Org. Setting and Reporting

The temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The temporary position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). Pursuant to Security Council resolution 2793 (2025), UNSOH has been mandated to provide support; primarily to the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), the Haitian National Police (HNP), and the Haitian Armed Forces in the context of any joint operations with the GSF. Additionally, UNSOH is tasked with delivering technical assistance to the Organization of American States (OAS). The incumbent will lead the Telecommunications and Infrastructure Team within the Field Technology Section (FTS), part of the Operations Management Unit (OMU). The OMU is responsible for optimizing all core technology operational activities, managing the program of operational telecommunication services and underlying infrastructure to ensure availability and performance at the highest industry standards. It provides emergency technology layers in support of force protection, protection of civilians, and overall mission safety and security. The position is based in Port-au-Prince and is located with the Field Technology Section in the Operations Management Unit. The Telecommunications Officer, FS-6 will report to the Chief of Unit.

Responsibilities

Within the limits of delegated authority, the Telecommunications Officer (FS-6) will provide advanced engineering services for the planning, implementation, and maintenance of mission-wide telecommunications networks, ensuring robust connectivity for operational and security needs. The incumbent will: • Designs, installs tests and commissions various telecommunications systems such as local area networks, metro-area network, or country-wide or regional networks. • Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including Telecommunications Assistants, Microwave Communication Technicians, Satellite Communication Technicians, Wireless Communication Technicians, and other technical experts. • Establishes performance standards for telecommunications equipment and services and recommends corrective measures to improve service quality and operational performance. • Oversee the integration of emergency communication capabilities to support staff security and inter-agency coordination. • Provides planning support for rapid set-up and operation of communications infrastructure from “scratch” at local and wide area levels, including visiting regional sites for technical reconnaissance missions. • Provides emergency communications capabilities in support of staff security, including providing a focal point for interagency emergency field security communications liaison. • Prepares and makes presentations on telecommunications networks and equipment to staff and other UN agencies. • Identifies appropriate standards to procure communications equipment at the least cost and in the most expeditious manner. • Coordinate with mission components and external partners to maintain interoperability and continuity of critical communication services. • Supervises staff/technicians as required. • Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of the management, design, implementation and maintenance of complex telecommunications systems; ability to organise and manage diverse and cross functional groups; ability to develop and oversee large centralized or decentralized institutional systems; conceptual and analytical capacity to understand telecommunications systems and business operational issues; ability to improve processes and approaches; knowledge of the organization's ICT and telecommunications strategy as it relates to user area(s). Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and certification/diploma of other supplemental academic qualifications is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years (or 5 years with a first level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in telecommunications, electronic data transmission, network design or related areas is required, of which, at least 2 years' experience providing services is in the field of telecommunications, electronic data transmission, network design or related areas to or in a field operation of the United Nations common system or comparable international organization. Experience managing and delivering highly complex projects, and experience in integrating large-scale telecommunications systems, while working in a conflict or post-conflict setting is required. Demonstrated expertise in the architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management of complex telecommunications systems, including both centralized and decentralized networks, with a focus on operational reliability and security is required. Experience in designing and managing telecommunications infrastructures, with the capacity to oversee integration, scalability, and interoperability across mission-critical platforms, is required. Strong conceptual and analytical skills to assess telecommunications challenges, identify operational risks, and implement innovative solutions that enhance system performance and mission outcomes, is required. Experience in budget, staffing and performance management and reporting is required.

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Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This temporary job opening is being advertised for advance planning purposes pending formal approval of the relevant funding and staffing structures. An appointment may be terminated, or post level adjusted in accordance with the Staff Rules for such reasons as abolition of post or reduction of staff or committee funding approvals, for example in the event that the funding for the post is not approved or the mandate of the mission is not extended. The selected candidate will be expected to temporarily deploy until 30 June 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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