Radio Operator at Solidarités International (SI)

Location: Maiduguri, (Borno State) with movements inside the state

Probationary Period: 1 month

Contract Duration: 3  months, subject to renewal upon available donor funding.

Mission/Objectives: The Radio Operator will take part in the safety of Solidarités International teams by monitoring all movements.

He/she ensures a permanent level of communication between Solidarités International teams and the bases.

Main Task :

Management of radio material 

• Oversee daily management of telecommunication equipment by distributing the equipment to teams as they leave for the field and ensuring that it is given back on their return.
• Record all activity involving telecommunication materials, cameras, Tracking device, GPS and other equipment in his/her care.
• Ensure that VHF handsets batteries, satellite telephones, cameras, Tracking devise and GPS are fully and correctly charged.
• Diagnose and report to his/her line manager any breakdown, damage or loss of equipment.
• Install telecommunication facilities on the bases when it’s required.

Procedures

• Ensure that teams are fully trained in the use of the equipment and communication procedures.
• Ensure that no unauthorized persons gain access to the frequencies assigned to Solidarités International.
• Ensure that Solidarités International users follow communication procedures, particularly concerning sensitive information.
• Update codes, frequencies and selective call numbers.

Communication / Movement Monitoring

• Receive and monitor radio messages sent to bases and record them in the log book.
• If required, assume an intermediary role and relay messages between bases and teams.
• Follow the location of teams in the field and during town expeditions.
• Play a central role in the monitoring of team field location and report any information regarding their safety to his/her line manager

Personal abilities :

• Higher National Diploma (in any Technical Field - Communication, IT, Engineering)
• English - spoken and written
• Hausa – spoken

Technicalcompetences :

• Handling of VHF, HF radios, Tracking devices and SAT phone
• Certificate in Ms Windows, Ms Office
• Previous experience as a Radio Operator (01 Year)