Radio Operators-2 Positions

Operating the VHF and HF radios, in accordance with MSF security protocols and rules, in order to ensure quality and confidential radio communications for the operational needs of the mission/projects. 

• Operating the HF and VHF radios, avoiding the use of  sensitive or security related information and following the MSF security rules. 
• Ensures radio frequencies' (HF and VHF) quality and transmission capacity,installs and programs frequencies in all type of radios when necessary ensuring that messages are well copied/passed to all people concerned and records the messages on the radio log book. 
• Responding to radio contacts from other approved organizations and forwarding the information via the radio  channel.
• Making radio contacts with reference bases (capital, other sections, field) according to communication rules / schedules and forwards all information concerning the security of the teams to the Project Coordinator/Head of Mission.
• Monitoring and registering any movement, of people, vehicles, helicopters, airplanes and cargo, (departure, arrival, number of passengers, route taken, standard contact points) and informs line manager of any delays according to the TSF (Travel Security Form).
• Supervising and monitoring the VHF radio allocation book (handsets) and registering the loan of handsets to all staff, following it up on a regular basis.
• Installing, operating and performing preventive maintenance checks on assigned equipments, checking that the equipment is working properly and immediately informing the line manager of any damage/loss/theft.
• Maintaining the equipment, communications room and premises in clean and tidy conditions. 
• Maintaining  and keeping HF VHF batteries in good condition.
• Providing basic radio training when necessary to MSF staff

Education

• Essential: Secondary Education

Experience

• Essential : Work experience as radio operator in related jobs

Languages

• English & Kiswahili

Knowledge

• Essential basic knowledge on mathematics, mechanical, electronic principles

Competencies

• Results and quality orientation,teamwork and cooperation, Behavioral flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles & Stress Management

If you meet the above requirements, Please send  your Curriculum Vitae  and Cover letter  as one combined document  to  [email protected]  by  26th July   2024

We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered

MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee. MSFCH welcomes applications from people of all sexual or gender identities and encourages women to apply

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(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)