RADIO OPERATOR SUPERVISOR

PURPOSE

The Radio Operator Supervisor ensures the delegation’s radio room functions without interruption 18 hours a day. S/he manages the radio operators, participates in security meetings and plays a role in security procedures.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Specialized technical certificate

Confirmed Technical skills in this field

Very good command SPOKEN and WRITTEN in English

Very good computer knowledge and ability to run specific software

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

4 years’ experience in a similar field

Excellent knowledge of the country and local terrain

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizes and runs the radio room in an assigned location and maintains communications between sites, vehicles and people.

Keeps organized track of all messages that pass through the radio room and checks that they have been filed; conducts equipment checks and requests necessary repairs or preventive maintenance.

Makes daily updates to the security logbook.

Makes sure operators act as relays between fixed, mobile or portable stations in case of communication malfunctions.

Briefs all delegation employees on sensible use of radio equipment; reports numbers dialled for private phone calls to the receptionist.

Supervises, trains and coordinates all radio operators in the delegation.

Draws up the duty schedule on a regular basis – including shifts, days off and holidays – and ensures replacements during absences so that the radio room remains operational all the times.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments

Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position

Collects and shares information so as to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and security trends and responses

Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image

Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development