Job Ref: ITAI021712
Job Title: International Technical Advisor I (Chief Engineer)
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Juba, Sudan
Description
Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the world’s leading nonprofit
research and development firms.Job Title: International Technical Advisor I (Chief Engineer)
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Juba, Sudan
Description
Established in 1958, EDC designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity.
Our services include research, training, educational materials, and strategy, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives.
EDC is committed to Diversity in the Workplace
The International Technical Advisor (I), reports to the Chief of Party of the Sudan Radio Service (SRS) project in Juba, Sudan.
Funded by USAID and the US Dept. of State and implemented by the International Development Division (IDD) of Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), SRS has the following objectives:
- To
assist in the strengthening of Government of South Sudan’s core
institutions by providing broadcast and feedback linkages with civil
society groups and individual citizens, creating transparent and inclusive
government policies, laws and regulations
- To
increase citizen engagement with government institutions by providing
balanced news and information on civic education, government activities,
peace and development, anti-corruption and women’s and minority issues
- To
provide coverage of political party activities and assist in connecting
parties to citizens through public forum and listener feedback mechanisms
- To
cover the activities leading to an interim and then permanent constitution
in order to inform and involve citizens and citizen groups in those
processes
- To
continue previous SRS priorities including: building the capacity of
Sudanese journalists and media partners and to advance cross-cutting
objectives like gender and informing Sudanese on matters relating to
health, agriculture, educational issues and culture.
Essential Functions
The person in this position serves as the Chief Engineer for SRS’s FM station in Juba, South Sudan and for its network of repeater and translator stations throughout the country.
The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues.
The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.
The International Technical Advisor (I)
The person in this position serves as the Chief Engineer for SRS’s FM station in Juba, South Sudan and for its network of repeater and translator stations throughout the country.
The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues.
The job requires adherence to EDC policies & procedures.
The International Technical Advisor (I)
- Is
responsible for partnering successfully with Chief of Party, SRS FM
Station Manager, Principal International Technical Advisor, and home
office project director and with Business Services, expatriate and local
staff.
- Helps
represent EDC and the project in the host country, interfacing with
various ministries, or other government leaders, the funder, and others;
builds positive client, vendor, and funder relations.
- Demonstrates
diplomacy and leadership to foster an atmosphere of teamwork,
productivity, creativity, fairness, equity, and innovation, in support of
EDC’s commitment to diversity.
- Negotiates
and mediates effectively.
- Interacts
with large numbers of program participants or team members, guiding
feedback exchanges, facilitating problem-solving, and providing expertise.
- Troubleshoots
problems and proposes solutions.
- Oversees
technical coordination; secures consensus on priorities and competing work
demands.
- Fosters
excellent communications among all parties, including with EDC home
offices.
- Implements
regulatory compliance directives appropriate to the host country &
funder.
General Description:
The International Technical Adviser I will provide training, professional advice and guidance in media infrastructure planning and installation, with expertise in remote radio station establishment and technical repairs.
In addition the CE will provide advice on SRS Information Technology infrastructure to the SRS Chief Technician and IT Coordinator.
The CE will train and build capacity for all technical systems to be maintained by local staff.
Specific Responsibilities:
Engineering Duties:
The International Technical Adviser I will provide training, professional advice and guidance in media infrastructure planning and installation, with expertise in remote radio station establishment and technical repairs.
In addition the CE will provide advice on SRS Information Technology infrastructure to the SRS Chief Technician and IT Coordinator.
The CE will train and build capacity for all technical systems to be maintained by local staff.
Specific Responsibilities:
Engineering Duties:
- Manage
all technical aspects of installation and set up of new repeater and
translator radio stations, including technical design, procurement and
installation.
- Installation
of a Drama Studio and interconnection with existing studios.
- Management
advice and capacity building of local technical and IT staff.
- Advise
on curriculum development in all technical areas.
- Oversee
production of a technical handbook for use by SRS technical staff.
- Support
technical development and maintenance of radio network signal
distribution.
- Advise
on design and implementation of IT infrastructure, management and
policies.
- Prepare
and assemble materials for monthly and quarterly reports, in compliance
with donor guidelines.
- Report
to and strategize with Chief of Party on all technical matters.
- Attend
Management Committee Meetings and other meetings, as needed.
- Perform
other duties, as assigned.
The International Technical Advisor will be based in Juba, South
Sudan, but will travel to Nairobi, Kenya, as warranted.
Qualifications
This position requires educational achievement; writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills.
Specific requirements:
Qualifications
This position requires educational achievement; writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills.
Specific requirements:
- Masters
degree in electrical engineering and/or Information Technology and/or
Bachelors degree in electronics and/or communications engineering.
- 5 – 8
years previous experience in:
- design
and/or installation of AM or FM radio stations.
- technical
project management.
- project
budget management.
- developing
and/or delivering technical and production training in a development
context desired.
- Experience
with Axia Livewire technology a plus.
- Experience
with programming of AudioVAULT automation system a plus.
- Experience
designing and managing Information Technology systems and infrastructure.
- Experience
living and working in a hostile/difficult environment an advantage.
- Ability
to handle multi-faceted programs.
- Ability
to adjust to shifting internal circumstances or political circumstances
and re-design technical and implementation activities accordingly.
- Sensitivity
to cross-cultural dynamics in the work place.
- Experience
working with community organizations preferred.
- Ability
to handle multi-faceted programs.
- International
experience required; experience in a developing country essential
- Capacity
to work in difficult conditions and function well under pressure
- English
language a must; Arabic or local language skills desirable.
How to apply
Click here to apply online
No phone calls, please
EDC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and a smoke-free workplace
Click here to apply online
No phone calls, please
EDC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and a smoke-free workplace
