RADIO OPERATOR – MOGADISHU, SOMALIA

EXTERNAL VACANCY

MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF)–SOMALIA MISSION

MSF is an independent humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populationsin need. MSF Somalia mission is seeking a qualified person for the position below:

Job Title : RADIO OPERATOR

Work Location : MOGADISHU; Somalia

Start date : As soon as possible

Length of contract       : Fixed term (1year) 100% with 3 months’ probation period.

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.

Accountabilities

• 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.
• Ensure radio frequencies (HF and VHF) quality and transmission capacity. Install and program frequencies in all type of radios when necessary.
• Providing basic radio training when necessary to MSF staff

Other tasks include, but are not limited to

Assist in any additional tasks required from the line manager for operational continuity Requirements

Education Essential : Minimum diploma educational background in related field (Information Technology (IT), Telecommunications, Electronics, ICT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems and other related studies).

Experience Minimum of 3 years work experience as radio operator or similar roles, preferably with MSF or other NGOs.

Languages               Essential: English and Somalia language

Knowledge The candidate able to handle the radio devices (HF/VHF), with ability to compile the radio communication.

Competencies          •     Results and Quality Orientation L1

• Teamwork and Cooperation L1
• Behavioural Flexibility L1
• Commitment to MSF Principles L1
• Stress Management L2 

If you meet the above requirements, please apply through the link attaching your CV & motivation letter as a single file by 27^th August 2026 .under the subject“RADIO OPERATOR”. The detailed advertisement and application portal

can be accessed via the following link: https://ko-hr.kenya.msf.org/jobs

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)

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