U.N.D.P Jobs in Ghana December

Type of Contract: Service Contract (6 Months)

Under the immediate supervision of the Security Advisor (SA), the Radio Operator shall be responsible for the following duties:

• Maintain a 24-hour radio and telephone communication regime with all UN staff members in the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions, Area Security (ASC) Coordinator and supervisor of the Inter-Agency Communication Centre (IACC); Ensure that all communication equipment (i.e. VHF and HF radios, fax mobile and land-line phones) are in perfect working conditions before the start of duty; Receive, process, record and pass all security related information to the appropriate quarters through the normal communication channels;
• Inform the ASC and supervisor immediately of any incident/accident received via the communication network; Maintain communication link with the security agencies (police and military) and IACC with a view to providing the necessary assistance to UN staff members and receiving updated information on security matters; Register and forward all e-mail messages and messages deposited during working and off-duty hours; Accurately identify exact location/grid references of all incident/accidents and pass information to the ASC and the police;
• Maintain both electronic and manual register; Provide relevant assistance to visiting staff members requiring assistance through radio or telephone channels;
• Brief the incoming duty radio operator on all events, especially pending cases for which action is to be taken; Perform radio checks, as directed by the SA/ASC/Local Security Assistant (LSA) and IACC Supervisor; Keep the SA/ASC/LSA and IACC Supervisor informed of any rumour or incident
• Maintain up-to-date records of all security section supplies; Perform any other tasks as assigned by the SA/ASC/LSA and IACC Supervisor

Remuneration: Competitive and in accordance with UN Guidelines
 

Required Skills or Experience