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  • Posted: Jan 18, 2022
    Deadline: Jan 18, 2022
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    Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in Geneva, Switzerland, and employ some 14,500 people in more than 80 countries. T...
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    Radio Operator

    Overall Responsibility

    The Radio Operator operates the ICRC’s telecommunications equipment. 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.

    Tasks and responsibilities

    1. 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 Telephony procedures is strictly adhered to;
    2. Follows communication and transmission activity via telecommunications equipment;
    3. Ensures constant contact with people moving in the field and takes appropriate action as stipulated under security rules and internal guidelines;
    4. VHF radio contacts with mobiles stations and ICRC personnel within range for regular communication pertaining to their operations;
    5. Monitor vehicles, ICRC Aircraft movements and Local Area Network using the monitoring tools to detect any incidents and take necessary actions or escalate incidents to the relevant persons to address them;
    6. Proactively maintains information flow on security-related issues;
    7. Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met;
    8. Broadcast information concerning security alert locally, using relevant means (VHF, SMS, or phones);
    9. Attending to Telephone calls during the night times, public holidays and other times of absence of the Switchboard operators. Testing telephone lines and reporting any faults to the ICT Helpdesk;
    10. Maintain the Regional Delegation’s weekend permanence;
    11. Faxing of documents as requested by departments within the Delegation.

    Minimum Requirements and competencies

    1. · Diploma in Radio Telephony and communication or any other related qualification;
    2. · Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in a similar position;
    3. · Certificate in Radio Telephony and communication;
    4. · Qualified Air operations communicator;
    5. · Previous working experience with International Organizations (preferred);
    6. · Excellent command of written and spoken English (French an asset);
    7. · Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point);
    8. · Certificate of good conduct.

    Method of Application

    The interested candidates should fill up a form by clicking the link below on or before 18th February 2022 at 4:30 pm then submit their CV, motivation letter, including references details, supporting documents (Certificates, Diplomas, Degree etc) and current and expected remuneration to ICRC Nairobi Delegation, HR Department via the email address provided below:

    The reference Senior User Experience Designer must be stated in the application to be valid. If you do not fill out the required information as per the link provided or clearly state the position for which you are applying and attach the required certificates & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Applicants must have the permanent right to work in Kenya.

    ICRC does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to ICRC HR Department through the recruitment contact.

    WHAT WE OFFER

    By joining our organization, you will have an opportunity to practice your profession in stimulating, complex and sometimes challenging environments, where your work can really make a difference. You will work with colleagues from various fields of expertise in a cross-cutting manner to help victims of conflict and other situations of violence. You will be dealing with humanitarian situations that require experience, resourcefulness and innovation in order to achieve the best possible impact, often with limited resources.

    You will work for the oldest major international humanitarian organization in the world, adding to your sense of achievement in alleviating the suffering of people and communities and giving you the chance to promote humanitarian values in these turbulent times. You will benefit from a competitive employment package, including different possibilities for career and personal development. You will take part in an onboarding course and follow continuous training, in order to build your career within the ICRC and beyond.

    ICRC is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

    In processing your personal data for recruitment purposes, we follow the information notice as explained HERE*.

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