Radio Operator (Port Sudan) – MSF Spain

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – Spain is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.

Job Description

Organization	Medecins sans Frontieres Holland
Job Title	Radio Operator
Location	Red Sea State – Port Sudan
Section/Unit	Logistics and Supply
Salary	711 USD
Supervisor	Logistics Coordinator Assistant
Closing Date	24/03/2025

Operating the VHF and HF radios, in accordance with the MSF security protocols and rules, in order to ensure quality and confidential radio communications for the operational needs of the mission/projects. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Accountabilities

• 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 logbook. 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

• 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 logbook. 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

Qualification, Skills, and Experience Required:

Education	Literacy. Desirable secondary education, certified computer literacy.
Experience	Essential basic knowledge on mathematics, mechanical, and electronic principles
Languages	Essential Arabic language and certified English level B2 (intermediate)
Knowledge	Essential basic knowledge on mathematics, mechanical, electronic principles
Competencies	Results and Quality Orientation L1Teamwork and Cooperation L1Behavioural Flexibility L1Commitment to MSF Principles L1Stress Management L2

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to send their application in English language and include.

• Complete CV in English and copies of all certificates and Diplomas (Experience Certificates and Education certificates) (including Motivation letter).
• Sudanese National ID/Passport.
• Application in English should be submitted in sealed envelope mentioning, MSF Spain/Application for the post of Radio Operator to MSF-Spain Office, House No. 113, Block No 4, Airport Area, Port Sudan.
• Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Test and interview will be carried out in English and Physically in Port Sudan

We thank you for the interest to work with MSF and for applying for this position.