Telecommunications Officer

UN Secretariat; Valencia; Presencial; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UNITED NATIONS GLOBAL SERVICE CENTRE (UNGSC) in Valencia, Spain, seeks a Telecommunications Officer to manage the mission's Communications Unit, lead telecom system design and timely work programs, and coordinate multi‑mission projects across regions.

The role requires an advanced degree in telecommunications engineering or equivalent, strong leadership, budgeting, procurement, and inter‑agency collaboration skills, with English and French as working languages.

Qualificações

• Advanced degree in telecommunications engineering or related field; alternatively a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the Communications Unit, ensuring timely completion of work programs.
• Oversee design and implementation of major telecommunications systems and networks.
• Coordinate multiple projects across missions and regions.
• Coach and evaluate staff, plan work assignments, and provide mentorship.
• Manage budgets, procurements, and contract negotiations.
• Provide emergency communications capabilities and asset management.
• Collaborate with other UN agencies to enhance inter‑agency operations.

Conhecimentos

Telecommunications design

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Inter‑agency coordination

IT/networking knowledge

Formação académica

Advanced degree in telecommunications engineering

Alternative: first-level degree + 2 years experience

Ferramentas

Satellite ground stations

WAN/data center networking

Video conferencing

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Organizational context: The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) in Valencia, Spain, provides essential Supply Chain, Geospatial, IT, and Telecommunications services globally. This Telecommunications Officer role is situated within the Network Support Unit of the Infrastructure Operations Section, reporting to the Chief of IOS, and plays a key part in delivering these critical services to UN entities worldwide.

Job purpose: The Telecommunications Officer is responsible for managing the mission's Communications Unit, ensuring timely execution of work programs. This includes developing strategies and overseeing the design and implementation of major telecommunications systems, managing concurrent projects across missions, and leading a team of telecommunications professionals. The role involves identifying system needs, developing feasibility plans, and managing budgets and procurements. Additionally, the officer provides emergency communications support, liaises with other UN agencies for collaboration, and manages telecommunications assets, ensuring the efficient and effective operation of vital communication infrastructure for UN operations.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include managing the Communications Unit and ensuring timely completion of work programs. The role involves developing strategies and overseeing the design and implementation of major telecommunications systems, managing multiple concurrent projects across regional or all field missions. Leading and directing a team of telecommunications officers/engineers, planning work assignments, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating staff are crucial. The officer will identify new system needs or modifications, develop feasibility plans, and manage project timelines and costs. Budget development, expenditure control according to UN Financial Rules, and managing procurements, including needs assessments and contract negotiation, are also key. Asset management, providing emergency communications capabilities, and coordinating with other UN agencies for collaboration are essential duties.

Education

An advanced university degree or equivalent in telecommunications engineering, electronic engineering, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree combined with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted as an alternative.

Work experience

A minimum of seven years of progressive experience in telecommunications, network design, or a related area is required, with at least four years in a management capacity. Experience with international ICT practices and regulations is necessary. Required experience includes managing enterprise-level telecommunication and IT networking infrastructure, such as satellite ground stations, UHF/VHF radio, WAN, data center networking, SDN, and video conferencing. Experience supporting field operations is desirable.

Skills

Management of telecommunications systems, strategic planning, project oversight, team leadership, budget management, procurement, asset management, emergency communications, inter-agency coordination, analytical and conceptual capacity, problem-solving, and IT/telecommunications strategy knowledge.

Required languages

English, French

Desired languages