EXTERNAL / INTERNAL

VACANCY: Radio Operator

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent international humanitarian organization, which assists and protects victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence. The ICRC is currently looking for staff for its support operations in Iraq.

ICRC offers:

• By joining our organization, you will have an opportunity to practice your profession in stimulating, complex and sometimes challenging environments, where your work can really make a difference.
• You will work with colleagues from various fields of expertise in a cross-cutting manner to help victims of conflict and other situations of violence. You will be dealing with humanitarian situations that require experience, resourcefulness and innovation to achieve the best possible impact.
• You will work for the oldest major international humanitarian organization in the world, adding to your sense of achievement in alleviating the suffering of people and communities and giving you the chance to promote humanitarian values in these turbulent times
• You will benefit from a competitive employment package, including different possibilities for career and personal development. You will take part in an onboarding course and follow continuous training, to build your career within the ICRC and beyond.
• Competitive compensation package, a monthly salary with benefits including (13th salary, International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP), medical coverage, life insurance, mobility allowance and social security scheme).

Job Title: Radio operator

Level: B1

Duty Station: Iraq – Kirkuk Sub - Delegation

Reports to: Radio Operator Supervisor

Duration of Contract: Six-Months Fixed Term Contract (Replacing a radio staff on unpaid leave)

Date of Issue: 1^st March 2022

Deadline for applications: 14^th March 2022

Objective:

The Radio Operator must ensure the work of the Radio Department efficiently and effectively by operating the ICRC’s telecommunication equipment. S/he maintains radio contact and telecommunications between sites, vehicles and people so that the Sub-delegation can follow field and travel-related movements in accordance with field trip procedures and security rules. The successful candidate will need to be an enthusiastic, flexible, committed, and a resourceful person who can support the Line manager to run the ICRC’s Radio Room. The successful candidate will need to deliver to a high standard, be resilient and have a positive “can do” attitude

Key Responsibilities: 

  Under the supervision of the Radio Operator Supervisor the incumbent will undertake the following responsibilities:

• Organizes and runs the radio room in the assigned location and ensures smooth communication flows between sites, vehicles, and people.
• Monitors daily movements, maintaining an overview of precise location information of all staff (including contact details) in the field and shuttle movements (including visitors, Passengers, or consultants when relevant).
• Ensures constant contact with people moving in the field and takes appropriate action as stipulated under security rules and internal guidelines.
• Maintains information flow on security-related issues.
• Updates lists of field movements and messages transmitted.
• Ensures the transportation of material goods between sites is correctly handled. He/she also ensures that the pouch is correctly sealed, and information is registered and communicated for transportation.
• Ensures that all telecommunication materials function well, conducting equipment checks and requests necessary repairs or preventive maintenance
• Keeps Sub-Delegation Management of daily field movements, informing them of planned trips, and alerts them to any changes and/or incidents.

Education and Professional Experience required:

• High school/Diploma or Vocational training in electronics/ IT or relevant former experience in related field.
• Good command (spoken and written) of English and Arabic.
• Good computer knowledge.

Key Competencies:

• Accountability
• Beneficiary and Client focused
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Representing the ICRC
• Leadership

How to Apply: All qualified and interested candidates should forward their applications with a detailed updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating email and phone contacts with a minimum of two professional references, a cover letter stating why you think you have the necessary skills and qualifications for the said job opportunity and your salary expectations. Clearly marked to (kir_hr_services@icrc.org) with subject line: SURNAME First Name/ Vacancy tittle.

• Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Applications will only be accepted with valid residency and work permit in Iraq.
• The successful candidate will undergo a three months’ probation period.

NB: If you have not heard from us by a Month of receiving your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

No Fee:

ICRC DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, OR PROCESSING).