Overview of position
The contracted personnel is responsible for the installation, maintenance & repair of ICT equipment & must have a strong knowledge of rigging procedures, safety regulations & the ability to work at heights. Riggers must also be skilled in using various hand & power tools & have excellent problem solving skills.
Role objectives
- Must be able to do site survey, plan & provide requirements for mast / tower base foundation work.
- Experience on construction & dismantling of Communication mast / tower.
- Preparation & shipment of communications materials on the sites.
- Perform annual Inspection & safety maintenance of all structures across the mission.
- Install & maintain ICT infrastructure, including towers, antennas & cables.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations & procedures while working at heights.
- Knowledgeable in using various equipment & tools, such as hoists & rigging equipment, to install & maintain telecom equipment.
- Troubleshoot & repair telecom equipment & infrastructure as needed.
- Keep accurate records of work completed & materials used.
- Stay up to date with industry trends & advancements in technology.
- Always adhere to company policies & procedures.
- Ability to climb towers & work at heights.
- Willingness to work outdoors & in varying weather conditions.
- Physical fitness & ability to carry heavy equipment.
- Provide product specific training whenever required.
- Be on call & provide 24 x 7 support to troubleshoot issues or problems when required especially during crisis & emergency situations.
- Perform any other ICT duties & tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Project reporting
The ICT Systems Integration Support - Rigging unit will be working under the direct supervision of the Rigging Unit Supervisor in UNMISS, Republic of South Sudan.
Key competencies
Expert:
- Degree or diploma in electronic, electrical, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, or other related field.
- Must have at least 8 years of working experience relating to the required technical knowledge written above.
- The following rigging valid certification from international recognized institution are required Sope Rigging International, Fall Arrest & Basic Rescue International.
- Experience & knowledge of civil works related to tower construction, troubleshooting installations, site survey, grounding electrical installations, installation of tower lights, lightening arrestors, welding & fabrication are desirable.
- Experience in using power tools, site master, through line watt meters & relevant measuring devices.
- Experience & knowledge in high radio frequency equipment / microwave radio / & or FM broadcast communications systems are desirable.
- Installation & maintenance of meteorological equipment are desirable.
- Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Suite & others.
- Project Management Certification or ITIL Foundation are desirable.
- Experience in South Sudan is desirable.
- Must have a national driver’s license & able to drive a light motor vehicle with manual transmission.
- Must be fluent in English, both written & oral.
Required competencies:
- Excellent client orientation skills with attention to technical details.
- Strong communication & organizational skills.
- Detail oriented planning & high degree of accuracy & safety.
- Works collaboratively with & supports colleagues / clients to achieve common goals.
Team management
This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.