Radio Operator

Job Description

Main Purpose/Job Summary:-

Operating the VHF and HF radios, in accordance with the MSF security protocols and rules, in order to ensure quality and confidential radio communications for the operational needs of the mission/projects.

Job Requirements

Education

• Literacy. Desirable secondary education

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Experience

• Essential: 1 year and above years' experience

• Desirable: work experience as a radio operator in related jobs

Quantity Required: 01

Place of work: Addis Ababa

Position holder report to(direct supervisor): Technical Activity Supervisor

Length of contract: 12 months with possibility of extension

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Starting Base salary (N+0) –USD 431, payable in Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

• Medical cover: as per the organization's policy

Duties and Responsibilities

General accountable

• Operating the HF and VHF radios, avoiding using any sensitive or security related information and following the MSF security rules. Ensures radio frequencies' (HF and VHF) quality and transmission capacity. Installs and programs frequencies in all type of radios when necessary

• Ensuring that messages are well copied/passed to all people concerned and records the messages on the radio log book. Responding to radio contacts from other approved organizations and forwarding it on the information via this channel.

• Making radio contacts with reference bases (capital and/or field) according to communication rules / schedules and forwards all information concerning the security of the teams to the Project/Capital Coordinator.

• Monitoring and registering any movement, of people, vehicles, helicopters, airplanes and cargo, (departure, arrival, number of passengers, route taken, standard contact points) and informs line manager of any delays.

• Supervising and monitoring the VHF radio allocation book (handsets) and registering the loan of handsets to all staff, following it up on a regular basis.

• Installing, operating and performing preventive maintenance checks on assigned equipment, checking that the equipment is working properly and immediately informing the line manager of any damage/loss/theft. Maintaining the equipment, communications room and premises in clean and tidy conditions. Maintaining and supervising HF VHF batteries status in good maintenance conditions.

•  Providing basic radio training when necessary to MSF staff

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

Movement

• Tracks vehicle movements through GPS tracking system from base and reports to line manager for any abnormality

• Responsible for movement follow up; registration of radio communication in the radio logbook and maintain a VHF allocation log book

• Updates movement follow up board and ensures requests are made ahead of time/ as per prior schedule

Communication and use of radios

• Operate the HF and VHF radios, avoiding using any sensitive or security related information and following the MSF security rules.

• Ensure that messages are well copied/passed to all people concerned.

• Record the messages on the radio logbook.

• Respond radio contacts from other approved organisations and forward on the information via this channel.

• Make radio contacts with reference bases (capital and/or field) according to communication rules / schedules (only professional message, English only, no sensitive information ...).

• Forward all information concerning the security of the teams to the Project/Capital Coordinator.

• Monitor and register any movement, of people, vehicles, and cargo, (departure, arrival, number of passengers, route taken, standard contact points) and inform line manager of delays or problem occurring in the movements.

• Ensure radio frequencies (HF and VHF) quality and transmission capacity. Install and program frequencies in all type of radios when necessary.

• Updating and follow up of communication equipment inventory

• Make sure all radio equipment are in working condition and report to the tech-log for damages and missing communication equipment.

Maintenance and equipment

• Check that the equipment is working properly and immediately inform the line manager of any damage/loss/theft.

• Supervise, register and monitor the VHF radio allocation book (handsets).

• Maintain in clean and tidy conditions the equipment, communications room and premises.

• Install, operate and perform preventive maintenance checks on assigned equipment.

• Maintain and Supervise HF & VHF batteries status in good maintenance conditions.

 Other

• Provide basic radio training when necessary to MSF staff

• Monitor and follow-up the personal call logbook and assure reimbursement and use according to the policy in place.

Skills & Competencies

Languages                                  

• Essential, mission working language and local language(s)

Knowledge

• Essential basic knowledge on mathematics, mechanical, electronic principles

Competences

• Results and Quality Orientation L1

• Teamwork and Cooperation L1

• Behavioural Flexibility L1

• Commitment to MSF Principles L1

• Stress Management L2

How To Apply

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