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UN Volunteers: Microwave Technician
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Internship
Fully Funded
Description
All MONUSCO duty stations are considered non-family duty stations, excluding Lubumbashi, Entebbe and Kinshasa, which are now considered family duty stations, and most are now under UN Security Phase III (“replacement point”: internationally-recruited staff are momentarily focused or relocated to quantified sites/locations). In addition to insecurity linked to the comparatively unstable political situation as well as numerous conflict circumstances, certain places are subject to growing street and residential crime, including in Kinshasa and Goma.
Some degree of medical facility is provided in all MONUSCO duty stations. Certain vaccinations are obligatory for MONUSCO employees to enter the DRC, while others are obligatory for all other arriving persons. It is possible for incoming MONUSCO employees, including UN Volunteers, to be asked to provide proof of some or all vaccinations, though this is doubtful. All UN Volunteers must make sure that they are up-to-date with all suitable vaccinations, which should be evidently and appropriately endorsed in the International Certificate of Vaccination (“carte jaune”). Malaria is present virtually throughout the DRC, and it is then suggested to take prophylaxis.
Eligibilities
Minimum age of applicants must be 25 years old, nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty station.
Education:
Bachelors or equivalent in Telecommunications, or equivalent diploma/certificate from Polytechnic or college
Experience:
- 36 Months Required
- At least 3 years’ experience in working with microwave systems.
- Be familiar with safety rules on working at height and be able to carry out responsibilities at heights of up to 100m.
- Technological background and experience in radio systems installation and maintenance focusing in microwave fields in particular.
- English (Mandatory) , Level – Fluent
- French(Optional), Level – Working Knowledge
- IT architecture
- IT project management
- Telecommunications systems
- College Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education certificate.
- Fully proficient and familiar with Windows programs, especially Access, Word, Excel and other
- Must have at least 5 years working experience with computers.
- Prior Military or Police Communications Center experience would be an asset.
- Previous working knowledge with radio communications equipment desirable or.
- Valid driving license.
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
- Computer literacy, ability to manage and adopt new procedures.
- Advancement of women
- Public information and reporting
- Demonstrated understanding of adolescent and youth programming in developing and/or humanitarian settings.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multi-sectoral teams and ensure the effective use of resources in programme implementation as well as for advocacy purposes.
- Strong interest and motivation for inter-agency coordination and taking a leading role in A&Y issues.
- Flexibility, diplomacy, leadership, cultural sensitivity and the ability to work well both alone and in teams
Driving license: No
Competencies values:
- Client Orientation
- Communication
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity
- Planning and Organizing
- Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity
- Working in Teams
Benefits
A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a Family Allowance (FA) for those with dependents (maximum three).
The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications and other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to the VLA base rate of US$ 1,651. The VLA base rate is a global rate across the world, while the PAM is duty station/country-specific and fluctuates on a monthly basis according to the cost of living.
This method ensures that international UN Volunteers have comparable purchasing power at all duty stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is published at the beginning of every month on the ICSC website http://icsc.un.org.
Program Venue
Bukavu
Congo, Democratic Republic
Eligible Regions
All Regions
All Countries
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Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Angola, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic, Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia (formerly Macedonia), Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tunisia, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, UAE, UK, USA, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City (Holy See), Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Hungary, Cook Island, Congo (Republic)
Application Process
Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
- First, register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.
- Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
- First, update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.
- Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Description of task
Within the terms of administration’s delegated authority, and under the direct management of ICT Operations Officer for Kinshasa, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Manages with supervisor regarding installation of microwave apparatus and implementation of projects.
- Implements consistent and deterrent maintenance for all microwave equipment and accessories in the task area.
- Plans and designs the original microwave network proposal, taking into account path profile estimates, frequency investigations, Fresnel sectors and transmission limitations, for concluding approval by the supervisor.
- Assists in microwave pre-deployment surveys/feasibility studies and site preparation including installation of shelters, towers/antennas and associate power supply related accessories.
- Aligns and optimizes microwave dishes in order to maximize overall performance.
- Interfaces multiplexing equipment and configures connectivity to PABX, routers, switches and bridges.
- Monitors the health of the Microwave network using SNMP protocol-based software.
- When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training.
- Any other related duties as may be required.
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UN Volunteers: Microwave Technician
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Opportunity Type
Internship
Full Time
Description
All MONUSCO duty stations are considered non-family duty stations, excluding Lubumbashi, Entebbe and Kinshasa, which are now considered family duty stations, and most are now under UN Security Phase III (“replacement point”: internationally-recruited staff are momentarily focused or relocated to quantified sites/locations). In addition to insecurity linked to the comparatively unstable political situation as well as numerous conflict circumstances, certain places are subject to growing street and residential crime, including in Kinshasa and Goma.
Some degree of medical facility is provided in all MONUSCO duty stations. Certain vaccinations are obligatory for MONUSCO employees to enter the DRC, while others are obligatory for all other arriving persons. It is possible for incoming MONUSCO employees, including UN Volunteers, to be asked to provide proof of some or all vaccinations, though this is doubtful. All UN Volunteers must make sure that they are up-to-date with all suitable vaccinations, which should be evidently and appropriately endorsed in the International Certificate of Vaccination (“carte jaune”). Malaria is present virtually throughout the DRC, and it is then suggested to take prophylaxis.
