Radio Operator at Medecins Sans Frontieres

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.