RADIO OPERATOR

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

·         Operating the HF and VHF radios, avoiding using any sensitive or security related information and following the organization 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 the organization staff

·       Good knowledge of both English and Arabic languages since the radio operator will be part of the regular movements as a translator when required.

·       He/She should reside/live in Raqqa, this is the best for the project, in case of any emergency or diffucult situation involving movements and/or communications he/she must be available in a short period of time.

·       Fridays are off, however when needed by the project (exceptional/special movements), the radio operator must come to the office and support either as translator or at the base in communications.

·       Preparations of daily movements.

·       Provide radio communications during his/her shift.

·       Properly handover the equipment used at the end of his/her shift.

·       Record and monitor in the radio logbook the movements of the organization cars and staff, also keep a summary of the radio conversations.

·       Follow up with security back up at duty station for any situation that might compromise the safety of the organization staff and premises.