Telecommunications Assistant (Broadcast and Conference Operations Technician), G6

United Nations - UN Office of Information and Communications Technology

Staff Closes 13 Jun 2026 26 days left

Overview

Provides technical support for broadcast and conference operations, including installation, repair, and maintenance of audio, video, and related network equipment.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provides technical support for installation, repairs, and maintenance of broadcast related audio, video, conference, and network appliances.
  • Installs and repairs electronic voting systems, projection equipment, broadcast related network appliances, and communications equipment.
  • Sets up work priorities for specific assignments.
  • Assists in carrying out periodic system testing and maintenance of broadcast and conference operation equipment.
  • Provides technical support for audio visual, Congress Microphone and Simultaneous Interpretation equipment, and television production.
  • Provides hardware and software troubleshooting support.
  • Performs maintenance and minor repairs on hardware equipment.
  • Ensures required services and personnel are available for meetings/conferences.
  • Supports United Nations Agencies and Governments radio, audio and television facilities, conference services and telecommunications.
  • Monitors and supervises voting and election processes.
  • Performs equipment operations and other related duties.
  • Assists with data collection, analysis, and report preparation.
  • Assists with visualizations and updating information material.
  • Maintains equipment inventory.
  • Produces monthly activity reports.
  • Assists in large projects, including analyzing user requests and preparing wiring layouts.
  • Prepares engineering drawings.
  • Provides assistance in workflow analysis and drafting new workflows.
Required Experience
  • Seven years of experience in broadcast and conference operations or related area is required.
  • At least five years of experience working as a broadcast and conference operations or production maintenance technician, including experience in diagnosing and repairing all broadcast related equipment is required.
  • Experience with ST2110 transport and related discovery, control, routing, and switch configurations is desirable.
  • Experience in how to safety approach and carry out repairs where levels of high voltage, RF and lasers are present is desirable.
  • One year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
  • Experience in working with video conference, audio visual, broadcast and transmission systems and/or file based or tapeless broadcast equipment is desirable.
Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Other Details
Languages Required
English is required.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
Until 31/12/2026, with possibility of extension.
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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