RADIO OPERATOR

About Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Doctors Without Borders) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, and natural or man-made disasters to populations in danger in more than 70 countries.

Job Summary

Operate the VHF and HF radios, in accordance with the MSF security protocols and rules, in order to en-sure quality and confidential radio communications for the operational needs of Kabul Base and Coordination.

Duties & Responsibilities

- the HF and VHF radios, avoid using any sensitive or security-related information and follow the MSF security rules

- Ensure radio frequencies' (HF and VHF) quality and transmission capacity for Base and Mobile installations

- Install and program frequencies in all types of radios when necessary in collaboration with the ICT Technician/Project Logistician

- Ensure that messages are well copied/passed to all people concerned and record the messages on the radio log book. 

- Make radio contacts with reference bases (capital and/or field) according to communication rules/schedules and forward all information concerning the security of the teams to the Project/Capital Coordinator

- Monitor and register any movement, of people, vehicles, helicopters, airplanes, and cargo, (departure, arrival, number of passengers, route taken, standard contact points) and inform the line manager of any delays

- Supervise and monitor the VHF radio allocation book (handsets) and register the loan of handsets to all staff, follow it up on a regular basis

- Train and guide new radio operators and ensure they follow all protocols. Ensure the implementation of refreshments and/or complementary training for all radio operators

- Train and support all radio users in using radio equipment, and radio language and performing the user maintenance tasks

- Install, operate, and perform preventive maintenance checks on assigned equipment, check that the equipment is working properly, and immediately inform the line manager of any damage/loss/theft. 

- Maintain the equipment, communications room, and premises in clean and tidy conditions. Maintain and supervise HF VHF batteries status in good maintenance conditions

- Provide basic radio training when necessary to MSF staff

- Give regular feedback to the line manager and report directly any issue or incident

Job Requirements

Education

- High school diploma (12th class) desirable

- Good knowledge of mission area roads essential

- Basic knowledge of mathematics, mechanical and electronic principles essential

- Proficient user of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Desirable

Experience

- 2 years experience in a similar position essential

- MSF or NGO experience desirable

Languages

- Dari/Pashtu: oral and written essential (Excellent oral speaking Pashtu is essential)

- English: oral and written essential.

WORKING HOURS AND SALARY

FULL TIME / SCHEDULE: 176 HOURS PER MONTH - DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE POSITION THE CANDIDATE MUST BE WILLING AND CAPABLE OF SOMETIMES WORKING OUTSIDE REGULAR OFFICE HOURS.

THE WORK HOURS WILL BE SCHEDULED ON SHIFT IN A DUTY ROSTER.

SALARY WILL BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE MSF SALARY GRID

Submission Guideline

The interested candidates should submit their applications before 26/12/2022 at 4 pm with the CV, and motivation letter in a single file (Pdf or word) including references details and supporting documents (certificates, diplomas, etc.) to Médecins Sans Frontières, Administration department Kabul Base Coordination via:

- E-mail: MSF-Afghanistan-Recruitment@msf.org

The reference “RADIO OPERATOR” must be stated in the subject line of the email to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NOTE: CV WILL BE REVIEWED ON A ROLL-IN BASIS

MSF 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 is asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Administration through the recruitment contact. 

Functional Area

General

Countries

Submission Email

MSF-Afghanistan-Recruitment@msf.org

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