Radio Operator at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Overall Responsibility: The Radio Operator is responsible for operating the ICRC telecommunication equipment in monitoring the movement of the ICRC vehicles – cars, airplanes – to and from the field trip, and around Nairobi.

She/he facilitates telecommunication contacts between the ICRC sites, and people using radio, telephone and other monitoring tools.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Maintain HF continuous communication with ICRC mobile stations and personnel in the field for locations, status, and security reports;
• Ensure that the laid down Radio communication procedures is strictly adhered to;
• Monitor Mobile Stations, ICRC Aircraft movement and Information Technology Local Area Network using the recommended monitoring tools;
• Assist in training of Radio Communication operations to users in the Delegation and the greater region when called upon;
• Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests to ensure that operations standards are met;
• Attending to Telephone calls during the Night, public holidays, and other times in the absence of the Switchboard operators;
• Maintain the Regional Delegation’s weekend permanence.

Minimum Requirements and competencies

• Diploma in Radio Telephony and communication or any other related qualification;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar job from a reputable organisation;
• Qualified Air operations communicator;
• Basic skills in telecommunication troubleshooting;
• MUST be Computer Proficient.