| CTG overview |
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| Overview of position |
This position is located in the communications & public information division of the UN mission in South Sudan. The incumbent reports to the Broadcast Technology Officer. |
| Role objectives |
Within the delegated authority, the broadcasting infrastructure role will be responsible for performing the following duties:
- Operates a diverse range of audio production equipment, including broadcast & production consoles, digital audio workstations, computer assisted radio automation systems & other studio equipment as required to enable the successful production & transmission of the UN radio programs.
- Assists with the implementation of new & emerging technologies for voice & radio broadcasting.
- Assists in the preparation & installation of computer networking & Audio over IP (AoIP).
- Assists with the setup, configuration & support of the AoIP network.
- Testing of various networking systems utilizing a wide range of specialized radio equipment such as the Wheatstone AoIP technology.
- Assists configuration testing & commissioning of new radio equipment prior to deployment.
- Troubleshoots complex computer networking incidents & problems.
- Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring & expedition of computer application systems development projects, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units to initiate requests.
- Plans, implements & maintains security controls for various applications, verifies the effectiveness of security controls in place.
- Prepares technical & user documentation for deployed computer application systems, training materials & conducts technical presentations, drafts correspondence & communications.
- Liaises with other units within the service & other logistics support elements of the mission to maintain optimal 24 / 7 operations for the server systems operations.
- Assists in the planning, implementing, operating & maintaining security controls; performs regular vulnerability assessments of production systems to identify weaknesses as well as to determine the need for updating systems with fixes & patches.
- Assists in large projects implementation such as analyzing link budgets & preparing transmission plans, system engineering diagrams, network documentation & assists in testing of links & equipment installed.
- Assists in carrying out periodic system testing & circuit line up of existing digital carriers.
- Installs, operates & maintains broadcast & production studios & related equipment.
- Provides support for live Outdoor broadcasts or production related works using the Outside Broadcasting (OB) vehicle.
- Maintains & repairs necessary studio & studio linked technical equipment to optimize the technical operations requirements for the radio.
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| Project reporting |
This role reports to the Broadcast Technology Officer. |
| Key competencies |
- High school diploma or equivalent is required with a minimum seven years of experience working in broadcast & conference operations or related area as a hands on repair / integration / installation technician, including experience in diagnosing & repairing all broadcast related equipment is required.
- Experience in working with video conference, audio visual, broadcast & transmission systems or broadcast equipment is required.
- English & French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat, for the position advertised, fluency in English is required & knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.
- Knowledge of broadcast, conference & telecommunication equipment, principles of operations, including local area networks, satellites, radio, voice & messaging systems.
- Knowledge of broadcast technology, principles of analog & digital transmission & RSC system.
- Ability to apply knowledge & technical skills to install & test relevant equipment, provide maintenance services & user support.
- Ability to assist with broadcast, conference & digital transmission facility testing & trouble shooting.
- Speaks & writes clearly & effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others & responds appropriately, asks questions to clarify & exhibits interest in having two way communication; tailors language, tone, style & format to match audience, demonstrates openness in sharing information & keeping people informed.
- Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” & seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes & maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust & respect, identifies clients’ needs & matches them to appropriate solutions, monitors ongoing developments inside & outside the clients’ environment to keep informed & anticipate problems, keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects, meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
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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. |