Radio Operator Job at International Committee of the Red Cross

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Descriptions;

The International Committee of the Red Cross is a humanitarian organization based in Geneva, Switzerland. State parties to the Geneva Convention of 1949 and its Additional Protocols of 1977 and 2005 have given the ICRC a mandate to protect victims of international and internal armed conflicts.

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 Telephony procedures is strictly adhered to;
Follows communication and transmission activity via telecommunications equipment;
Ensures constant contact with people moving in the field and takes appropriate action as stipulated under security rules and internal guidelines;
VHF radio contacts with mobiles stations and ICRC personnel within range for regular communication pertaining to their operations;
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;
Proactively maintains information flow on security-related issues;
Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met;
Broadcast information concerning security alert locally, using relevant means (VHF, SMS, or phones);
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;
Maintain the Regional Delegation’s weekend permanence;
Faxing of documents as requested by departments within the Delegation.

Minimum Requirements:

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