Radio Operator at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Grade: B1

Description 

• Under the supervision of the Head of Sub Delegation, the Radio Operator operates the ICRC's telecommunications equipment.
• He maintains radio contact and telecommunications between sites. vehicles and people so that the sub-delegation can follow field movements in accordance with its programme and with security rules.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates all types of radio (VHF. HF) including phone/satellite equipment for voice and data communication.
• Maintains daily radio and operations in the field mobile log.
• Facilitates radio and telecommunication contacts and maintains a permanent field follow-up according to internal guidelines.
• Immediately shares with management any information that can affect the operational activities of the ICRC.
• Registers and treat incoming and outgoing information, confidentially, rapidly and with accuracy.
• Keeps record and tracks of satellite equipment, portable radios and other equipment in the Radio Room and ensures that they are constantly in good working condition.
• Is responsible for HFNHF radios and satellite phones and issues them to field officers when needed.
• Examines and operates new equipment prior to installation in order to ensure that it performs properly.
• Reports all faults or irregularities relating to the efficient functioning of the Radio Room and/or the equipment to the Radio Operator Supervisor or the ICT Department
• Follows communication and transmission activity via telecommunications equipment.
• Ensures constant contact with people moving in the field and takes appropriate action as stipulated under security rules and internal guidelines.
• Acts quickly in the event of an emergency and contact relevant managements to contain and help solve critical incidents.
• Updates lists of field movements, messages transmitted, etc.
• Maintains a detailed incident log for security reports and proactively maintains information flow on security related matters, forwarding to the management regular security reports.

Education and Experience Required

• Minimum of National Diploma.
• Diploma in ICT or Electronic, additional vocational training in electronics, telecommunication, IT or similar field will be an asset.
• 3 years work experience.
• Experience in communications/Radio operations within NGO's or similar function preferably with an international organization.
• Good knowledge of radio (HF & VHF) technology and satellite communication.
• Minimum 2 years working experience.
• Working proficiency in English and Hausa compulsory.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), collaborative spaces