Direct supervision and support are received from the Senior Administrative Assistant. The incumbent will also refer to technical manuals and UNHCR instructions concerning telecom operations.

1. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
INTERNAL/EXTERAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Vacancy Notice No.: IVN/EVN/KEN/DDB/15/024
Title of Post Telecoms Operator Grade G4
Post Number 10008718 Date of Issue 29 September 2015
Location Sub Office Dadaab Closing Date 12 October 2015
OPERATIONAL CONTEXT
Direct supervision and support are received from the Senior Administrative Assistant. The incumbent will also refer
to technical manuals and UNHCR instructions concerning telecom operations.
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
- 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;
- Selects the most efficient and economic means for the transmission of messages, taking into consideration
the nature and priority of communications to be 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, types a wide variety of
materials from drafts, printed text, using a word processor.
- May assist in making Travel arrangements.
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- 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.
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Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
- Sound knowledge and practice of Secretarial functions
- Good Communication skills

2. Competencies:-
VALUES
 INTEGRITY
 PROFESSIONALISM
 RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY CORE COMPETENCIES
CORE COMPETENCIES
 ACCOUNTABILITY
 TEAM WORK & COLLABORATION
 COMMUNICATION
 COMMITTMENT TO CONTINOUS LEARNING
 CLIENT & RESULTS ORIENTATION
 ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Relevant cross function competencies as selected by the position manager will apply .
CROSS – FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
 ANALYTICAL THINKING
 INNOVATION & CREATIVITY
 TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS
 NEGOTIATION & CONFLICT RESOLUTION
 PLANNING & ORGANIZING
 POLICY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
 POLITICAL AWARENESS
 STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
 CHANGE CAPABILITY & ADAPTABILITY
Submission of Applications
This vacancy is open for qualified Kenyans ONLY. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
IMPORTANT
Staff members who wish to be considered for this position should send their application letter to: The Human
Resources Section, Nairobi and attach Personal History Form (P.11). Please quote Reference
IVN/EVN/KEN/DDB/15/024. Late applications will not be considered.
Please remember to submit photocopy/scanned copies of all supporting documents. Documents submitted shall
not be returned to the applicants. Due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will be invited
for interview. A test may also be administered.
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link -
http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc and attach it to their application for the position. Applications should be
sent to postal address, P.O. Box 43801, 00100 or hand delivered to UNHCR Branch Office for Kenya, Lynwood
House, Waiyaki Way (opposite Lions Place). Please quote Reference: IVN/EVN/KEN/DDB/15/024.
Candidates should also submit copies of academic Certificates from the relevant institutions.
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