Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

Afghanistan is one of the world’s most complex emergencies, and the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Afghan people are grappling with the impact of conflict, poverty, economic decline, and natural disasters. In this context, Afghan women and girls face unique vulnerabilities and require urgent support as gender inequality is interwoven with conflict dynamics and humanitarian needs. It is essential that Afghan women and girls can continue to shape the development of their country, and that their gains are protected. UN Women remains fully committed to supporting Afghan women and girls and to putting them at the center of the global response to the crisis in Afghanistan.

UN Women has been in Afghanistan for two decades. UN Women’s programming approach is informed by analysis of the political, economic and humanitarian situation, risks to and capacities of partner organizations, and needs of Afghan women and girls. UN Women Afghanistan currently has four key programme priorities: (1) Gender in Humanitarian Action, (2) Ending Violence Against Women, (3) Women’s Economic Empowerment, and (4) Women, Peace and Security.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of Security Specialist the Radio Operator will be responsible for below tasks:

• Report to and responsible to Security Specialist for all security related matters;
• Operate Radio Room and all communications systems;
• Ensure that the Security section is informed at all times on location and movements of staff in area in accordance with established procedures;
• Report any irregularities of Radio Room communications network to Field Security Advisor;
• Operate location tracking, monitoring, and emergency management systems;
• Perform security radio check with all available staff on a regular basis and during emergency situations;
• Report results of radio checks to Security Officer;
• Track daily movement of staff and maintain record sheet;
• Manage Security Radio Room in event of emergency, announcing Security Advisories to inform staff of situation and immediately account for al staff as required;
• Advise Transport drivers on any changes in local security restrictions
• Hourly tracking of staff road missions and convoys and update UNDSS radio room of mission progress;
• Daily check of Radio Room occurrence/incident log book;
• Assist in updating records as required;
• Perform administrative functions in Radio Room;
• Issue and receive vehicle keys, and office keys as required;
• Monitor security cameras as required;
• Maintain Radio Room filing system;
• Perform other security related duties as directed by the supervisor.
• The key results have direct impact on implementing and maintaining UN security standards and procedures that allow staff to carry out duties in an environment that meets basic safety and security standards.

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf

Functional Competencies

• Knowledge Management and Learning
• Shares knowledge and experience;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
• Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Ability to perform a variety of standard tasks related to security and radio operation;
• Good knowledge of financial rules and regulations, accounting;
• Leadership and Self-Management
• Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• High School graduate with specialized skills and training in the operation of radio communications equipment in a security environment.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant radio operation experience at the national or international level is required. UN experience is an advantage.

Other Skills:

• Knowledge of Sat phone, HF, UHF and VHF radio operation;
• Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel);
• Physically fit.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English language and national languages of duty station Dari and/or Pashto.Application:
• All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from Application and recruitment process tendersglobal.net About us: Careers at UN Women tendersglobal.net UN Women – Headquarters Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
• Note:

  In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality, and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW, and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

  Inclusion Statement:

  At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits employ, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need.

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