Provides planning support for rapid set-up and operation of ICT infrastructure from "scratch" at local and wide area levels, including visiting regions for technical reconnaissance missions.
Provides engineering services for planning, implementing, and maintaining local and wide area telecommunications networks.
Provides emergency communications capabilities supporting staff security, including providing a focal point for interagency emergency field security communications liaison.
Collaborates with HR in preparing training modules and other training activities in all aspects of communications technology usage.
Prepares and makes presentations on ICT networks, systems, and equipment to staff and other UN agencies.
Manages ICT Projects as per the project management standards and Prince2 standards. eFdmxqa u3B59
Ensures effective coordination with other UN agencies to maximize possibilities of inter-agency collaboration in the field of telecommunications.
Leads, manages and supervises various teams and staff/technicians as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of communication equipment with adequate skills for their installation and maintenance. Knowledge of operations of commercial telecommunications services, voice and data communications techniques, radio and satellite communication systems. Ability to analyze telecommunication data and conduct reviews. 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.
COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors’ language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

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 ongoing 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.
Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

A technical or vocational certificate in Project Management, i.e. Prince2 practioner is Desirable A technical or vocational certificate in IT Service Management, i.e. ITIL4 is desirable.

Work Experience