OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL
CTG Global is a Personnel Management Service Company specialised in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, and Human Resources in countries experiencing or emerging from armed conflict, natural disasters, or acute social and economic crisis worldwide. CTG Global provides tailored personnel management support enabling a growing number of public and private sector agencies and individuals to achieve their objectives in complex and challenging environments. CTG Global clients currently comprise UN agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), and different corporate organisations such as security companies.
OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION
The Communications and Information Technology Officer (CITO) is required to operate from project locations which may be in remote and hazardous locations where he/she will be required to set-up and look after the Project’s communications and IT infrastructure.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS
Prepare a communications and IT infrastructure plan for designated UNOPS project in conformance with our client’s 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 Staff 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 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 our client’s Project Manager.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
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;
o HF and VHF systems consistent with UN protocols, regulations, and SOPs;
o Radio procedures based on military and UN requirements, e.g. sending and receiving messages, the phonetic alphabet, daily radio maintenance, aerial configuration, etc.;
Previous experience in developing countries with similar conditions to those in Countries of Service under consideration will be an advantage.
LANGUAGES
Excellent written and spoken English;
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_510” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
