ANNEX II - UNOPS

In particular, the CITO responsibilities include the following:
Prepare a communications and IT infrastructure plan for designated UNOPS project in conformance
with UNOPS Operations Centre plans and integrate the project plans to the OC plan. The CITO shall
have a major input into related security plans for communications, especially for emergencies
including evacuations, tracking, HF and VHF standing radio systems;
Ensure that all project personnel is trained in applicable communications protocols;
Take part in training for emergency/crisis situations consistent with stated plans and procedures;
Manage IT system creation and installation, and maintain systems during usage;
Arrange technical support for IT and communications systems located within the project’s base and
field locations;
Regularly review existing systems and recommend improvements, system upgrades, or replacement;
Develop methods and systems to move and erect masts and aerials in remote and city locations
supporting project’s communications links;
Provide assistance to other UNOPS projects’ offices to address IT problems;
Advise on communications systems and configurations for specific regions under changing weather
and atmospheric conditions;
Participate in equipment selection, trials, and implementation;
Undertake field communications assessments and reconnaissance to support future and current
project activities and developments;
Participate in authorized activities where an In-Extremis Support situation exists;
Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.
Reporting:
The CITO will report directly to the UNOPS Project Manager.
Qualifications/Experience/Skills:
Masters or equivalent degree in Computer and Information Systems or other IT related field;
additional years of relevant work experience, preferably in combination with a relevant bachelor’s
degree, may substitute for the requirement for a master’s degree;
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in management of
communications and information technology related functions, of which at least two years should be
on the international level. Experience must include the management and preservation of electronic
records, migrating and maintaining digital archives and applying information technology to archives
functions.
Sound and proven experience and knowledge of communications equipment and networks;
HF and VHF systems consistent with UN protocols, regulations, and SOPs;
Radio procedures based on military and UN requirements, e.g. sending and receiving messages,
the phonetic alphabet, daily radio maintenance, aerial configuration, etc.;
Excellent written and spoken English;
Previous experience in developing countries with similar conditions to those in Countries of Service
under consideration will be an advantage.
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DATA COLLECTION OFFICER
General description of duties:
Under the supervision and direction of the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Rapid Response Team (RRT)
deployed to a disaster or emergency area the Data Collection Officer (DCO) will deploy to the field from a
command centre hub and collect specified data. The data will be used to develop plans and responses to
mitigate the effects of the disaster.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and operate a motor bike or quad bike in cross country terrain;
Operate independently and navigate in unfamiliar terrain in all weather conditions in remote
locations;
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