Org. Setting and ReportingThis position is located at the Telecommunications Unit, at the Division of Administration. The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the five regional Commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. Please visit our website at www.eclac.org for further information. ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the staff in charge of the Telecommunications Unit, the incumbent may be responsible for the following duties: 1. Maintain and monitor the operation of hybrid meeting and conference streaming transmissions.: - Coordinate with the requesting users all service requirements. - Coordinate the necessary activities with the unit's technicians to provide the service. - Coordinate technical requirements with the Conference Unit and the Public Information Unit. - Ensure the human and technical resources for each event - Maintain the best possible quality in transmissions (image resolution, audio in all languages, etc.). - If answered, review the satisfaction survey after the ticket is closed 2. Maintain and monitor the operation of the requested hybrid meetings: - Coordinate all service requirements with the requesting users. - Coordinate the necessary activities with the unit's technicians to provide the service. - If necessary, coordinate technical requirements with the Conference Unit. - Ensure human and technical resources for each event - Maintain the best possible quality of the hybrid meetings. - If answered, review the satisfaction survey after ticket closure 3. Work on special projects and coordination with other areas of STIC, other ECLAC units and other UN Agencies in Santiago: - Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. - Performs other related duties as required. CompetenciesProfessionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific QualificationStudies in the ICT field related to telecommunication equipment is required. Work ExperienceAt least three years of experience in telecommunications or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to one (1) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat and Spanish is a working language of ECLAC. For the position advertised, fluency in Spanish is required; Knowledge of English is required. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview. Special Notice- Candidates selected will be granted a fixed-term appointment limited (“FTAlimited”) in accordance with section 2.2 (b) of administrative instruction ST/AI/2013/1 on Administration of fixed-term appointments. United Nations Secretariat staff members who meet the definition of \"internal candidate\" in staff rule 4.10, who are selected for a position subject to FTA-limited will be reassigned to the position without a lien to their parent position. - Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. - Appointment for positions in the General Service category is done on a local basis. 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Please wait until the final stage of the offer to ask more about flexibility since the agreement is voluntary between the staff members and their supervisor and will depend on the organisational needs. -At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. - The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. - The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. 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