- POST TITLE AND LEVEL: Radio Technician, GL-5
- DATE OF ISSUANCE:01 June 2011
- DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 15 June 2011
- SECTION: Communications and IT
- DUTY STATION: Kinshasa
- VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MONUSCO/07/CITS/11
- United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
The MONUSCO Administration invites qualified internal and external applicants and staff members in the relevant occupational group to apply for the position highlighted below.
Summary of principal functions
The Radio Technician is responsible for the following.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Execute all communications-related projects assigned by the Supervisor.
- Responsible for the installation and programming of VHF/UHF repeaters, base stations and hand-held radios.
- Undertake installation of OMNI and directional antennas.
- Installation and maintenance of rural telephone systems in the UHF and VHF bands.
- Undertake installation of mobile HF/VHF/UHF radios in vehicles.
- Installation of digital multiple systems for the radio telephone network.
- Installation of auxiliary power systems.
- Carry out other related duties as deemed necessary.
Qualifications
- Secondary school level, with Diploma/certificate in telecommunications from Polytechnic or college.
- Possession of a valid national driver’s license is an advantage.
Experience
- 5 years of progressive experience with communications systems
Languages
- Fluency in spoken and written English and French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an asset.
Competencies
- Professionalism – Hands-on technical training and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform with minimal supervision, and work under pressure, often in difficult and demanding conditions.
- Teamwork – Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.
- Communications – Good communications skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts and recommendations to non-technical staff at all levels, in a clear and concise style.
- Technological Awareness-Solid computer skills. Keeps abreast of available technology; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Completed detailed application documentation as specified above referring should be forwarded to the attention of:
MONUSCO Human Resources Section/UTEX 2 (close to TIGO) with reference:
Vacancy # MONUSCO/07/CITS/11
or to this email address: [email protected]
Not later than the established deadline. Short-listed candidates will be called for a test. Applications from qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged.
Applications must be submitted using the United Nations Personal History form (P-11), which can be downloaded from the UN intranet or obtained from the Human Resources Section, KINSHASA
Applicants should indicate the vacancy announcement number on the applications and on the envelope.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
