RADIO OPERATOR (KHARTOUM) – MSF Spain

Job Description

Organization	Medecins sans Frontières Spain
Job Title	RADIO OPERATOR
Location	KHARTOUM
Section/Unit	LOGISTICS & SUPPLY
No. of Post	1
Salary	711 USD
Duration	6 Months WITH POSSIBILITY TO EXTEND
Supervisor	LOGISTICS MANAGER
Closing Date	20 August 2025

We are looking for motivated, experienced, and committed professionals who will play a key
role in strengthening field communication by operating MSF?s radio systems in line with
security procedures, ensuring smooth and secure operations & Movements.

As the Radio Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring secure and effective communication
for MSF operations. With a focus on adherence to MSF security protocols,

Duties and responsibilities:

• Operating the HF and VHF radios, avoiding using any sensitive or security related information and following the MSF security rules. Ensures radio frequencies’ (HF and VHF) quality and transmission capacity. Installs and programs frequencies in all type of radios when necessary
• Ensuring that messages are well copied/passed to all people concerned and records the messages on the radio log book. Responding to radio contacts from other approved organizations and forwarding it on the information via this channel.
• Making radio contacts with reference bases (capital and/or field) according to communication rules / schedules and forwards all information concerning the security of the teams to the Project/Capital Coordinator.
• Monitoring and registering any movement, of people, vehicles, helicopters, airplanes and cargo, (departure, arrival, number of passengers, route taken, standard contact points) and informs line manager of any delays.
• Supervising and monitoring the VHF radio allocation book (handsets) and registering the loan of handsets to all staff, following it up on a regular basis.
• Installing, operating and performing preventive maintenance checks on assigned equipment, checking that the equipment is working properly and immediately informing the line manager of any damage/loss/theft. Maintaining the equipment, communications room and premises in clean and tidy conditions. Maintaining and supervising HF VHF batteries status in good maintenance conditions.
•  Providing basic radio training when necessary to MSF staff.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Monitoring and registering any movement with the standard MSF tools (Traksat).
• Knowing how to use and implement the tracking devices in the cars.
• Doing the follow up of the tracking and special/satellite comm devices.
• Supporting the log base in the management of the car reservation.
• Preparing the movement documents (TSF) in the absence of the Log base.
• Briefing the team on how to use the comm devices and on the communication protocols of the project.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Education	Essential Secondary Education, Preferable Diploma in IT, communication or related studies
Experience	Desirable work experience as radio operator in related jobs Desirable experience in coordinating movement (vehicles)
Languages	Essential, mission working language and local language(s)
Knowledge	Essential basic knowledge on mathematics, mechanical, electronic principles
Competencies	Results and Quality Orientation L1 Teamwork and Cooperation L1 Behavioural Flexibility L1 Commitment to MSF Principles L1 Stress Management L2

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF. MSF OCBA is a people-focused humanitarian organization that offers a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We believe this approach enhances our work and we are committed to equity in employment. We embrace diverse backgrounds of people working together to exhibit their passion in action for the social mission of MSF. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.

How to apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application to the KHARTOUM STATE, HAC-OFFICE IN Khartoum, Almujahdeen Africa St, in a sealed envelope mentioning (MSF Spain ? application for RADIO OPERATOR)
 

HAC Officer Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/YnsP4XrQVLxVocyu7?g_st=ipc

Applications must be submitted in English Language including:

✓ Motivation letter in English.
✓ Updated CV in English.

✓ Copy of Personal national ID / Passport.

✓ Copy of relevant educational diplomas.

✓ Copy of relevant work certificates.

✓ Copy of others relevant documents.

Test and interview will be carried out in English.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Administrative conditions:

• This job profile can be adapted and/or changed according to the evolution of the activities, evolution of the Mission. and the program needs.
• The general conditions are detailed in the staff regulations, work contract and health policy.

Confidentiality is the basis for a trustful relationship between patient and health staff. It concerns the provision of privacy as well as the handling of individual personal/ medical information according to medical ethics.

Confidentiality is required and demanded at any time, violation of this will result in immediate admin?istrative action!

YOU ARE PART OF MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES:

You are expected to treat all the persons you get involved with (beneficiaries, soldiers, villagers, etc… respectfully without regard of their political or ethnical background. Do not speak about your political opinions and take the time to explain to as many people as possible about MSF mission and about our work in Sudan.