Organization: CTG – Committed To Good
Location: Yambio
Grade: Level not specified – Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
Communication and Public Information
Children’s rights (health and protection)
Closing Date: 2024-09-19
Job description
CTG overview
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
Visit www.ctg.org to find out more
Overview of position
The Two Way Radio Systems Support will be working under the direct supervision of the HF / VHF / TETRA Unit Supervisor in the Republic of South Sudan.
The contracted personnel will be required to maintain & ensure maximum uptime of the United Nations radio network infrastructure for critical communications services in the mission.
Role objectives
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
UHF (Tetra Trunking System):
Perform advanced technical support activities by installing, configuring, testing, deploying & maintaining Tetra Digital Trunking radio systems & related software & servers.
Program, install & maintain handheld, base stations & mobile Tetra Radio Trunking terminals.
Install, test & maintain RF systems including cabling, lightening arrestors, GPS, connectors, power supplies & antennae among others.
HF (Codan) / Barrett:
Perform advanced technical support activities by installing, configuring, testing, deploying & maintaining HF systems & related software for HF data, HF tracking & HF voice communications.
Install, commission, maintain / repair mobile, fixed & manpack HF transceivers up to 1 Kilowatt power rating & associated antenna tuners, power amplifiers, interface equipment & remote control systems & a wide range of antennas.
Devise & deploy HF antenna farms & related ancillaries for IP based HF radios.
Install, test & maintain RF systems including cabling, lightening arrestors, GPS, connectors, power supplies & antenna.
VHF (Digital air to ground & analogue):
Perform advanced technical support activities by installing, configuring, testing, deploying & maintaining IP based air to ground radio systems & related software including SQL Based Ricochet recording system, servers & consoles.
Program, install & maintain handheld, base station & mobile air band Radio terminals.
Install, test & maintain RF systems including cabling, lightening arrestors, GPS, connectors, power supplies & antennae.
Perform advanced technical support activities by installing, configuring, testing, deploying & maintaining all tracking systems & related software & servers.
Program, install & maintain various tracking system devices terminals.
Install, test & maintain RF systems including cabling, lightening arrestors, GPS, connectors, power supplies & antennae among others.
Interoperability System:
Perform advanced technical support activities by installing, configuring, testing, deploying & maintaining radio interoperability systems to interconnect various radio communication systems.
Install, test & maintain RF systems including cabling, lightening arrestors, GPS, connectors, power supplies & antennae among others.
Program, install & maintain the Jammer detector system.
Cross cutting responsibilities:
Perform RF planning & testing using specialized tools including Site Master.
Generic responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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.
Project reporting
The selected candidate will be working under the direct supervision of the HF / VHF / TETRA Unit Supervisor in the Republic of South Sudan.
Key competencies
Education & other requirements:
Standard:
Degree or diploma in electronic, telecommunication engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology or another related field.
Must have at least 3 years of working experience relating to the required technical knowledge written above.
Experience & knowledge of UHF Trunking, integrated Radio Interface Operating Systems (RIOS), UHF / HF Radio Tracking applications, UHF digital radio Networking Fundamentals communications systems.
Rigging certification & experience with HF Codan & Barret Radio communication equipment are desirable.
Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Suite & 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 another related field.
Must have at least 5 years of working experience relating to the required technical field in a UN environment or related agencies or international environment.
UHF Trunking Communications System & UHF Radio Trunking Communications Systems certifications are required.
Experience & knowledge on HF Codan & / or Barret Radio communication Equipment, with UHF / HF Radio Tracking applications, UHF /HF Radio Tracking applications.
Experience & knowledge on UHF Digital Radio Networking Fundamentals, Trunking radio repeater Installation, Configuration & Troubleshooting, UHF Trunking radio switching Systems, Installation, Configuration & maintenance, UHF digital radio Networking Fundamentals.
Rigging certification, client orientation training & knowledge on integrated on Radio Interface Ooperating Systems (RIOS) are desirable.
Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Suite, UHF Systems Analyzer & 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.
Expert:
Degree or diploma in electronic, telecommunication engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology or another related field.
Must have at least 8 years of working experience relating to the required technical knowledge written above.
UHF Radio Trunking Communication Systems, HF Codan & / or Barret Radio Communication equipment & UHF Digital Radio Networking Fundamentals, Trunking Radio Repeater installation, configuration & troubleshooting certifications are required.
Rigging certification, ITIL Foundation, Prince2 Foundation, client orientation training & knowledge on integrated on Radio Interface operating systems (RIOS) are desirable.
Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Suite & 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.
Key competencies required for this role:
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.
Team management
This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.