Radio Operator (Maternity Cover) at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Job Summary

• The Radio Operator will be based in Damaturu, Yobe State and report to the Base Logistician.
• The Radio Operator will be the focal point for VHF and HF communication on field missions according to the needs and SOPs. 
• He/she will also organize scanning, photocopying and saving of all financial documents and program documents as well as carry out office assistant duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be a focal point for VHF and HF communication between the base and teams on field missions according to needs and SOPs.
• Monitor the Action Against Hunger frequencies and clear them from non-authorized users and keep the radio logbook (location, date and hour of important messages or events) as indicated on SOPs.
• Transmit/relay messages between teams/Action Against Hunger Nigeria bases when signal is low and take messages and transmit them to the appropriate person in the office.
• Dispatch according to the needs and register the loan of VHF radio handsets.
• Ensure all security advisories from the field co are immediately relayed to the staff and immediately report sensitive/security related matters to the supervisor or Field Coordinator.
• Training new staff/visitors on the use of VHF and HF radios.
• Ensure all VHF/HF base and hand held stations are in good working condition. - Ensure maintenance of all equipment: batteries, acid, connections.
• Support request from teams to collect stationaries from the store sub unit in logistics and assist Base Logistician in maintaining inventory of assets within office.
• Assist in extracting and inputting data and files from various sources in administrative, human resource, procurement.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will:

• Have completed Secondary Education in an Accredited Academic Institution.
• Have a minimum one year of relevant professional experience on office operation/assistance and related experiences.
• Have good knowledge and working experience with HF and VHF Radios.
• Be flexible in terms of working hours
• Have excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Have previous experience in INGO at the same level of position preferably.
• Have knowledge on radio installation/basic maintenance, electricity or any technical field.