Satellite Infrastructure Support

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.

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Overview of position

CTG is looking for candidates whose experience match the below TOR.

Role objectives

• Assist in preparing sites for the installation of new microwave radio communication links & related materials.
• Aid in the preparation & installation of antennas, including parabolic, mini grid & Yagi types (UHF, 1.4GHz, 1.7GHz, 2.4GHz, 3.5GHz, 7GHz & 18GHz). This includes preparing RF power lines, terminating connectors, grounding & installing lightning protection (climbing communication towers may be required if the candidate holds an officially recognized certification).
• Support the installation, configuration & maintenance of various broadband microwave transmission equipment, including point to point & point to multipoint systems.
• Assist in the installation of UPS systems, batteries & AC / DC power solutions, including 12VDC, 24VDC & 48VDC rectifiers.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure ICT equipment inventory records are updated & maintained.
• Assist in the receipt & inspection of new ICT equipment.
• Support site surveys for new ICT installations within the mission.
• Participate in routine, preventive & corrective maintenance of ICT equipment within the mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Project reporting

• This role will reports to the line manager.

Key competencies

• High school diploma is required & an academic or technical certification in telecommunications is desirable with a minimum of 3 years of experience in telecommunications, particularly with microwave transmission systems.
• Experience working in conflict or post conflict environments is an asset.
• Proficiency in the installation & alignment of Point to Point (PTP) & Point to Multipoint (PMP) antennas.
• Experience in the installation, configuration & troubleshooting of minilink modems, power converters & rectifiers.
• Fluency in English both written & spoken is required.
• Knowledge of French is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of microwave radio link calculations & path profile analysis.
• Deep understanding & experience in microwave RF frequency planning & spectrum management.

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibility.

Further information

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