Radio Operator

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Job Summary

The radio operator is responsible for operating HF/UHF voice and data radio stations, monitoring security equipments, and the coverage for Actionaid Afghanistan working areas. He is responsible to send and receive official and security messages to and from the Provincial Units Offices throughout the country. This includes the monitoring of official vehicle traffic traveling in various parts of Actionaid Afghanistan working areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

•Coordinate and monitor the communications on the communications equipment (VHF/HF radio frequencies, Thuraya phones, cell phones) operated by the organization, and provide clear and timely reports to the Security Coordinator the case of security events or threats.
•Ensures that all communication equipment are in working condition
•Provide English language translation and support to the Security and Transport staff on duty, and act as a liaison between those staff and expatriate staff and visitors as required.
•Provide support to security staff and supervisor, provide technical support and monitor security equipment.
•Distribute the messages received by radio from the provinces as hard/soft copy to concerned departments or individuals.
•Processes and maintains up to date records and logs of all incoming/outgoing traffic, facilitating distribution through hard/soft copies.
•Monitors mobile vehicle traffic whilst logging in the location and situation of the personnel aboard
•File all radio-related documents (Permits, Registration letters) and have them ready in case of inquiry about official business
•Perform other tasks as assigned by the Security Coordinator

Job Requirements

•Possesses humanitarian motivation;
•Ready to travel to rescue staff in emergency situations;
•Emotionally matured;
•Ability to work in multicultural team;
•Team player;
•Understands and sensitive to cross-cultural issues;
•Flexible and adaptable to ever changing environments;
•Willing to travel and live in basic conditions;
•Proactive to take new initiative at work;
•Honest and accountable.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

•Educational background in radio and communication or equivalent relevant experience.
•Five years experience in radio operation preferably with International NGO.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex tasks, and communicate information clearly and in a timely manner in security situations.
•Strong English skills (spoken and written), including the ability to receive and transmit messages on the radio, telephone and Thuraya.
•Fluency (spoken and written) in native languages- Dari and Pashto.
•Working knowledge of computer skills; ability to work Excel, Word.
•Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
•Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
•Willingness to travel and stay in rural areas with limited facilities.

Submission Guideline

ActionAid is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial working environment. Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above positions, and detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of referees (including telephone and email address). Please DO NOT attached academic transcripts and Diplomas and states the applied position in the email subject or on the left hand-side of the envelope. Interested candidates are invited to submit the applications before 6th February, 2011 to ActionAid Afghanistan-Human Resources Department: Office Address Kabul:

House# 705 Street# 9 Taimani Kabul Afghanista Email submission: jobs.kabul@actionaid.org


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