Radio Operator needed- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Work Location : Nairobi
Duration : Two Months(Temporary Position)
Start Date : June 15th ,2022

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian action-driven organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. 26 associations, 23 sections, and 16 branch offices make-up the international movement and work in partnership around 6 operational entities.

The selected candidate will be reporting to Deputy Logistics Coordinator.

Main Purpose

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

Accountabilities

  • Operating the HF and VHF radios, avoiding using any 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 it on the information via this 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/Capital Coordinator.
  • 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 equipment, 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 supervising HF VHF batteries status in good maintenance conditions. Providing basic radio training when necessary to MSF staff

Requirements

Education

  • Essential : Secondary Education

Experience

  • Essential : Minimum One Year experience as radio operator

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 submit your application at https://msf.or.ke/en/ads/radio-operator-0 by 7th June 2022

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)

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