UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES

Yaoundé / Cameroun

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION IN INTERNAL/EXTERNAL N°002/2015

Position Title : Telecoms Operator (GL4)

Position No : 10023757

Position Location : Djohong

Start date : Immediately 

Duration : one year (with possible extention) 

Deadline for submission of nominations : 12 january 2016

RESPONSABILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Field Officer of the office in Djohong, the incumbent will be assumed of the following functions:

• Distributes incoming cables, messages, and other communication in accordance with established instructions ;
• Ensures that all communications handed to him/her for transmission are properly prepared and authorized and promptly transmitted ;
• Maintains a station log where all occurrences related to the operation of the telecommunication equipment are entered ;
• Ensures that no unauthorised communications are exchanged on the network ;
• Ensures that all the equipment placed under his/her responsibility is maintained in good working condition ;
• Assists new staff members in the proper operation of telecommunication equipment ;
• May performs secretarial functions, such as handling paper work on routine, matters, arranges appointment/meetings both internally and externally, screening telephone calls, tupes a wide variety of materials from drafts, printed text, using a word processor
• May assist in making Travel arrangements.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Completed Secondary Education with a training or Certificate in radio/telecommunications.
• 2 years previous job experience 
• 2 years experience relevant to the function 
• English language is essential for the work of the post.
• Another UN language and good knowledge of the local language an asset.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION & COMPETENCIES

• Sound knowledge and practice of Secretarial functions
• Good computer skills

ELIGIBILITY

The internal candidates are the members of the staff of general services currently in service, who have been appointed by the CA process and have an appointment of indefinite duration or determined. Interested staff members should consult the Policy and procedures of the UNHCR on the assignments of the locally recruited staff (PPAL).

External candidates must be legally present in Cameroon at the time of the request and of the recruitment

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS : 12 January 2016

The application file of candidates should contain :

• A letter of motivation signed
• A personal History Form (P11) and/or the factsheet, 
• A certificate of nationality
• A certified copy of the diploma 
• The names and addresses of three persons of references

NB : For external candidates, a personal History (P11) (see on the site www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc)

• if you want to be considered (es) for this vacancy notice position, remove your folder under closed envelope in the post box of the UNHCR no. 7077 Yaounde/ Cameroon with mention "candidacy for the position no. 10024757 of Telecoms Operator" to the attention of the representative, UNHCR Representation in Cameroon, Neighborhood Bastos, 1,778 street behind the Residence of the Ambassador of Nigeria, at the latest by 12/10/2016.
• Only selected candidates will be called for a written test and an interview.
• Applications received after the deadline date of publication will not be accepted.