Radio Communications Technical Advisor - Monrovia, Montserrado, Liberia

Company: Creative Corrections
Department: INL/ AME- US Embassy Monrovia
Shift: M-F mimimum 40 hrs per Week
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Job Type: Contract
Education: Other Diploma/Certificate
Pay Rate: FS-2, Step 4-6 Equivalent
Duration:
Travel: 1 Year


Job Description:
Assist with developing, implementing, and managing the radio communications project for the LNP that is responsive to Liberian priorities and US government (USG) goals and strategic objectives for Liberia.
Assist in the implementation of a radio communications project that is complementary of the existing LNP radio system; provide expert advice on a range of technical issues including, but not limited to, the definition of technical requirements for the deployment of an augmented radio communications system for the LNP
Support liaison efforts with LNP representatives, the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Liberia’s National Security Agency, and other donors to the project on issues related to the radio communications project
Aid in preparing and contributing to project documents related to the radio communications project including documents describing the technical requirements of the project
Support the preparation of periodic reports, cables, memoranda, assessments, statements of work, and other documents as required

Preferred Skills: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
US citizenship
Superior analytical, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
A minimum of five years experience in the following areas, to include two years experience in a developing country context:
Architecture experience in conceptualization, definition, and development of IT, telecom, radio, WIMAX based products and service with verifiable instances of implementing the following:
Kenwood Nexedge Repeater and radio Base stations configuration and management
Conventional and trunking radio systems (Kenwood Nexedge) servicing
Data and IP services (ATM, Frame Relay, VoIP, PIP, VPN, IP PBX) management
Network services (LAN, WAN, Content Delivery, Managed IP PBX)management
Security solutions management
E1-T1 circuits configuration
Data center outsourcing including application hosting and managed storage
IT applications management including web services
Network, communications and mobility protocol implementation
WiMAX technologies implementation
Working knowledge of switching, routing, server, video, UC&C and mobility equipment
Working knowledge of solar power systems
Building and configuring complex end-to-end data and telephony networks
Troubleshooting and resolving VoIP-related problems and ensuring quality of service through an in-depth understanding of the underlying Layer 2 and 3 network infrastructures
Understanding quality of service (QoS) and Call Admission Control (CAC), voice gateways, gatekeepers, IP phones, voice applications, and utilities on Cisco routers and switches (VLANs, IPT, Service Modules)
VoIP technologies including server and network infrastructure, codecs/signaling protocols, routing protocols, PSTN management and SIP integration
IP telephony and PBX phone technologies and solutions utilizing multiple manufacturers product sets, including Digium, Adtran
Asterisks-based solutions and working knowledge of Linux/Unix; and
Administration of dial plans and/or IP PBX systems
Administration and troubleshooting of voicemail, unified messaging, and supporting infrastructure, including integration to switching platforms, global dial plan support, and local directory lookup
Maintaining and supporting Asterisks, Switchvox Adtran and Mitel IP telephony and the related network and Gateway infrastructure
Project-based deployment for Asterisks and Adtran IP telephony
Wimax Link Budget
Determining LOS /NLOS maximum allowable Path Loss (MAPL) based on system parameters
Determining power settings for a balanced path and performing link budget based on manufacturers equipment parameters and system requirements
Calculating expected Point to Point performance using an analytical path loss models

Prefered Knowledge and Skills
Current industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified Design Associate and Redline Wimax certification
One year experience in deploying radio communications projects in an international setting, preferably in a post-conflict environment
Familiarity with Liberian history, culture, institutions, and structures
Knowledge of the Liberian legal system
Program implementation experience working with UN and/or non-governmental organizations

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