RADIO ROOM OPERATOR

RADIO ROOM OPERATOR

Based in Kyiv

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 80 countries and has some 19.000 field staff.

In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence to Ukraine. There are more than 600 ICRC staff working in Kyiv, Sloviansk, Sieverodonetsk, Mariupol, Donetsk, and Luhansk.

ICRC is Equal Opportunity Employer giving highest priority to staff safety and security.

For more information, visit website: http://www.icrc.org/

AIM OF THE POSITION

The Radio Room Operator is responsible for information gathering, prioritizing and dispatching calls on an ongoing basis.  The operator provides vehicles and convoys monitoring and support for the implementation of ICRC activities in Ukraine, guarantees that standard operating procedures are implemented correctly and respected by all concerned to ensure ICRC teams' safety. The Radio Operator will work in shifts to ensure that the Radio Room Operation is conducted and manned 24/7.

 CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Transmits and receives messages through VHF radio, telephone, fax, satellite, taking into consideration the nature and priority of communications to be transmitted;
• Keep tracks of all ICRC vehicle, permanent field movement follow-up;
• Records individual movements; conduct radio checks with ICRC staff;
• Maintains a station log where all occurrences related to the operation of the ICRC;
• Operating telecommunication equipment (telephone, computer, two-way radio);
• Keep Telecommunications Equipment Operational, and ensures that all the equipment placed under his/her responsibility is in good working condition;
• Keep the Management and Radio Room Supervisor informed of any information or incident that could have a bearing on the security of staff and property;
• Briefing users on procedures and telecom equipment use;
• Registering and treating information confidentially, rapidly and with accuracy;
• Reporting;
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Radio Room Supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Education and professional qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as telephonist, secretary, radio operator or similar;
• Fluent in spoken and written English;
• Proficient computer user;
• Rigorous and methodical person;
• Good knowledge of Ukrainian geography;
• Capacity to adhere to the ICRC procedures;
• Skilled in the following competencies: Adapting & Learning; Planning, Organization & Assessment; Communication (ability to express views and ideas); Analysis & Synthesis

Personal Competencies:

• Genuine interest to work in humanitarian aid field;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong sense of responsibility;
• Good team player.

We offer:

• An opportunity to work for the world’s oldest and unique humanitarian organization.
• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• A full-time resident position based in our Ukraine delegation in Kyiv.
• Medical insurance.
• Language classes.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV in English, along with your motivation letter by 07.05.2021

Only candidates meeting the above-mentioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interview. No queries by phone please.