Main Purpose 


Operate the VHF and HF radios in order to ensure quality and confidential radio communications for the operational needs of the mission/projects, in accordance with the MSF security policy and rules.


Responsibilities


Operate the HF and VHF radios, avoiding using any sensitive or security-related information and following the MSF security rules.
Ensure that messages are well copied/passed to all people concerned.
Record the messages in the radio logbook.
Respond to radio contacts from other approved organisations and forward on the information via this channel.
Make radio contacts with reference bases (capital and/or field) according to communication rules/schedules.
Forward all information concerning the security of the teams to the Project/Capital Coordinator.
Monitor and register any movement of people, vehicles, helicopters, aeroplanes and cargo (departure,  arrival, number of passengers, route taken, standard contact points) and inform the line manager of any delays.
Ensure radio frequencies (HF and VHF) quality and transmission capacity. Install and program frequencies in all types of radios when necessary.
Register the loan of handsets to all staff and follow up on a regular basis.
Check that the equipment is working properly and immediately inform the line manager of any damage/loss/theft.
Supervise and monitor the VHF radio allocation book (handsets).
Maintain in clean and tidy conditions the equipment, communications room and premises.
Install, operate and perform preventive maintenance checks on assigned equipment.
Maintain and supervise HF & VHF battery status in good maintenance conditions.
Provide basic radio training when necessary to MSF staff.


Requirements


Education: Secondary Education
Experience: Minimum 2 years of work experience as a radio operator in related jobs.
Language: English and Hausa, Spoken and Written


Competencies:


Commitment to MSF Principles
Behavioural Flexibility
Stress Management
Results and Quality Orientation
Teamwork and Cooperation
Service Orientation.