Management - RADIO OPERATOR United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 30th October 2023
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Background

The UN in Tanzania employs over 1,000 personnel countrywide. For these personnel to communicate, radio communication is still utilized (HF&VHF). There is a radio network now in place throughout the country and Kibondo is part of this network. The UN in Kibondo is presently assisting refugees from Burundi and will be doing so for the near future. For the UN in Kibondo to work efficiently, effectively and safely, 24/7 radio communications is necessary.

The Tanzania Radio network is a mandatory and long-term security risk mitigation measure and is part of the baseline Minimum Operating Security Standard (MOSS). The network is part of the Emergency Communication System (ECS) and is under the accountability of the Designated Official (DO) and the UN Security Advisor (SA). This particular position in Kibondo is under direct supervision of the Head of Sub Office, UNHCR Kibondo.

Duties and Responsibilities

In this section list the primary responsibilities of the position (Typically five).  As needed add additional context below the responsibilities.  Tip: Focus on what the job entails not how to do the job. 
  • Responsible for monitoring all radio communications, including tracking of UN vehicles and staff movements, to ensure efficient, 24-hour coverage of telecommunications service;
  • Implement the standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Emergency Telecommunications in Tanzania;
  • Conduct regular radio checks and keep track of participation, filing weekly compliance reports;
  • Assist communicating the implementation of the Country Security Plan and activation of agency based warden system;
  • Receive calls and security incident reports from UN personnel and assist staff in the initial phase of an incident, while ensuring the information gets to a UNHCR/UNDSS office emergency response;
  • Disseminate Security related information to staff and facilitate accurate, efficient and concise communication and information flow;
  • Support the Radio Operator Supervisor user training on telecommunications equipments and SOPs.

 

Competencies

Core:
 
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 2: Analyzes complex technical materials (including data) and makes concise, relevant recommendations
 
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 2: Proactively identifies new opportunities and challenges
 
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Level 2: Takes ownership of responsibilities
 
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Level 2: Understands, explains and shares information on assigned tasks with accuracy and clarity
 
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Level 2: Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services;     
 
Technical/Functional
Emergency Response and Coordination
Competency Definition
Level 2: Execute & Learn: Execute & Learn: Perform defined tasks
 
Knowledge Management
Competency Definition
Level 2: Execute & Learn: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
 
Relationship Management
Competency Definition
Level 2:Execute & Learn:Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work

 

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Secondary Education, Certificate in Radio operating field is desirable and University Degree in related field is an asset;

Experience:

  • Minimum 2 year, UN, NGO or Government experience required; 
  • Good geographic knowledge of the country, past travel experience in Tanzania is an asset;
  • Excellent inter-personal and oral communication skills;
  • Excellent computer literacy and skills (word, excel, database and internet);
  • Experience in the use of GPS applications such as Google Maps, Google; Earth and use of GPS devices would be an asset; 
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision, with efficiency, competency, and integrity.

Language Requirements:

  • Proficiency in written and oral English; 
  • Working knowledge of other UN language desirable; 
  • Knowledge of local (Swahili) language is essential.

Other: Describe any additional qualifications:

  • Non-Smoking environment.