Background
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UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Security Adviser (SA) and the Field Security Associates (FSAs) the Senior Radio Operator provides operational support to UN personnel in the monitoring of missions from the Security Operations Centre (SOC).
The Senior Radio Operator also collects relevant security information for the analysis of trends and supports the FSAs in the supervision and daily monitoring of the activities conducted by SOC.
Follow-up of the daily operations of the Security Operations Centre (SOC), monitoring compliance with operational policies and the progress of administrative tasks, and addressing operational issues and concerns in a timely and client-oriented fashion, to ensure operational excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise maintenance of proper registry system
Provides support to UN personnel in dealing with security situations and register the actions taken.
Supervise monitoring of field missions of UN personnel
Liaising with local authorities to address security events
Monitoring the local news network and informing the Security Adviser of any security- related issue.
Distribution of security-related information to UN personnel.
Preparation of security incident reports when UN personnel require support from the Operations Room.
Follow-up of the daily activities of the Operations Room conducted by the Radio Operations, as instructed by the SA.
Provides general administrative and operational assistance to the SA and the FSAs
Performs other additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Competencies
Cross-Functional & Technical competencies
| Thematic Area | Name | Definition |
| Ethics | UN policy knowledge - ethics | Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity |
| Administration & Operations | Documents and records management | Overall document (hard or electronic) management; registry and retention policy including storing and archiving |
| Bussines Management | Operations Management | Ability to effectively plan, organize, and the oversee the organization business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner. Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms |
| Bussines Development | Integration within the UN | Ability to identity, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in jointwork; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/orpractical situations |
| Core |
| Achieve Results: | LEVEL 1: Plansand monitors own work, paysattention to details, delivers quality workby deadline |
| Think Innovatively: | LEVEL 1: Opento creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements |
| Learn Continuously | LEVEL 1: Openminded and curious, shares knowledge, learnsfrom mistakes, asksfor feedback |
| Adapt with Agility | LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible |
| Act with Determination | LEVEL 1: Shows driveand motivation, ableto deliver calmlyin face of adversity, confident |
| Engage and Partner | LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others,forms positive relationships |
| Enable Diversity and Inclusion | LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination |
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Secondary educationis required
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in information systems, computer or related field, with technical or higher education.
- Experience in Microsoft office packages is required.
- Experience in operations control rooms and monitoring in humanitarian field missions.
- Desirable experience in the security area of United Nations organizations, NGOs, private international organizations or embassies.
- Desirable experience in research and studies in the maps y geolocation designing,
- Language requirements: Spanish and intermediate knowledge of English is desirable.
Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
Disclaimer
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.
UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.
Applicant information about UNDP rosters
Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
Non-discrimination
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
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