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Telecommunication Assistant

HOW TO APPLY:

STEP 1: INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION USING THE UNITED NATIONS PERSONAL HISTORY FORM P.11

(P.11 obtainable at the following web site: (https://unsmil.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/p11-form.doc).

ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED IN A FORMAT DIFFERENT TO THE UNITED NATIONS PERSONAL HISTORY FORM (P.11) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

STEP 2: Qualified candidates must submit their application using the P.11 template listed in STEP 1 by e-mail to unsmil-hrstaffing@un.org(link sends e-mail).  The application MUST include only the Job Opening No. in the subject line of their e-mail (e.g., UNSMIL-GS5-IC007/2022)

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING:

This post is located within the Office of the Chief Mission Support of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The post is located in Tripoli, Libya. The incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the Chief of Field Technology.

On 29 April 2022, the Security Council, by its resolution 2629 (2022) renewed the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) through 31 July 2022, by roll-over of its resolutions 2542 (2020) of 15 September 2020, 2570 (2021) of 16 April 2021 and 2599 (2021) of 30 September 2021. The Security Council, in resolution 2542 (2020), tasked UNSMIL, as an integrated special political mission, in full accordance with the principles of national ownership, to exercise mediation and through its good offices to: (i) further an inclusive political process and security and economic dialogue; (ii) further the continued implementation of the Libya Political Agreement; (iii) help consolidate the governance, security and economic arrangements of the Government of National Accord, including support for economic reform in collaboration with international financial institutions; (iv) help to achieve a ceasefire and, once it is agreed by the Libyan parties, provide appropriate support to its implementation; (v) support subsequent phases of the Libyan transition process, including the constitutional process and the organisation of elections; (vi) coordinate and engage closely with international actors including neighbouring countries and regional organizations; (vii) provide support to key Libyan institutions; (viii) support, on request, the provision of essential services and delivery of humanitarian assistance, including in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with humanitarian principles; (ix) monitor and report abuses and violations of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, including sexual violence in conflict, notably through the effective deployment of women and child protection advisers; (x) provide support in securing uncontrolled arms and related materiel and countering their proliferation; and (xi) co-ordinate international assistance, and provision of advice and assistance to GNA-led efforts to stabilize post-conflict zones, including those liberated from Da’esh. On 16 April 2021, the Security Council, through resolution 2570 (2021), tasked UNSMIL to provide support to the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned ceasefire monitoring mechanism including through the facilitation of confidence-building measures and the scalable and incremental deployment of UNSMIL ceasefire monitors.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the of the CFTU and delegates, the following applicant will perform the following functions:

• Installation of two-way radios in vehicles
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of radio installation within the vehicle
• Programming of various tetra radios i.e. (mobile, portable, and base)
• Programming of DECT phones
• Maintenance of the voice infrastructure including troubleshooting of cabling and Base Stations.
• Coordination and Processing of issuance and return of equipment to the warehouse
• Troubleshoot the data infrastructure cabling including the Access Point.
• Any other task assigned to you.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.  Relevant vocational training is required.

Work Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the Field of Telecommunications is required. Certificate in the field of Telecommunications is desirable. 4 years of work experience in the preferred field of practice is desirable.

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

Applicants who are not nationals from Libya must meet the relevant employment requirements of the host country, including fulfilling visa or work permit stipulations.

An appointment shall not be granted to a person who is the father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, stepchildren, or step sibling of a staff member. This restriction applies to relationships within the United Nations Secretariat and not to those with the separately administered Agencies, Funds or Programmes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY those applicants who are short-listed will be notified.

 Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

The necessity for ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity remain the paramount consideration in the employment of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency, selection will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel.

 va.ic007-2022_telecom.assistant.trp_003.pdf

Application period: 

08 Jun 2022 to 16 Jun 2022