Telecoms Operator at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Duties

•  Distribute incoming cables, messages, and other communication in accordance with established instructions.
•  Ensure that all communications handed to him/her for transmission are properly prepared and authorized and promptly transmitted.
•  Select the most efficient and economic means for the transmission of messages, taking into consideration the nature and priority of communications to be transmitted.
•  Maintain a station log where all occurrences related to the operation of the telecommunication equipment are entered.
•  Ensure that no unauthorised communications are exchanged on the network.
•  Maintain all the equipment placed under his/her responsibility in good working condition.
•  Assist new staff members in the proper operation of telecommunication equipment.
•  May perform secretarial functions, such as handling paperwork on routine matters, arranges appointment/meetings both internally and externally, screen telephone calls, type a wide variety of materials from drafts, printed text, use word processor.
•  May assist in making travel arrangements.
•  Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level

• G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher