Telecommunications Technician – Entebbe – MONUSCO

About MONUSCO:
Following the signing of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in July 1999 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and five regional States (Angola, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe) in July 1999, the Security Council established the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by its resolution 1279 of 30 November 1999, initially to plan for the observation of the ceasefire and disengagement of forces and maintain liaison with all parties to the Ceasefire Agreement. Later in a series of resolutions, the Council expanded the mandate of MONUC to the supervision of the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement and assigned multiple related additional tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Telecommunications Technicians will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
· Install, commission, and maintain HF base and mobile transceivers; HF email systems; VHF and UHF base stations, repeaters, mobile, and handheld units; tetra systems; Digital Microwave Links including VSAT system.
· The incumbent will erect antenna masts and install wide range of VHF/UHF and HF antennas.
· Provide connectivity to telephony services.
· Install and maintain auxiliary power system.
· Render support in pre-planning VHF/UHF/HF network configuration; coordinate rigging requirements.
· Program transceivers installing appropriate frequencies and other pre-set technical parameters.
· Ensure UHF/VHF repeater interconnectivity for maximum coverage.
· Conduct HF field strength measurements and propagation tests; ascertain the best night/day frequencies; monitor frequency efficiency; advises the supervisor accordingly.
· Identify the source of any man-made radio interference; implement remedial action; recommend any changes of frequencies required; and advise the supervisor accordingly.
· Perform other duties as directed by the ICT Operations Officer/Technology Officer.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate for the United Nations MONUSCO Telecommunications Technicians should hold a High School Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering plus a combination of supplemental courses/technical certification in related fields including extensive practical expertise in a wide range of telecommunications equipment. A valid driving license is essential.
· At least five years of progressively responsible technical experience in telecommunications installations and equipment, demonstrating hands-on expertise with HF/VHF/UHF radio, PABX, CISCO IP Phones, VSAT, wireless, satellite, WAN and LAN technologies in a globally distributed telecommunications operation. Some exposure to Windows 2000/2003 server operating system, Microsoft Office XP (Word, Excel & PowerPoint), Lotus Notes, LAN, WAN, WLAN technologies.
· Language: English is the working language of the United Nations in Entebbe. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an added advantage.

Personal Competencies:
· Professionalism: Knowledge of information technology and applications, including computer system networks. Good technical skills, ability to conduct network maintenance, provide server 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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.
· Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors on-going developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

NB: The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan applicants should send their applications together with the United Nations Personal History form (P-11), download here, and/or CV and copies of previous employment certificate(s) by ONE of the following methods:
· By Email to: MONUSCO-CITS-HR-EBB@un.org
· By Hand: Deliver to: Entebbe Support Base, Buku Road.

All applicants MUST indicate the MONUSCO Job Opening # e.g. Telecommunications Technician GL-5 MONUSCO/50/CITS-ESB/2015

For which they are applying, on the subject line [by email] or in a sealed envelope [by Mail/by Hand].)

NB: Do not submit original certificate(s) with the application. In line with the UN policy on gender balance, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 16th October, 2015