Spectrum / Frequency Management Specialist

CTG Overview

• CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
• CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
• Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
• Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of Position

• CTG is looking for qualified candidates for the below mentioned TOR.

Role Objectives

• Analyse technical data of communication systems.
• Do propagation analysis & advice on frequencies for HF, VHF & UHF communications.
• Based on knowledge of radio equipment & radio propagation, initiate & direct actions to avoid conflicts in frequency assignments.
• Maintain & administer the mission’s frequency records.
• In a coordinated matter, allocate frequencies according to bandwidth needs & availability, regulatory requirements & propagations factors.
• Review & assist to solve interference problems.

Project Reporting

• This role reports to the line manager.

Key Competencies

• Minimal 5 year experience in spectrum / frequency management.
• Excellent communication, planning, organizing & writing skills.
• Ability to transfer knowledge & skills to UN personnel.
• Knowledge of the ITIL framework.
• Experience in customer services & the ability to provide a professional interface with the user community.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work outside normal working hours if required.
• Industry recognized certifications are an asset.

Team Management

• This role has no team management responsability.

Further Information

• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.