Radio Operators at the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) - Maiduguri and Damaturu

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to a number of General Services position based in WFP Nigeria. The position is based in Maiduguri and Damaturu respectively. If you are a Nigerian national, committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for people in need, we would like to hear from you.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Radio Operator (G4)

Locations: Maiduguri (2); Damaturu (2)

Key Responsibilities (not all inclusive, nor exhaustive)

• Coordinate with WFP Security staff and/or UNDSS Radio Room, to facilitate accurate and efficient security-related information flow following established standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for monitoring and channelling all radio communications including tracking of WFP vehicle and staff movement
• Produce regular and ad hoc reports including daily radio checks, and assist in preparation and dispatch of the summary of security incidents and other information to staff
• Provide efficient support and training to users on telecommunications equipment and procedures including Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) requirements.
• Create and maintain databases
• Follow established emergency response processes and procedures

Qualification, Experience and Attributes

• Experience: Four or more years of progressive responsible work experience in telecommunication/radio operations, information technology, or other relevant field of work,
• Education: Completion of secondary school education, technical training in Communication equipment or other work related areas.

Terms And Conditions
Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. WFP offers an attractive compensation package. For more details please visit International Civil Service Commission website: http://icsc.un.org (link: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances/salaries/nigeria.htm)

Application Closing Date
6th September, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume/Curriculum Vitae as a single document to: [email protected] electronically.

Note

• WFP will apply a rigorous and transparent selection process including thorough assessment of technical skills to ensure the best candidates are selected for the job
• Only applications sent electronically to the designated email address with Job title clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.