Overview

The potential candidate is expected to collect and disseminate security-related information and respond to radio communications to facilitate timely operational response to security incidents.

Tasks Summary

• Disseminate radio communication and information received via mission specific talk group.
• Alert the SOC Operation Supervisor or the Chief Security Officer (CSO) immediately of any serious accident received via radio.
• Monitor and control the main radio network and all other radio networks.
• Ensure all communications equipment is in working condition before the start of duty.
• Receive, record, and pass all security related information, email, PAXSs and others received through group email address to supervisory channels.
• Notify the supervisor of any incident and accident reported via communication network.
• Request and accurately identify and verify exact location of all incidents and accidents.
• Advise all radio users who stray to the security channels with matters not related to security to switch to the proper talk group.
• Conduct radio checks with all Security Guards on duty daily.
• Conduct radio checks with all International Security Officers at designated hours daily.
• Conduct radio checks with all International Staff and Re-locatable National Staff including UN Agencies and Visitors at designated hours daily.
• Monitor the various radio channels and report all security incidents to the Security Duty Officer.
• Assist in broadcasting all security related information to Mission Staff Members via the various radio channels.
• Provide necessary assistance to all UN staff and staff of other affiliated organizations who may need security assistance through radio channels or telephone.
• Respond to all telephone calls coming into the radio room and direct the person to the appropriate section.
• Maintain control of all spare keys to Mission offices.
• Register the withdrawal and return of all keys in the key register logbook.
• Maintain the key control register.
• Assist in recording and maintaining all activities occurring during his/her shifts.
• Assist in maintaining an updated list of all emergency contact numbers.
• Assist in maintaining the telephone numbers and call signs of all senior security personnel, International and National Staff including UN Agencies and Visitors.
• Maintain all equipment assigned to the radio room.
• Report any damages of any equipment assigned to the radio room and arrange for the repairs of such equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor.

Experience Requirements

• At least one (1) year experience in UN Security Radio Operation is required
• At least one (1) year of progressive experience with a local, national or private police, security, fire brigade organization or previous operational, administrative occupation/employment is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.

Languages Preferred: Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Work Modality: Abyei