RADIO OPERATOR– Mogadishu, Somalia

 

RADIO OPERATOR– Mogadishu, Somalia

 

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose ICRC  exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

 

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

 

How to apply

Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range. The closing date is 10th January 2021. Clearly indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message.

 

NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any enquiries about the position should be addressed to sokrecruitment@icrc.org.

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