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Radio Operator in Misrata

The ICRC Delegation in Libya has a vacancy for:

Radio Operator

The position will be based in the Misrata Sub-Delegation (MIR SD)

The Radio Operator operates the ICRC’s telecommunications equipment in MIR SD. S/he maintains radio contact and telecommunications between sites, vehicles and people so that the Sub-delegation can follow field movements in accordance with its programme and with security rules.

Main Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversees the preparation and follow up of all movement within MIR SD area of responsibility, including within the city of Misrata, where the ICRC has permanent presence.
• Ensures movement planning includes the latest update by all departments and staff members and makes sure all visitors movement are incorporated in the planning.
• Following the latest updated ICRC procedures for conducting field trips in Libya.
• Ensures proper coordination with management and the concerned departments.
• Ensures that all staff members respect communication guidelines during field trips and reports any breach to management.
• Updates the management about arriving/departing of mobile staff by vehicle/planes/vessels as well as their relocation within the MIR SD area of responsibility.
• Liaises and coordinates with the ICRC Radio Room in Tripoli and logistics for the field trips and cargo movement.
• Ensure efficient hand over with the ICRC Radio room in Tripoli of any pending movement after working hours and/or during weekends and public holidays.
• Participates in the general situation analysis and shares any related concerns with management.
• Keeps track of field communication devices or any other IT equipment under his/her responsibility.
• Ensures update of the phone list in close coordination with ICT.

Required background, skills and experience:

• Secondary school or technical/professional school diploma.
• Good command (spoken and written) of English.
• Good computer skills.
• Driving license.
• Vocational training in electronics, telecommunication, IT or similar field an asset.
• Two years’ work experience in a similar field.
• Good knowledge of the area of assignment.
• Some experience working with the ICRC or international organizations an asset.

We offer a rewarding and enriching work opportunity in a humanitarian and international environment with initial training and on-boarding.

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates

Interested Candidates with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application with 2 references to tri_recruitment@icrc.org  before 17^th of August 2021, with the title in the email subject “Radio Operator in Misrata”.

CVs not mentioning the position in the subject line, will not be considered

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews