Radio Operator

ABOUT THE COMPANY

• Company: IOM Nepal
• Industry: I/ NGO
• Address: 768/12 Thirbam Sadak, Baluwatar - 5

JOB OVERVIEW

• Category:Operator
• Position Type:Full Time
• Experience: 4+ years
• Openings: 1
• Education:Secondary
• City:Dam

The International Organization for Migration is seeking qualified Nepali Nationals for the following position based in Damak.

VACANCY NOTICE NO: SVN#NP/02/16

POSITION TITLE: Radio Operator - 1 position

CLASSIFICATION: Grade 4

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Special Short Term, Six months with possibility of extension

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the overall supervision of the Field Security Officer (FSO) and direct supervision of the Field Security Assistant (FSA), the Radio Operator will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Radio Room in Damak (FED). The incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and operate UN HF, VHF radio networks, sat phones and direct line telephone installed in the radio room.  
• Confirm that all equipment installed in the radio room is functioning and if any problem is observed to notify the FSA/FSO. 
• Conduct minor maintenance and repair works of communications equipment, specifically VHF and HF radios. 
• Monitor the proper use of radio procedures and the communication discipline in the radio networks.
• Responsible for all equipment and stores in the radio room  
• Conduct the weekly VHF radio check as advised by the FSO/FSA. 
• Maintain an up-to-date logbook of staff members travelling in the region. Keep the respective agency focal point informed if any travelling agency staff member is unaccounted for a considerable timeframe.
• Collect information on incidents and developments in the area of responsibility through staff members in the field, host country security forces, media, UNAFP and local population. 
• Disseminate information related to incidents and developments in the area of responsibility as instructed by FSA/FSO.
• Update the staff database and warden list and support FSA/FSO in administrative work. 
• Undertake shift work as assigned by the FSA. 
• Perform other related duties as required. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Secondary Education or recognized equivalent in radio communication 
• 4 years of professional work experience in UNAFP. Experience as radio operator is an asset.  
• Good typing skills and knowledge of computer applications 
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Nepali languages

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application indicating clearly the position applied and CV with three references and a photograph to: Human Resource Department, International Organization for Migration, P.O. Box 25503, Baluwatar, Kathmandu or email to iomnepaljobs@iom.int by 26 January 2016. Only short listed candidates will be called for interview.

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