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Radio Operator Supervisor
Country Afghanistan Province Kandahar,
Categories  IT, Type Full Time
Post Date 2021-04-08 Close Date 2021-04-22
Vacancy No Nil Gender male female
No Of Jobs 1 Contract Duration Open-ended
Education University degree or equivalent Experience 4 years’ work experience in a similar field
Organization Opportunities for you Salary According to the ICRC salary scale

About Company

About The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent organization. Its exclusive humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC endeavours to alleviate suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

Job Description

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Radio Room Activities

  • Knows how to operate all machines for Voice (Tel, VHF, HF) and for Data communication (SMS and E-mail)
  • Respects and applies procedures and policies of Radio Room operations.
  • Organizes and runs the radio room in Kandahar Sub Delegation.
  • Transmits and receives messages through VHF and HF radio, telephone, satellite, taking into consideration the nature and priority of communications to be transmitted.
  • Conducts radio checks with sites, vehicles, staff
  • Update drivers and teams in the field on the development of the current security/emergency situation
  • Keep Telecommunications Equipment Operational, and ensures that all the equipment placed under his/her responsibility is in good working condition
  • Provide efficient support to users, focusing on the assists and trains newly arriving staff members
  • Establishes SoP and other guidelines

Control and Maintenance

  • Makes sure that ICT equipment is used properly by Radio Room Operators
  • Checks that equipment is fully functional
  • Cleans all equipment in Radio-room
  • Reports to ICT department any malfunctioning of radio station.

Security

  • Provides contributions to security reports
  • Contributes to the security management to Sub delegation.
  • Follow up the security screen all the time.

Team Supervision

  • Supervises, trains and coordinates all radio operators in the sub delegation.
  • Conducts the appraisals for the team.
  • Develops and maintains a pleasant working atmosphere with the team.
  • Draws up the duty schedule on a regular basis – including shifts, days off and holidays – and ensures replacements during absences so that the radio room remains operational 24/7.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

  • Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments
  • Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position
  • Collects and shares information so as to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses
  • Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image
  • Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development

Job Requirement

  • University degree or equivalent
  • 4 years’ work experience in a similar field
  • Good command of written and spoken English and Pashto
  • Computer proficiency
  • Good knowledge of geographically assigned area of responsibility
  • Good analytical skills
  • Very good interpersonal skills

Submission Guideline

ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Interested qualified afghan national Male/female candidates are requested to submit their CVs and cover letter to kad_recruitment_services@icrc.org no later than 22 Apr 2021.

Clearly indicate position title (Radio Operator Supervisor) in the email subject line of your email, CVs not mentioning the position title in subject line, will not be considered

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for written test and interview.

Submission Email:

kad_recruitment_services@icrc.org

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