Eligibilities
Minimum age of applicants must be 25 years old, nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty station.
Education:
Bachelors or equivalent in Telecommunications, or equivalent diploma/certificate from Polytechnic or college
Experience:
- 36 Months Required
- At least 3 years’ experience in working with microwave systems.
- Be familiar with safety rules on working at height and be able to carry out responsibilities at heights of up to 100m.
- Technological background and experience in radio systems installation and maintenance focusing in microwave fields in particular.
- English (Mandatory) , Level – Fluent
- French(Optional), Level – Working Knowledge
- IT architecture
- IT project management
- Telecommunications systems
- College Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education certificate.
- Fully proficient and familiar with Windows programs, especially Access, Word, Excel and other
- Must have at least 5 years working experience with computers.
- Prior Military or Police Communications Center experience would be an asset.
- Previous working knowledge with radio communications equipment desirable or.
- Valid driving license.
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
- Computer literacy, ability to manage and adopt new procedures.
- Advancement of women
- Public information and reporting
- Demonstrated understanding of adolescent and youth programming in developing and/or humanitarian settings.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multi-sectoral teams and ensure the effective use of resources in programme implementation as well as for advocacy purposes.
- Strong interest and motivation for inter-agency coordination and taking a leading role in A&Y issues.
- Flexibility, diplomacy, leadership, cultural sensitivity and the ability to work well both alone and in teams
Driving license: No
Competencies values:
- Client Orientation
- Communication
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity
- Planning and Organizing
- Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity
- Working in Teams
Benefits
A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a Family Allowance (FA) for those with dependents (maximum three).
The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications and other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to the VLA base rate of US$ 1,651. The VLA base rate is a global rate across the world, while the PAM is duty station/country-specific and fluctuates on a monthly basis according to the cost of living.
This method ensures that international UN Volunteers have comparable purchasing power at all duty stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is published at the beginning of every month on the ICSC website http://icsc.un.org.
Program Venue
Bukavu
Eligible Regions
All Regions
Eligible Countries
All Countries
Application Process
Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
- First, register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.
- Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
- First, update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.
- Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Description of task
Within the terms of administration’s delegated authority, and under the direct management of ICT Operations Officer for Kinshasa, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Manages with supervisor regarding installation of microwave apparatus and implementation of projects.
- Implements consistent and deterrent maintenance for all microwave equipment and accessories in the task area.
- Plans and designs the original microwave network proposal, taking into account path profile estimates, frequency investigations, Fresnel sectors and transmission limitations, for concluding approval by the supervisor.
- Assists in microwave pre-deployment surveys/feasibility studies and site preparation including installation of shelters, towers/antennas and associate power supply related accessories.
- Aligns and optimizes microwave dishes in order to maximize overall performance.
- Interfaces multiplexing equipment and configures connectivity to PABX, routers, switches and bridges.
- Monitors the health of the Microwave network using SNMP protocol-based software.
- When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training.
- Any other related duties as may be required.
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Fully Funded
UN Volunteers: Microwave Technician
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Opportunity Type
Internship
Paid
Description
All MONUSCO duty stations are considered non-family duty stations, excluding Lubumbashi, Entebbe and Kinshasa, which are now considered family duty stations, and most are now under UN Security Phase III (“replacement point”: internationally-recruited staff are momentarily focused or relocated to quantified sites/locations). In addition to insecurity linked to the comparatively unstable political situation as well as numerous conflict circumstances, certain places are subject to growing street and residential crime, including in Kinshasa and Goma.
Some degree of medical facility is provided in all MONUSCO duty stations. Certain vaccinations are obligatory for MONUSCO employees to enter the DRC, while others are obligatory for all other arriving persons. It is possible for incoming MONUSCO employees, including UN Volunteers, to be asked to provide proof of some or all vaccinations, though this is doubtful. All UN Volunteers must make sure that they are up-to-date with all suitable vaccinations, which should be evidently and appropriately endorsed in the International Certificate of Vaccination (“carte jaune”). Malaria is present virtually throughout the DRC, and it is then suggested to take prophylaxis.
Eligibilities
Minimum age of applicants must be 25 years old, nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty station.
Education:
Bachelors or equivalent in Telecommunications, or equivalent diploma/certificate from Polytechnic or college
Experience:
- 36 Months Required
- At least 3 years’ experience in working with microwave systems.
- Be familiar with safety rules on working at height and be able to carry out responsibilities at heights of up to 100m.
- Technological background and experience in radio systems installation and maintenance focusing in microwave fields in particular.
- English (Mandatory) , Level – Fluent
- French(Optional), Level – Working Knowledge
- IT architecture
- IT project management
- Telecommunications systems
- College Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education certificate.
- Fully proficient and familiar with Windows programs, especially Access, Word, Excel and other
- Must have at least 5 years working experience with computers.
- Prior Military or Police Communications Center experience would be an asset.
- Previous working knowledge with radio communications equipment desirable or.
- Valid driving license.
