Radio Operator - Canadian Red Cross, Nias

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is implementing a major community-based reconstruction and rehabilitation program with the primary focus on shelter construction project in Aceh Besar, Lamno, Calang and Nias for beneficiaries affected by Tsunami of December 26, 2004 and earthquake of March 28, 2005. We are also implementing Livelihoods, Environmental Health and Disaster Risk Reductions programs to help families and communities to improve their live quality. We are looking for qualified and committed candidates to fill the following position on a fixed term contract basis.

Radio Operator (Ref Code: NIAS-RO), 1 position
Based in Lahewa, Nias

Under the supervision of the Senior Logistics Officer, the radio operator will manage all communication and messages in the radio room. Specifically, he/she will be expected to: answer all radio, telephone or satellite calls to the radio room, keep a log of all such calls, daily track vehicle movements by the use of radios and/or telephone and report to Logistics Department.

The operator will be expected to ensure that all radio room communication equipments are in good working condition and that all radio communications are according the Red Cross radio user rules.

He/she will be expected to assist in the training or staff in radio use.

Main responsibilities:

· Answer all communications to the radio room and distribute incoming messages, and other communications effectively

· Ensure that all transmissions authorized are properly prepared and transmitted promptly, ensure that no unauthorised communications are exchanged on the network

· Maintain and track all delegates, staff, and vehicle movements according to the requirements of security situations in Nias

· Perform radio check calls with other CRC radios as directed

· Conduct radio training for staff as requested

· Ensure that all equipment is well maintained and in good working condition at all times

· Carries out administrative duties within the area of responsibility

Qualifications:

· Tertiary education (at least diploma 3)

· At least one year experience in radio operation is a must

· Basic computer skills

· Good knowledge of English and Indonesian language, both oral and written. Bahasa Nias is an advantage.

Competencies:

· Ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignments given; ability to respond to changing requirements and assignments

· Pleasant, clear, and good communication skills (Indonesian and English), including ability to write basic reports

· Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect diversity

· Ability to plan own work, to work effectively under stress and to prioritise and judge tasks within tight deadlines

Please Notice: Applications should be sent to recruitment. id@redcross. ca quoting the Ref code (NIAS-RO) as the subject of the e-mail and indicating the Job title on the covering letter and the attachment should not exceed 200 Kb. Only candidates meeting the Essential Qualifications will be short-listed. Applications must be received by Friday, 8 February 2008. Canadian Red Cross gives an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, religion, or political affiliations.

Regards,

HR Department
Canadian Red Cross - Indonesia
Red Cross Service Centre
Jl. Ajun Jeumpet no. 18 B
Aceh Besar 23353