EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

RADIO OPERATOR

MOGADISHU

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About the Job

The Radio Operator manages the ICRC’s telecommunications equipment in the specified Radio room. S/he maintains radio contact and telecommunications between sites, vehicles and people so that the delegation can follow field movements in accordance with its programme and with security rules.

This is a resident/national position based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Follows communication and transmission activity via telecommunications equipment such as telephone VHF/HF radios

· Facilitates radio and telecommunication contacts and makes field follow-ups on all field trips according to internal guidelines

· Proactively supports information flow on security-related issues

· In charge of all the IT equipment found in the radio room

· Operates the telephone switchboard when need arises

· Follows up on all the dispatched mails/parcels until delivery at the planned destination

· Monitors all the field trips in Mogadishu as per the field trip guidelines

· Ensures that the field trip forms are completed, approved and dispatched to concerned structures

· Communicates and keeps tab on all upcoming field trips

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

· Secondary School certificate and vocational training in electronics, telecommunication or related field of study

· 2 years of experience as a radio operator in a busy environment

· Excellent knowledge of the geographically assigned environment

· Proactive with good planning assessment, organizational, coordination and communication skills

· Fluency in written and spoken English and Somali languages

· Ability to work under pressure

· Pays attention to details

· Proficiency in MS Office Suite

We Offer

· A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization

· Training and development opportunities

· A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework