Telecoms Operator at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Duties And Qualifications

Telecoms Operator

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

Direct supervision and support are received from the head of the relevant functional unit. The Telecoms Operator will also refer to technical manuals and UNHCR instructions concerning telecom operations.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

• Distribute incoming cables, messages, and other communication in accordance with established instructions.
• Ensure that all communications handed to him/her for transmission are properly prepared and authorized and promptly transmitted.
• Select the most efficient and economic means for the transmission of messages, taking into consideration the nature and priority of communications to be transmitted.
• Maintain a station log where all occurrences related to the operation of the telecommunication equipment are entered.
• Ensure that no unauthorised communications are exchanged on the network.
• Maintain all the equipment placed under his/her responsibility in good working condition.
• Assist new staff members in the proper operation of telecommunication equipment.
• May perform secretarial functions, such as handling paperwork on routine matters, arranges appointment/meetings both internally and externally, screen telephone calls, type a wide variety of materials from drafts, printed text, use word processor.
• May assist in making travel arrangements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level

G4 – 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education

Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses

• Regulate requmts radio license

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

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