Telecommunications Specialist for ETC in Lviv/Roving & Roster in Ukraine (Ukraine Nationals Only) at World Food Programme (WFP)

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Current opening is in Lviv/Roving Ukraine. This VA may be used as a roster to fill in similar positions in other locations in Ukraine. 

Background and purpose of the assignment: 

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, assisting 115.5 million people in 84 countries by delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience. Food and food-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to break the cycle of hunger and poverty. WFP operated in eastern Ukraine from 2014 to 2018, reaching more than one million people through cash, food vouchers or locally purchased food rations, while operating in both government- and non-government-controlled areas.

WFP is currently engaged in a large-scale response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. The current conflict is a main driver of hunger and food insecurity in the world. The United Nations estimate that 12 million people inside Ukraine will need relief and protection, while more than 4 million Ukrainian refugees may need protection and assistance in neighboring countries in the coming months. It is estimated that 1.3 million refugees and asylum-seekers arrived from Ukraine to neighboring countries as of 4 March; this number could grow to 1.5 million people. More than 50 percent have set to Poland, 13 percent in Hungary, 9 percent in Moldova and the rest in other European countries.

The Telecommunications specialist will serve as an active member of the ETC Team, through deployment to the Ukraine Response.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will be based in Lviv however will roving across Ukraine and will report to the ETC Coordinator She/he be responsible for deploying and servicing the ETC systems and services. Within delegated authority, the staff member will be responsible for the following duties:
•    Design and manage deployment of ETC standard telecoms and connectivity systems including budgeting and planning a voice and data network;
•    Plan and manage deployment and support of ICT systems;
•    Finding and negotiating repeater site’s in Humanitarian operational hubs
•     Control issues of frequency coordination and licensing, interfacing with local telecommunications regulatory authorities and other UN agencies;
•    Evaluate existing telecoms infrastructure and propose improvements and organize upgrades accordingly;
•    Develop and recommend strategies to address specific telecommunications, connectivity, and related training needs;
•    Provide emergency communications capabilities in support of staff security, including providing a focal point for inter-agency emergency field security communications liaison;
•    Recommend to partners standard operation procedures, alternative ET solutions and a cost/benefit analysis for each solution;
•    Support training of staff and capacity building of humanitarian partners in country;
•    Manage and maintain the HF/VHF callsign and HF selcall system;
•    Perform other related duties as required.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the duties involved in this position, WFP reserves the right to add, remove or alter duties when business need dictates. A TOR document will be agreed prior to commencement of additional responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

• University degree with experience and training/courses in one or more of the following disciplines: Computer, Telecoms, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related discipline or relevant experience;
• Languages needed are English and Ukrainian  fluency in both oral and written communication is required;
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and other related software.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in an national/international context, preferably in humanitarian context;
• Previous employment in local telecommunications company in Ukraine is an advantage

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, transforming technical terminology into easily understood language;
• Good analytical skills, resourcefulness, initiative;
• Ability to plan and organise work programme; ability to work with minimum supervision under own initiative;
• Tact and ability to work harmoniously with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills ability to conceptualise issues, think in abstract terms, and analyse numerical data;
• Experience in Emergency ICT assessments, analysis, and contingency planning;
• Requires the ability to work under pressure and on multiple tasks.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Position title: Telecommunications Specialist

Type of Contract: SSA6

Unit/Division: ETC

Duty Station (City, Country): Lviv/Roving, Ukraine.

Duration: 6 months (ASAP), possible extension.

2022-04-29 2022-05-11T00:00:00+03:00 Full time TELECOMMUTE Україна World Food Programme (WFP)