and update all International and National staff lists at the duty station;
•  Monitor all staff movements by tracking missions in accordance with FSCO directions. Log every event in the designed formats. Report all incidents to FSCO or the FSCO Operations Manager immediately.
•  Maintain communications security at all times

Competencies

Core Competencies: Innovation: Ability to make new and useful ideas work; Demonstrates interest in learning about clients’ perspectives and needs

Leadership: Ability to persuade others to follow; Uses available resources, methods, partners, and information effectively