Communications Centre Operator At CTG

CTG overview:

• CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
• CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
• Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
• Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position:

• CTG is looking for qualified staff as mentioned below in the TOR.

Role objectives:

• Operate, do preventative & first degree maintenance to radio, communications equipment used in the communications centre, such as VHF, UHF & HF voice & data systems.
• Manage the radio network directing & relaying radio traffic as required.
• Support security related communications as in traffic tracking, emergency relief & all responsibilities associated to MOSS (Minimum Operating Security Standard) directives.
• Manage & support the switchboard as required.
• Receive & distribute faxes & other electronic based correspondence using the standard UN protocol for information dissemination, information technology distribution & archiving system implemented by DPKO.
• Maintain fax machines, digital senders & any other equipment used in the communications centre.
• Install & operate portable satellite terminals such as Inmarsat & Iridium.

Project reporting:

• This role reports to the line manager.

Key competencies:

• Minimal 5 year experience in managing radio traffic & radio equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work outside normal working hours if required.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
• An industry recognized certification for heights works is required..

Team management:

• This role has no team management responsibility

Further information:

• Qualified female candidates are encougared to apply for this role.