Parent sector :  Communication and Information Sector (CI)

Duty Station:  Cameroon/Chad 

Job Category:  Communication and Information

Type of contract:  Consultant

Contract duration: 1 month

Recruitment open to:  External candidates

Deadline for applications (midnight Paris time):  NOVEMBER 02, 2022

Core Values ??of UNESCO: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

Under the general authority of the Director of the UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office for Central Africa based in Yaoundé and the direct supervision of the Regional Communication and Information Adviser, the contractor undertakes to carry out the work related to the installation of broadcasting equipment (on the pylon) of the Waza and Bol community radio.

To do this, he must:

1. Install the antenna system on the tower;
2. Ensure the storage and security of the equipment and tools used in the context of the installation of the broadcasting part;
3. Ensure the proper functioning of the equipment installed in collaboration with the person in charge of the installation of the general equipment of the radio;
4. Install the link system between the production site and the distribution site;
5. Install the feeder securely on the pylon.

SKILLS (Basic / Managerial)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Secondary level and good experience in setting up community radios.

Professional experience and skills

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the maintenance and installation of community radio equipment in rural areas;

• Have a good experience in the installation on the community radio pylon;
• Have proven experience in the installation of radio production and broadcasting equipment.

 Languages

• Excellent knowledge (written and spoken) of French or English and good knowledge of the other language.
• Knowledge of a local language will be an asset.

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

UNESCO recalls that the overriding consideration in the recruitment of staff should be the need to provide the Organization with the services of persons possessing the highest standards of work, competence and integrity. UNESCO applies a zero tolerance policy towards any form of harassment. UNESCO is committed to achieving and maintaining equitable and diverse geographical distribution, as well as gender parity among its staff members in all categories and at all levels. In addition, UNESCO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Applications from nationals of non- and under-represented Member States ( please click here for the latest update) are particularly welcome and strongly encouraged. People from minority and indigenous groups, as well as people with disabilities, are also encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Global mobility is required for staff appointed to international positions.