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.
Overview of position
- CTG is looking for candidates whose experience match the below TOR.
Role objectives
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in the preparation of sites, including but not limited to performing site survey for optimal placement of satellite dishes, drafting recce reports, developing bills of quantities & coordinating with the engineering section for civil works pertaining to the installation of new satellite links & ancillaries (satellite modems, interfacility cables, grounding, etc.).
- Assist in the preparation / installation, alignment of fixed, mobile & portable VSAT system terminals of up to 7.3 meters to maximize overall link performance.
- Assist in the installation UPS & AC / DC power backup solutions.
- Perform fault diagnosis & repair.
- Perform daily monitoring of the VSAT links, draft daily performance reports to capture trends.
- Participate in regular, routine, preventive & corrective maintenance works on ICT equipment in the mission.
- Ensure that all necessary spare parts & supplies are available to reduce downtime of ICT equipment.
- Conduct receipt & inspection of new ICT equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Other duties & responsibilities:
- Ensure, in coordination with the property management group, that appropriate ICT inventory records are updated & kept.
- Conduct receipt & inspection of new ICT equipment.
Project reporting
- This role will report to the line manager.
Key competencies
- High school diploma with at least an academic or technical certificate in telecommunication or related field is required, a bachelor’s degree in telecommunication, electronics, information technology or related field is an asset.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- At least 5 years working experience in the satellite field.
- Working experience in a conflict of post conflict environment.
- Must have working experience in the installation, configuring & troubleshooting on newtech & i-direct satellite modem series.
- Proficiency with specialized, hand & power tools such as spectrum analyzer is required.
- Experience in installation, configuring & troubleshooting of mini links modems, power converters & rectifiers.
- Fluency in English, both written & oral, is required & knowledge of French is desirable.
- Strong knowledge for a wide range of telecommunications equipment such as BGAN, SATCUBE, STARLINK, THOUGHSAT, THURAYA & INMARSAT.
- Deep understanding of Satellite System Operations Guide (SSOG) procedures.
- Knowledge in site surveys, installation & commissioning of VSAT fixed terminal (2.4 M, 3.8 M, 4.9 M & 7.3 M).
Team management
- This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information
- Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
More Information
- Job City Central African Republic
