Radio Operator (Maternity Cover) at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Radio Operator (Maternity Cover)

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Job Summary

• The Radio Operator will be based in Damaturu, Yobe State and report to the Base Logistician.
• The Radio Operator will be the focal point for VHF and HF communication on field missions according to the needs and SOPs. 
• He/she will also organize scanning, photocopying and saving of all financial documents and program documents as well as carry out office assistant duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be a focal point for VHF and HF communication between the base and teams on field missions according to needs and SOPs.
• Monitor the Action Against Hunger frequencies and clear them from non-authorized users and keep the radio logbook (location, date and hour of important messages or events) as indicated on SOPs.
• Transmit/relay messages between teams/Action Against Hunger Nigeria bases when signal is low and take messages and transmit them to the appropriate person in the office.
• Dispatch according to the needs and register the loan of VHF radio handsets.
• Ensure all security advisories from the field co are immediately relayed to the staff and immediately report sensitive/security related matters to the supervisor or Field Coordinator.
• Training new staff/visitors on the use of VHF and HF radios.
• Ensure all VHF/HF base and hand held stations are in good working condition. - Ensure maintenance of all equipment: batteries, acid, connections.
• Support request from teams to collect stationaries from the store sub unit in logistics and assist Base Logistician in maintaining inventory of assets within office.
• Assist in extracting and inputting data and files from various sources in administrative, human resource, procurement.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will:

• Have completed Secondary Education in an Accredited Academic Institution.
• Have a minimum one year of relevant professional experience on office operation/assistance and related experiences.
• Have good knowledge and working experience with HF and VHF Radios.
• Be flexible in terms of working hours
• Have excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Have previous experience in INGO at the same level of position preferably.
• Have knowledge on radio installation/basic maintenance, electricity or any technical field.