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
- Computer literacy, ability to manage and adopt new procedures.
- Advancement of women
- Public information and reporting
- Demonstrated understanding of adolescent and youth programming in developing and/or humanitarian settings.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multi-sectoral teams and ensure the effective use of resources in programme implementation as well as for advocacy purposes.
- Strong interest and motivation for inter-agency coordination and taking a leading role in A&Y issues.
- Flexibility, diplomacy, leadership, cultural sensitivity and the ability to work well both alone and in teams
Driving license: No
Competencies values:
- Client Orientation
- Communication
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity
- Planning and Organizing
- Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity
- Working in Teams
Benefits
A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a Family Allowance (FA) for those with dependents (maximum three).
The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications and other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to the VLA base rate of US$ 1,651. The VLA base rate is a global rate across the world, while the PAM is duty station/country-specific and fluctuates on a monthly basis according to the cost of living.
This method ensures that international UN Volunteers have comparable purchasing power at all duty stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is published at the beginning of every month on the ICSC website http://icsc.un.org.
Program Venue
Bukavu
Eligible Regions
All Regions
Eligible Countries
All Countries
Application Process
Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
- First, register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.
- Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
- First, update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.
- Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Description of task
Within the terms of administration’s delegated authority, and under the direct management of ICT Operations Officer for Kinshasa, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Manages with supervisor regarding installation of microwave apparatus and implementation of projects.
- Implements consistent and deterrent maintenance for all microwave equipment and accessories in the task area.
- Plans and designs the original microwave network proposal, taking into account path profile estimates, frequency investigations, Fresnel sectors and transmission limitations, for concluding approval by the supervisor.
- Assists in microwave pre-deployment surveys/feasibility studies and site preparation including installation of shelters, towers/antennas and associate power supply related accessories.
- Aligns and optimizes microwave dishes in order to maximize overall performance.
- Interfaces multiplexing equipment and configures connectivity to PABX, routers, switches and bridges.
- Monitors the health of the Microwave network using SNMP protocol-based software.
- When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training.
- Any other related duties as may be required.
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Description
All MONUSCO duty stations are considered non-family duty stations, excluding Lubumbashi, Entebbe and Kinshasa, which are now considered family duty stations, and most are now under UN Security Phase III (“replacement point”: internationally-recruited staff are momentarily focused or relocated to quantified sites/locations). In addition to insecurity linked to the comparatively unstable political situation as well as numerous conflict circumstances, certain places are subject to growing street and residential crime, including in Kinshasa and Goma.
Some degree of medical facility is provided in all MONUSCO duty stations. Certain vaccinations are obligatory for MONUSCO employees to enter the DRC, while others are obligatory for all other arriving persons. It is possible for incoming MONUSCO employees, including UN Volunteers, to be asked to provide proof of some or all vaccinations, though this is doubtful. All UN Volunteers must make sure that they are up-to-date with all suitable vaccinations, which should be evidently and appropriately endorsed in the International Certificate of Vaccination (“carte jaune”). Malaria is present virtually throughout the DRC, and it is then suggested to take prophylaxis.
BENIFITS
A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a Family Allowance (FA) for those with dependents (maximum three).
The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications and other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to the VLA base rate of US$ 1,651. The VLA base rate is a global rate across the world, while the PAM is duty station/country-specific and fluctuates on a monthly basis according to the cost of living.
This method ensures that international UN Volunteers have comparable purchasing power at all duty stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is published at the beginning of every month on the ICSC website http://icsc.un.org.
Eligibilities
Minimum age of applicants must be 25 years old, nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty station.
Education:
Bachelors or equivalent in Telecommunications, or equivalent diploma/certificate from Polytechnic or college
Experience:
- 36 Months Required
- At least 3 years’ experience in working with microwave systems.
- Be familiar with safety rules on working at height and be able to carry out responsibilities at heights of up to 100m.
- Technological background and experience in radio systems installation and maintenance focusing in microwave fields in particular.
- English (Mandatory) , Level – Fluent
- French(Optional), Level – Working Knowledge
- IT architecture
- IT project management
- Telecommunications systems
- College Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education certificate.
- Fully proficient and familiar with Windows programs, especially Access, Word, Excel and other
- Must have at least 5 years working experience with computers.
- Prior Military or Police Communications Center experience would be an asset.
- Previous working knowledge with radio communications equipment desirable or.
- Valid driving license.
- Must be fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
- Computer literacy, ability to manage and adopt new procedures.
- Advancement of women
- Public information and reporting
- Demonstrated understanding of adolescent and youth programming in developing and/or humanitarian settings.
- Ability to work collaboratively in multi-sectoral teams and ensure the effective use of resources in programme implementation as well as for advocacy purposes.
- Strong interest and motivation for inter-agency coordination and taking a leading role in A&Y issues.
- Flexibility, diplomacy, leadership, cultural sensitivity and the ability to work well both alone and in teams
Driving license: No
Competencies values:
- Client Orientation
- Communication
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity
- Planning and Organizing
- Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity
- Working in Teams
For Further Queries:
Eligible Regions:
Program Venue:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
- First, register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup.
- Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?
- First, update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile.
- Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply.
