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• Operate VHF
  & HF radios, sat-phones and maintain daily radio and operations log
  book;
• Manage an
  efficient emergency coordination center;
• Conduct radio
  checks as requested by the UN security operations;
• Act quickly in
  the event of an emergency and contact relevant authorities to contain and
  help solve critical incidents;
• Coordinate and
  follow up with QRF for incident occurrences;
• Obtain security
  clearance for trips to and from UN operational areas country-wide;
• Record and
  track UN vehicles and staff movements during missions;
• Periodically
  check and maintain an updated list of important contacts, agency contacts,
  SMT, OMT, Warden list and contacts etc;
• Prepare and
  maintain updated UN information boards;
• Maintain a
  detailed incident log book for the daily security reports;
• Gather, compile
  and forward to the Security Officers and Data Assistant security
  information for regular reports;
• Keep stock of
  radio room equipment;
• Report all
  faults relating to the efficient functioning of the Radio room;
• Receive and
  place incoming and outgoing telephone calls and faxes;
• Keep a register
  of office phone utilization;
• Prepare and
  conduct emergency telecommunications briefing for new staff;
• Perform any
  other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

• The candidate should have completed Secondary
  School Education in both “O” and “A” level.
• The applicant should also possess two
  years experience in telex, facsimile and radio operations as well a
  certificate in Radio Communications.
• Language: Fluency in English in both writing
  and speaking. 

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the
  UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and
  strategic goals of UNDP;
•  Displays cultural, gender, religion,
  race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without
  favoritism.

• In-depth understanding of the
  socio-economic and political context of Uganda with a strong understanding
  of the legal frameworks of the country;
• Ability to facilitate and provide support
  to civil society in the area of governance, peace and development through
  consultative forums, workshops, mentoring and experience sharing.

• Focuses on impact and result for the
  client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy
  and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Demonstrates strong oral and written
  communication skills;
• Remains calm, in control and good humor
  even under pressure;
• Demonstrates openness to change and
  ability to manage complexities;
• Good understanding of Result Based
  Management (RBM).

• In-depth understanding of the
  socio-economic and political context of Uganda with a strong understanding
  of the legal frameworks of the country;
• Ability to facilitate and provide support
  to civil society in the area of governance, peace and development through
  consultative forums, workshops, mentoring and experience sharing;
• Ability to develop evidence-based policy
  advice;
• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning
  culture;
• Actively works towards continuing personal
  learning and development in relevant practice areas.

• Focuses on impact and results for the
  client and responds positively to feedback;
• Ability to lead strategic planning,
  results-based management and reporting;
• Ability to lead and manage corporate
  strategic initiatives;
• Excellent computer and information system
  skills.

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