Radio Operator at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Duty Station:     Monguno,Maiduguri, Borno State

Position Overview:
This Position is created in the Logistics department to ease the communication link between all ACF bases country wide, between driver vehicles and the bases, between driver vehicles themselves and with security operatives if need be. The position of the radio operator is of high essence especially in situations where other means of communication are down.

Specific Objectives: 

• To Perform Radio operator duties and responsibilities Which includes:
• Be focal point for VHF and HF communication between the base and teams on field missions according to needs and SOPs.
• Monitor the ACF frequencies and clear them from non-authorized users.
• Keep the radio logbook (location, date and hour of important messages or events) as indicated on SOPs.
• Transmit / relay messages between teams / ACF Nigeria bases when signal is low.
• Take messages and transmit them to the appropriate person in the office. 
• Dispatch according to the needs and register the loan of VHF radio handsets
• Ensure all security advisories from the field co are immediately relayed to the staff and immediately report sensitive/security related matters to the supervisor or Field Coordinator.
• Report any disrespect of SOPs from any staff/team to the Field Coordinator.
• Training new staff/visitors on the use of VHF and HF radios.
• Ensure all VHF/HF base and hand held stations are in good working condition. - Ensure maintenance of all equipment : batteries, acid, connections, tosmètre.

Qualifications:
Completed Secondary education in an accredited academic institution.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Minimum two years of relevant professional experience on office operation/assistance and related experiences.
• Good knowledge and working experience with HF and VHF Radios.
• Flexible in terms of working hours
• Excellent command of spoken and written English. 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in INGO at the same level of position.
• Knowledge about radio installation/basic maintenance, electricity or any technical field.