Job Description

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent organization whose exclusive humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide humanitarian assistance. It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening respect for International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles. For more information, visit website: https://www.icrc.org/.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Ethiopia is looking to hire an experienced, highly motivated and qualified person to fill the position of Radio Operator, based in Nekempte.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:

The incumbent will be responsible for operating the ICRC telecommunication equipment to monitor the movement of the ICRC vehicles – to and from the field trip. She/he facilitates telecommunication contacts between the ICRC sites, and people though radio, telephone and other monitoring tools.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Radio Communication

• Maintain (HF) continuous communication with ICRC mobile stations and personnel in the field. Gather information on team’s location, status, and pass security information.
• Assist other mobile stations in relaying of information in case of propagation problems.
• Ensure Radio communication procedures and good practice are known and applied at all times.
• Maintain VHF radio contacts with mobiles stations and ICRC personnel within range for regular communication pertaining to their operations.
• Contribute to adequate training of ICRC users on the use and procedures of telecommunication equipment.

Data Services

• Broadcasting of information concerning Security Alert locally, using relevant means, i.e. VHF, SMS, or mobile phones.
• Faxing and scanning of documents as requested by departments within the Delegation.

Incident management

• Continuously monitor the status of field teams and react promptly in case of problem.
• In case of emergency, promptly relay relevant information to ICRC staff under the supervision of the Field Security and Crisis Management Coordinator, and using the appropriate medium (VHF, SMS, Mobile phone etc.)
• Assist individual users in case of issues by providing relevant contacts or relaying messages to interlocutors

Monitoring

• Monitor serviceability of telecommunications equipment using the available monitoring tools.
• Take necessary actions or escalate incidents to the relevant departments to address issues.
• Conduct periodic equipment and procedure inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met. 

Switchboard and Logging

• Attend to telephone calls during night shifts, public holidays, and other absences of Switchboard operators. 
• Report landline malfunctions to the ICT Service desk
• Maintain comprehensive station logs of messages transmitted and received for operations.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Educational Background & Work Experience:

• High School graduate or above.
• Certificate in Radio Telephony and communication from a reputable organization.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar job.
• Good command of English, Amharic and Oromifa
• Available for weekend duty and in case of need to conduct tasks not listed in the job description.
• Good Computer proficiency

How to Apply

Electronic application can be made ONLY through the ethiojobs.net website. Alternatively, you can submit application & CV with copies of relevant documents in person to the ICRC Delegation in Addis Ababa (in front of EIAR, around Egziabher ab church)/ICRC Sub – delegation in Nekempte, Kasso Sub city, Kebele 05 Near to Eyesus Church

OR, send to the ICRC Delegation Addis Ababa, Human Resources Department, P.O.Box 5701, Addis Ababa.

Closing date: December 02, 2020

Women applicants and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted at all stages of the selection process.