• Application Deadline:
• Position: Radio Operator



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)



• Experience 2 years



• Location Borno




• City Maiduguri




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Main Purpose 

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

Responsibilities

• 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 in the radio logbook.


• Respond to 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.


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


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


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


• Register the loan of handsets to all staff and follow up on a regular basis.


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


• Supervise 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 battery status in good maintenance conditions.


• Provide basic radio training when necessary to MSF staff.

Requirements

• Education: Secondary Education


• Experience: Minimum 2 years of work experience as a radio operator in related jobs.


• Language: English and Hausa, Spoken and Written

Competencies:

• Commitment to MSF Principles


• Behavioural Flexibility


• Stress Management


• Results and Quality Orientation


• Teamwork and Cooperation


• Service Orientation.