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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 (12 months fixed term Contract) based in Gonder.

PURPOSE

The Radio Operator operates the ICRC’s telecommunications equipment. S/he maintains radio contact and telecommunications between sites, vehicles and people so that the delegation can follow field movements in accordance with its programme and with security rules.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Understands and adheres to the 7 Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement;

• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct;

• Understands the three components of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement;

• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times;

• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all time;

• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers;

• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC;

• May be asked to perform duties and tasks not covered in this job description as well as to provide support to other departments when necessary.

ACCOUNTABILITIES 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.

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.

• 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 the own professional learning and development.

• Upon request, participates in other programs based on operational priorities.

Job Requirements

• 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 and Amharic

• Available for weekend duty and in case of need to conduct tasks not listed in the job description.

• Good Computer proficiency

How to Apply

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Note: Women applicants  are highly encouraged to apply. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted at all stages of the selection process.