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Vacancy id VAC-30030
Job title VAC-30030 Microwave Link System Support
Location Multiple locations across South Sudan
Apply by 16-Jul-2025
Start date 01-Aug-2025
Duration 5 months
Number of vacancies 1
Qualification Bachelor's in electronic, telecommunication, computer engineering, computer science, information technology or any other related field (essential).
Sector experience Minimum of 8 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in information technology (essential).
Geographical experience Minimum of 8 year/s of experience in Africa (essential).
Languages Fluent in English (essential).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.
Overview of position

Background:

  • The Satellite Infrastructure Support will be working under the direct supervision of the Satellite Unit Supervisor in any duty station in the Republic of South Sudan.

Job purpose:

  • The contracted personnel will be required to maintain the United Nations (UN) satellite network infrastructure that connect the mission to United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) or other locations.
Role objectives

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Plan, test, install & maintain the UN satellite communication systems.

  • Monitor & control, real time troubleshooting for RF terminals, modems, multiplexes & software problems associated to VSAT network operations.

  • Provide product specific training whenever required.

  • Be on call & provide 24 x 7 support to troubleshoot issues or problems when required especially during crisis & emergency situations.

  • Perform any other ICT duties & tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

The equipment the staff would be tasked to install, operate & maintain includes but is not limited to:

  • A full range of C-band, Ka band & KU-band satellite earth stations.

  • The earth station include VSAT & standard terminals, both fixes & transportable.

  • The sizes of the VSAT range from 1.8 mts. to 4.9 mts., different models as offsets Gregorian.

  • The standards terminal are 7.3 mts. & 9.3 mts. Cassagrain antennas.

Working knowledge of:

  • Satellite C-band, Ka-band & Ku-band RF terminals as HPA’s, SSPA’s, RF convertors, up / down convertors, transceivers, LNA, LNB & LNC.

  • Hands on familiarity with satellite terminals & related electronics equipment.

  • Experience in test equipment such as spectrum analyser, power & frequency counter, data comms test set.

  • Experience in uninterruptible power supply & online power supply.

  • Experience in Intelsat SSOG 311 line-up procedures.

  • Willing to be on all 24 x 7 & travel in short notice.

  • Knowledgeable in data communications protocols.

The list of duties the staff would be expected to perform under duress include, but is not limited to:

  • Satellite earth station installations, with include construction & verification test with Intelsat standards.

  • All cabling necessary, including outside plant, to interconnect the earth station to IP network & other data terminal equipment.

  • Maintenance of the cabling plant for the earth station.

  • Maintenance & operation of the earth station.
Project reporting

The  Satellite Infrastructure Support will be working under the direct supervision of the Satellite Unit Supervisor.
Key competencies

Key competencies required for this role:

  • Excellent client orientation skills with attention to technical details.

  • Strong communication & organizational skills.

  • Detail oriented planning & high degree of accuracy & safety.

  • Works collaboratively with & supports colleagues / clients to achieve common goals.

Education certifications / experience & other requirements for this role:

Standard:

  • Bachelors of science in electronic, telecommunication, computer engineering, computer science, information technology or any other related field.

  • Must have at least 3 years of working experience relating to the required technical knowledge written above.

  • Global VSAT forum certification such as GVF500, GVF GVF510, GVF731, GVF732 & GVF 733 are required.

  • One or more years of experience working with O3B satellite systems equipment is desirable.

  • Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Suite & others.

  • Must have a national driver’s license & able to drive a light motor vehicle with manual transmission.

  • Must be fluent in English, both written & oral.

Advanced:

  • Bachelors of science in electronic, telecommunication, computer engineering, computer science, information technology or any other related field.

  • Must have at least 5 years of working experience relating to the required technical knowledge written above.

  • GVF certification such as GVF500, GVF510, GVF731, GVF732 & GVF 733 are required.

  • One or more years of experience working with O3B satellite systems equipment is an added advantage.

  • ITIL foundation & Prince 2 foundation certifications are desirable.

  • Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Suite & others.

  • Must have a national driver’s license & able to drive a light motor vehicle with manual transmission.

  • Must be fluent in English, both written & oral.

Expert:

  • Bachelors of science in electronic, telecommunication, computer engineering, computer science, information technology or any other related field.

  • Must have at least 8 years of working experience relating to the required technical knowledge written above.

  • GVF certification such as GVF500, GVF510, GVF 530, GVF 531, GVF532, GVF731, GVF732 & GVF 733 are required.

  • GVF 521, GVF 522 are desirable.

  • One or more years of experience working with O3B satellite systems equipment is an added advantage.

  • ITIL foundation & Prince 2 foundation certifications are required.

  • Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office Suite & others.

  • Must have a national driver’s license & able to drive a light motor vehicle with manual transmission.

  • Must be fluent in English, both written & oral.
Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.
Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.