Job overview:
The Radio Operator role will assist in operating and monitoring UHF, HF radio systems, vehicle and personnel tracking systems, CCTV, e-mail, vehicle booking systems, satellite telephones, mobile telephones, and internal phone systems in English and local languages.ย
For more details about this position please click here:ย Job Descriptionย andย NRC Grade Structure.
Generic responsibilitiesย
These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work- and Professional Development Plan.
Monitor and communicate with NRC vehicles and staff in the field, other NRC offices and appropriate partners Immediately report any potential threats to NRC staff, assets, and facilities Immediately report emergencies, accidents, and loss of contact with NRC staff/vehicles Log all transmitted and received messages according to procedures Log all vehicles movements according to procedures Conduct periodic equipment inspections and tests to ensure that operations standards are met, and report all needs for repairs/maintenance Coordinate radio-related actions of locating and contacting staff that are missing or in distressSpecific responsibilities
Generic professional competencies:ย
A minimum of 3 years of non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs.ย Bachelor's degree in BBA, Economic or any other related field.ย Advanced knowledge in communications technology, including, satellite communications, cell phone, etc. Good knowledge of city and general area in assigned location, and the provinces of Afghanistan, ability to read and interpret maps and operate Google maps or similar. Able to structure his or her thoughts and make an accurate and complete summary of a situation, under time pressure, at any time of day or night. Must display intelligent ability to arrange vehicle moves to make best use of available assets and time. High attention to detail and ability to neatly complete assigned paperwork. Honest and trustworthy.ย Proven communication, interpersonal, representation, negotiation and skills. Computer skills โ database knowledge essential, wireless networking. Trouble shootingโ skill with electrical, radio and computer systems. Well presented, confident, and sensible. No other employment is allowed, operator may be required to work at any time of day or night and on any day of the week, at short notice.ย Written and verbal English essential. Fluent of the local language.ยBehavioural competencies (max 6)
Handling insecure environments Initiating action and change Empowering and building trust InfluencingPerformance Management
The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:ย
The Job Description The Work and Development Plan The Mid-term/End-of-trial Period Performance Review Template The End-term Performance Review Template The NRC Competency Framework The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.