Telecommunications Officer Job in Nairobi


Type of Contract: Technical Assistant
Date of Issue: 12 March 2012 
Closing Date: 25 March 2012

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above National Officer position in the ICT Section of UNICEF Kenya Country Office.

Purpose of the Post: 

Under the supervision of the ICT Manager, the role of the Emergency Telecommunications Officer is to provide technical, operational, procedural and end-user support in the implementation, maintenance and improvement of telecommunications systems in accordance with ICT work plan, consistent with the Country Programme Management Plan.

Key Accountabilities, Duties and Tasks:
  • Implements Telecommunications services in support of UNICEF operations using HF/VHF radios, Satellite Data Telephony systems (Inmarsat, Iridium, Thuraya), Solar Power Systems, Antennas, Masts etc., including routine maintenance and end-user training;
  • Provides basic technical support with Local Area Networks (LAN) / Wireless LANs using Bridges, Switches, Routers, etc.;
  • Performs gap assessment in the area of telecommunications including preparation of specifications and procurement plan;
  • Participates in UN-interagency emergency telecoms working groups to assure compatibility and sharing of resources between UNICEF and other UN agencies in support of humanitarian programmes.
  • Performs any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Education: University Degree in telecommunications or equivalent qualifications.
  • Work Experience: Two years relevant ICT or telecommunication network experience at national or international level.
  • Training: Training in rapid deployment, crisis telecommunications planning, development, project management and networking technologies. Certification in satellite and radio communication systems. Entry level network certification with data networking such as CCNA an asset. Experienced in implementing telecommunications in emergency operations and/or trained in emergency telecommunications. Knowledge and experience with Local Area Network (LAN), and computer programming an asset. Knowledge of United Nations systems, programming practices an asset.
  • Language: Fluency in English and Swahili including local working language of Kenya.
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Core Values (Required): 1) Commitment, 2) Diversity and Inclusion, 3) Integrity
  • Core Competencies (Required): 1) Communication, 2) Drive for Results 3) Working With People
  • Functional Competencies (Required): 1) Analysing, 2) Applying Technical Expertise, 3) Formulating Strategies and Concepts, 4) Planning and Organizing
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure they forward their applications along with their curriculum vitae (internal candidates should attach copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports), to:

The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/ICT/2012-009” in the email subject.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply