Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - Spain is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation 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.
Section/Unit:
Logistics and Supply
Grade Level:
3
Supervisor:
Logistic Manager
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
River Nile - Atbara
Closing Date:
13 March 2025
Background:
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
Enhanced Movement Tracking: Radio operators will be responsible for actively monitoring movements in real time, ensuring adherence to TSF guidelines, and reacting immediately to irregularities or emergencies.
Logging and Reporting: Operators will maintain comprehensive movement logs, analyze trends, and produce reports to inform decision-making and enhance safety protocols.
Improved Communication Between Staff and Drivers: Operators will act as intermediaries between non-Arabic-speaking staff and Arabic-speaking drivers, ensuring seamless communication and coordination during trips.
Efficient Vehicle Dispatching : Operators will handle vehicle requests, relieving logisticians of this task and ensuring better management of vehicle usage and availability.
Streamlined Trip Briefings : Operators will conduct trip briefings, ensuring travelers are informed of movement protocols, authorized zones, and safety measures, thus backing up the log manager in the performance of this role.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Minimum 6 months of Certified experienced in the same position.
Certified experience with NGO, Certified Experience with MSF is an asset.
Languages
Essential Arabic language and Certified English level B2 (intermediate)
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
Applications must be in English language and include: CV, application letter, copy of educational - experience certificates, and personal ID interested candidates are requested to submit their applications in a sealed envelope mentioning (MSF Spain – Application forRadio Operator) at Labor Office in Atbara or HAC office in AD-Damar
Test and interview will be carried out in English.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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.
