Radio Operator at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Damaturu, Yobe State
Start date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: Fleet Officer

Objective 1
Perform Radio operator duties and responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Be the 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.
• Keep the SAT Phone logbook.
• Keep all SAT Phone charge for next day operation.
• Transmit / relay messages between teams / AAH 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 Area Co are immediately relayed to the staff and immediately report sensitive/security related matters to the supervisor or Area 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 handheld stations are in good working condition
• Ensure maintenance of all equipment : batteries, acid, connections, tosmètre
• Train staff on how to use HF/VHF
• Support SSMAN in overall security management of Yobe State.
• Monitor all field movements and report any unusual movement to SSMAN, Fleet officer or area Coordinator.

Objective 2
Office assistant and support teams in clerical tasks

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support request from teams to perform scans, photocopy and filling.
• Organise scanning, photocopying and saving of all SCM documents, financial documents and program documents.
• Assist Base Admin to arrange for accommodation bookings for visiting staff.
• Assist Base Logistician in maintaining the inventory of assets within office and accommodation rooms.
• Maintain the office notice boards.
• Maintain and update daily movement plan on board.
• Assist in extracting and inputting data and files from various sources in administrative, human resource, procurement, logistics and ACF systems.
• Assist in the supervision of office cleaner/cook and casual workers.
• Perform any other assigned office duty.

Additional responsibilities:

• To contact immediately the Fleet Officer and/or Base logistician in case of problem or incident.
• Assists in additional jobs that do not interfere with his normal duties
• Helps logistics (loading and off-loading cargo) if necessary
• May be assigned to fulfil other logistic  duties on the absence of base logistician
• Maintain good relation with AAH staff, UN Agencies, INGO, Local Authorities

Position Requirements
Qualification:

• Completed Secondary education in an accredited academic institution

Skills and Experience
Essential:

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

Preferred:

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

Salary
Minimum Monthly Basic Salary: NGN109,897 per Month