Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), based in Mogadishu, is looking for an experienced RADIO OPERATOR to fill an open position. With 3 - 4 years of experience required, this position is suited for mid-to-senior level professionals in Operation Affairs. Qualified candidates are urged to apply before the Aug, 27 deadline.
MSF is an independent humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populationsin
need. MSF Somalia mission is seeking a qualified person for the position below:
Job Title: RADIO OPERATOR
Work
Location: MOGADISHU; Somalia
Start date: As soon as possible
Length of contract: Fixed term (1year) 100% with 3 monthsâ probation period.
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 and/or 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.
- 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.
- Ensure radio frequencies (HF and VHF) quality and transmission capacity. Install and program frequencies in
all type of radios when necessary.
- Providing basic radio training when necessary to MSF staff
About Mogadishu
Mogadishu, known locally as Muqdisho, is the capital of Somalia and the country's largest city. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. The city hosts the headquarters of numerous UN agencies, international NGOs, and government institutions, offering diverse career opportunities for development and humanitarian professionals.
Ereyada Soomaaliga (Somali Keywords): Shaqo Muqdisho ⢠Shaqo Cusub ⢠Shaqo Buuxda