United Nations Telecommunications Technician Jobs in Entebbe Uganda
United Nations Telecommunications Technician Jobs in Entebbe Uganda
Posting Title: Telecommunications Technician, Fs5
Job Code Title:
Telecommunications Technician
Department/Office:
Regional Service Centre at Entebbe
Duty Station:
Entebbe
Job Opening Number:
19-Telecommunications Technology-RSCE-110074-F-Entebbe (M)
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the front office of the Regional Field Technology Service (RFTS) of the UN Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) in Entebbe.
The selected candidate’s primary function will be planning, tracking and management of RFTS resources (personnel, financial, administrative) in support of the RSCE and the RFTS mandate.
Responsibilities
Liaises with other UN agencies and local authorities on matters related to radio frequencies coordination;
Coordinates the erection of antenna masts and towers;
Coordinates the training of non-technical radio users on the operation of hand-held portable radios, mobile radios, base stations and related equipment;
Performs other related duties as required.
Takes the lead in the preparation and installation of microwave radio systems and related equipment;
Supervises the setup, configuration and testing of the various digital microwave radio systems utilising a wide range of specialised and complex test equipment;
Coordinates the programming, testing and commissioning of new equipment prior to deployment;
Coordinates radio-link calculation and path profile analysis;
Coordinate with the deployment of relevant antennas and feeder lines on communications towers and masts;
Performs other related duties as required.
PABX/Switching Systems:
Leads the installation and commissioning, and the operation and maintenance of range of telephony systems and related equipment deployed in the mission: to include, PABX switches, voice mail systems, encrypted voice and facsimile devices;
cordless mobile telephones and associated base stations, self-contained cellular telephone systems, and computerised telephone accounting and billings systems;
Coordinates the planned and preventive maintenance routines for all telephony systems;
Takes the leads in the implementation and maintenance of the computerised telephone call logging and automated billing system;
Coordinates the acquisition of local commercial and cellular services;
Performs other related duties as required.
Satellite:
Coordinates the installation of satellite antennas, ODE/IDE, associated shelters, foundations, commissions, maintenance and operation of C-band, X-band and Ku-band satellite communications systems, comprising antennas in sizes up to nine (9) meters, satellite modems, satellite transceivers, LNA, High Power Satellite Amplifiers (HPA and SSPA);
Supervises the commissioning, maintenance and the training of end users for portable satellite communication terminals;
Liaises with UN Headquarters and UNGSC regarding initial installations, including frequency coordination;
Performs other duties as required.
Rigging:
Plans construction and maintenance of communications towers and associated antenna systems; determines tower location and height in coordination with the telecommunications engineers plans and ensures site accessibility;
Oversees the construction of tower foundations and anchor points in compliance with manufacturer’s specifications and good industry practises;
Leads the team to erect self-supporting and guyed communications towers to a height of 300ft;
Installs antennas, transmission lines and accessories;
Coordinates the planned and preventive maintenance program for the tower systems deployed across the mission;
Perform other related duties as required.
Infrastructure:
Prepares blueprints and plans, constructs and maintains communications cabling infrastructure for data and telephone;
Coordinates the activities associated with trenching, external and internal wiring and conduit installations;
Coordinates with the telecommunications engineers to plan physical network layout; provides input to complete the procurement and inventory of all hardware and cabling requirements for installations;
Assists other technical departments in the installation of switching equipment, main and sub-distribution frames and assist with RF transmission lines and accessories as required;
Drafts relevant technical documentation for major telecommunications systems and physical plant;
Performs other related duties as required.
Video-teleconferencing:
Leads the installation, operation and maintenance of video-teleconferencing (VTC) equipment and systems;
Liaises with the other units in the development of videoconferencing applications;
Coordinates activities
associated with VTC services provision for the mission, liasing with UN Headquarters and UNGSC;
Coordinates the periodic and preventive maintenance of all VTC-related equipment;
Perform other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge of telecommunication equipment, principles of operations, including local area networks, satellite communications systems, radio systems, video-conferencing systems, voice and messaging systems, and principles of analog and digital transmission.
Knowledge of synchronous and asynchronous data interface standards and protocols.
Ability to apply knowledge and technical skills to install and test relevant equipment, provide maintenance services and user support. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Technological awareness:
Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Planning and organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
identifies priority activities and assignments;
adjusts priorities as required;
allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
uses time efficiently
Education
High school diploma or equivalent and certification/diploma in other supplemental academic qualifications, training in Telecommunications and Information Systems are required.
Work Experience
At least eight (08) years of working experience in the planning and installation of complex telecommunications equipment, networks and information systems, including at least three (3) years of experience at the international level is required.
Related experience working in a United Nations common system field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping, political missions and UN agencies, funds, and programmes) – or similar international organisation or non-governmental organisation – in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable.
Relevant knowledge, experience and certifications in Umoja is highly desirable.
Languages
French and English are the working languages of the UN Secretariat.
For this post, fluency in English is required
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal interview.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 31st January 2019
For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Telecommunications Technician Jobs in Entebbe Uganda
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