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| Overview of position |
The contracted personnel will be required to maintain the United Nations microwave network backbone infrastructure that connect critical locations in the mission. |
| Role objectives |
Responsibilities include:
- Plan, test, install & maintain the United Nations digital microwave communication systems.
- Experience in point to point & point to multipoint microwave links such as Harris / Stratex / Aviat / Cambium / Aprisa / Ericsson & RADWIN digital microwave systems desirable.
- Provide product specific training whenever required.
- Be on call & provide 24 x 7 support to troubleshoot issues or problems when required especially during crisis & emergency situations.
- Perform any other ICT duties & tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
The equipment the staff will program, install & maintain includes but not limited to.
- Digital microwave terminals in the range from 1 to 30 GHz.
- Multiplexers, converters, fiber optic links & other termination equipment.
- Microwave antennae.
- Ancillary equipment as used in microwave sites such as power supplies (good knowledge of AC & DC power), pressurization systems, order wire etc.
- Monitoring, measuring &d control equipment & software.
- Installation, configuration & bench testing of microwave links before deploying to sites.
- Routing of UTP cables, IF cables & power cables.
- Liaising with rigging unit regarding alignment of microwave links, deployment of relevant antennas & feeder lines on communication towers & masts.
- Use software based link planning tools & network monitoring tools as deem necessary to perform required duties.
- Assist with interconnection of microwave equipment with PABX, network routers & switches. Also assist with termination of UTP, co axial & power cables inclusive of preparation of necessary connectors.
- Install required software on microwave equipment & perform software upgrades as & when required.
- Perform routine maintenance of microwave links inclusive of interconnect cables & grounding connections.
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| Project reporting |
The Microwave Links Systems Support will be working under the direct supervision of the Microwave Unit Supervisor in UNMISS, Republic of South Sudan. |
| Key competencies |
Standard:
- Degree or diploma in electronic, telecommunication engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or other related field.
- Must have at least 3 years of working experience relating to the required technical knowledge written above.
- Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Suite, Aviat Network Portal, Cambium Link Planner & Network Updater, Radwin Manager, Ericsson Library Explorer & others.
- Must have a national driver’s license & able to drive a light motor vehicle with manual transmission.
- Must be fluent in English, both written & oral.
Advanced:
- Degree or diploma in electronic, telecommunication engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or other related field.
- Must have at least 5 years of working experience relating to the required technical knowledge written above.
- ITIL Foundation certification is desirable.
- Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Suite, Aviat Network Portal, Cambium Link Planner & Network Updater, Radwin Manager, Ericsson Library Explorer & others.
- Experience in South Sudan is desirable.
- Must have a national driver’s license & able to drive a light motor vehicle with manual transmission.
- Must be fluent in English, both written & oral.
Expert:
- Degree or diploma in electronic, telecommunication engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or other related field.
- Must have at least 8 years of working experience relating to the required technical knowledge written above.
- ITIL Foundation certification is required.
- Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Suite, Aviat Network Portal, Cambium Link Planner & Network Updater, Radwin Manager, Ericsson Library Explorer & others.
- Experience in South Sudan is desirable.
- Must have a national driver’s license & able to drive a light motor vehicle with manual transmission.
- Must be fluent in English, both written & oral.
Required competencies:
- Excellent client orientation skills with attention to technical details.
- Strong communication & organizational skills.
- Detail oriented planning & high degree of accuracy & safety.
- Works collaboratively with & supports colleagues / clients to achieve common goals.
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| Team management |
This role has no team management responsibility. |
| Further information |
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role. |