Somalia: Communication and Information Systems – Regional Communications Assistant

Position Name: Communication and Information Systems – Regional Communications Assistant
Employment Regime: Seconded/Contracted
Post Category for Contracted: Mission Support - Assistant Level
Ref. number: SOM-073
Location: Mogadishu
Availability: ASAP
Component/Department/Unit: Mission Support Department/ CIS Unit
Security Clearance Level: EU CONFIDENTIAL
Open to Contributing Third States: No

1. Reporting Line:
   The Communications and Information Systems (CIS) Regional Communications Assistant reports to the
   Chief of CIS Unit.
2. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
    To be responsible for the installation, maintenance/repairs of VHF and mobile radio equipment (Motorola
   MotoTrbo) and associated antennae systems and ancillaries;
    To program radio equipment and repeaters;
    To erect masts and antennae as required;
    To install power supplies and backup power systems;
    To install and maintain satellite systems Iridium and VSAT;
    To install and maintain Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) equipment;
    To ensure that adequate levels of spare parts are available for all equipment;
    To establish the necessary technical liaison and coordination with other international organizations in the
   mission area;
    To provide advice and training to all end users;
    To produce precise reports concerning communication issues and to recommend improvements for future
   acquisitions;
    Responsible for support, repairs and installation of Iridium based satellite phones and terminals;
    Coordination with consultants, external experts, and outsourced services in support of the development
   and maintenance of the missions information services and the overall information systems architecture in
   the locations where you are responsible;
    To undertake any other related tasks as required by the Line Manager.
3. Mission Specific Tasks and Responsibilities: N/A
4. Essential Qualifications and Experience:
    Successful completion of a minimum level of secondary education attested by a diploma giving access to post-secondary education and/or a professional technical/mechanical trade and/or technical engineering;
   AND
    After having fulfilled the education requirements, a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Information and Communication Technology support and implementation either in civilian or military environments.
5. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    Professional knowledge in Motorola GP/GM/GR/MTR radio systems;
    Knowledge in Digital radio systems like Motorola Tetra or MotoTrbo;
    Knowledge in VoIP PBX systems;
    Knowledge in satellite technology
6. Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
    Previous experience in international environment, particular in crisis areas with multi-national and
   international organizations;
    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as a team member in a multi-cultural, multiethnic environment.
    Good interpersonal and communication skills;
    Ability to perform under stress and in difficult circumstances.
7. Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    Knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP missions;
    Ability to converse in business terms about organisational technology needs and solutions and in technical terms with IT and communications specialists.

Official announcement and details on the recruitment procedure available at: https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage/57196/call-contributions-european-union-capacity-building-mission-somalia-eucap-somalia_en