Radio Operator At International Committee of the Red Cross

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.
• 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.

(GRADE: B1)