Technician

The Technician provides video/audio/webcasting services and operates relevant equipment to support internal and external meetings and conferences at the UN City and other locations. The role involves managing AV systems, coordinating technical support, and ensuring smooth operation of conference technology for WHO and other UN agencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement audio/video/webcasting and technical support for meetings, conferences and other events.
• Manage operation and maintenance of conference halls AV and interpretation systems and all related equipment.
• Liaise with AV companies on-site for repairs and procurement of new equipment or spare parts.
• Program and operate AV systems and stage lights, set up webcasting, videoconferencing and internet-based communication during meetings.
• Record key top-level meetings and events and disseminate recordings as appropriate.
• Rearrange conference halls and meeting rooms to meet technical and physical requirements.
• Liaise with UN City staff to plan and improve conferencing services.
• Provide dedicated AV technical support for WHO key meetings such as Regional Committee or ministerial/high-level conferences, including travel to other locations as needed.
• Act as technical resource for Regional Administrative Services Manager and Operations Officer on AV systems and streaming services.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent.
• Training in audio visual systems installation, operation and maintenance (desirable).
• At least five years of experience operating video/audio/webcasting equipment in support of meetings and conferences.
• Experience in coordinating external contractors and technicians.
• Relevant experience working in WHO or in the UN (desirable).
• Experience supporting international conferences in various locations (desirable).
• Demonstrated skills in webcasting technology, videoconferencing, conference systems (wired, wireless infrared and HF transmissions), audio-visual digital editing and recording, sound production (PA systems / amplifiers) and photo/videography.
• Skills in Visio software (or other equivalent software) (desirable).
• Excellent (mother tongue/advanced) knowledge of English.
• Working (intermediate) knowledge of French, Russian or French (desirable).
• Excellent (mother tongue/advanced) knowledge of Danish (desirable).

Skills

• Audio Visual Systems Installation
• Audio Visual Systems Operation
• Audio Visual Systems Maintenance
• Video Equipment Operation
• Audiovisual Equipment Operation
• Webcasting Technology
• Video Conferencing Systems
• Conference Systems Operation
• Wired Conference Systems
• Wireless Infrared Transmission
• HF Transmission
• Audio Visual Digital Editing
• Audio Visual Recording
• Sound Production
• PA Systems Operation
• Amplifier Operation
• Photo Videography
• Contractor Coordination
• Technician Coordination
• Visio Software

Languages

English, French, Russian, Danish