About UN-WFP Afghanistan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. More than half the population of Afghanistan – a record 22.8 million people – will face acute food insecurity in 2022. The combined effects of drought, conflict, COVID-19, and the economic crisis, have severely affected lives, livelihoods, and people’s access to food. The team of 600 staff, 550 of which are Afghan nationals are working tireless to bring emergency food and nutrition assistance to the millions of people suffering across the country. The assistance provided by WFP includes emergency food assistance, school meals, nutrition programmes and important self-reliance and resilience programmes. The packet of support can include food, cash, or vouchers

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Job description

Job Description:

1. Coordinate with WFP Security staff and/or UNDSS Radio Room, to facilitate accurate and efficient security-related information flow following established standard operating procedures.

2. Responsible for monitoring and channelling all radio communications including tracking of WFP vehicle and staff movement, to ensure efficient 24-hour coverage of telecommunications services.

3. Produce regular and ad hoc reports including daily radio checks, and assist in preparation and dispatch of the summary of security incidents and other information to staff, to facilitate accurate, efficient and concise communication and information flow.

4. Provide efficient support and training to users on telecommunications equipment and procedures including Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) requirements, to ensure effective use of telecommunications equipment.

5. Maintain inventory and provide recommendations for potential improvements, to support efficient planning and keep WFP telecommunications equipment operational.

6. Create and maintain databases (e.g. lists of call signs, addresses, telephone numbers, wardens, etc.), to ensure accurate information is available at all times.

7. Follow established emergency response processes and procedures, to ensure prompt assistance in case of emergencies.

 

Job Requirements:

Education:

Completion of secondary school education. Technical training in communication equipment or other work related areas.

Experience:

Three or more years of work experience in telecommunications/radio operations, information technology, or other relevant field of work.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good knowledge in the telecommunication operations and procedures and high standard computer literacy.

• Ability to operate and maintain telecommunications equipment including installation works.

• Good communication skills; ability to provide short briefings and communications clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to multi-task, and respond simultaneously and in a timely fashion to demanding job requirements.

• Ability to prioritize a heavy workload, demonstrate judgement, initiative, alertness and emotional stability, especially in emergency situations.

• Good coordination and control skills to act swiftly and adequately in case of emergencies and resolve operational issues promptly.

• High sense of discretion and integrity.

• Client orientation and ability to establish effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment.

• Ability to work in a team.

Language:

Fluency (level C) in English language and in Dari and/or Pashto;

Job Location : 

Badakhshan Balkh Herat Kabul Kandahar Nangarhar

 

Submission Guideline:

This vacancy announcement is for Afghan nationals only and WFP encourages especially Afghan females and Afghans with disabilities to apply.

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Submission Email:

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