Radio Room Personnel at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Main Responsibilities

• Supervises Radio Operations in Nigeria and manages the radio operators in the country
• Independently operates all machines for voice and for data communication
• Supervises radio and telecommunication and facilitates contacts and permanent field follow-up according to internal guidelines
• Manages and supervises radio operation schedule and shifts
• Establishes and provides guidance on telecommunication transmission guidelines
• Ensures new radio operators are properly trained about radio communication rules and procedures
• Participates in elaboration of security guidelines
• Act quickly in the event of an emergency and contact relevant managements to contain and help solve critical incidents maintain a detailed incident log for security reports

Required Qualifications

• University degree in ICT or Electronic, or equivalent Higher National Diploma
• 4 Years work experience in communications/Radio operations within NGO’s or similar function preferably with an international organization
• 2 Years’ experience in managing a medium size team of radio operators
• Very good command of written and spoken English, good knowledge of Hausa an asset
• Advanced knowledge on Windows based computers
• Excellent knowledge of radio (HF & VHF) technology and satellite communication
• Excellent knowledge of the geographically assigned environment
• No prior criminal conviction

Personal Attributes:

• Capable and motivated to continuously update one-self on latest developments.
• Strong sense of responsibility and autonomy with good organizational skills
• Keeps attention to detail and is well organized
• Shows high level of leadership skills and has ability to offer coaching to colleagues