Job descriptionBackgroundIn line with the country Security Risk Management (SRM), the United Nations system in Ghana created Radio Rooms in Accra and Tamale with the primary responsibility of ensuring the safety and security of all UN staff, dependents and property.The Radio Rooms are designed to operate on 247 basis. The position is fully funded by UN agencies in Ghana through the Local Cost Shared Securit...y Budget. The Radio Operator will provide radio communication/security support to staff and dependents in all UN AgenciesDuties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the immediate supervision of the Security Advisor (SA), the Radio Operator/Security shall be responsible for the following duties: Serving in shift-system at a 24/7 radio room which maintains a radio and telephone communication regime with all UN staff in the Area of Operation;
- When required, he/she will assist police during investigations in all security related incidents involving UN staff.
- Ensure that all communication equipment (i.e. VHF and HF radios, fax mobile and land-line phones) are in perfect working conditions before the start of duty; Receive, process, record and pass all security related information to the appropriate quarters through the normal communication channels;
- Inform the Supervisors immediately of any incident/accident; Maintain communication link with the security agencies (police and military) with a view to providing the necessary assistance to UN staff members and receiving updated information on security matters;
- Register and forward all e-mail messages and messages deposited during working and off[1]duty hours; Assist with preparation of UN IDS and Access badges when on day shift.
- Accurately identify exact location/grid references of all incident/accidents and pass information to the Supervisors and the police;
- Maintain both electronic and manual register;
- Provide relevant assistance to visiting staff members requiring assistance through radio or telephone channels;
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