Communication Technical Assistant Nigeria Maiduguri

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This is a Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contracts.

These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region, and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including through focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office, and the above mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-offices structures in Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka and Gwoza.

NRC Centre for Monitoring and communication (CMC) is an integral unit of the Health, Safety, and Security (HSS) department based in Maiduguri, Borno State, and tasked with the responsibility for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information, tracking staff and vehicles, emergency response and handling communication gadgets. The CMC room works 24/7 and is manned by the CMC staff both day and night working on shifts.

The HSS Communication Technical Assistant will have technical skills and experience in monitoring, tracking, and communicating using various mediums of communication such as (VHF radio, GPS tracker, and Satellite phones). He/she will be able to work with internet-based tracking platforms and GIS systems used by NRC. Additionally, the assistant will be able to make or undertake minor installations, maintenance, and repairs of communication equipment (e.g installation of antennae on the rooftop, installation of CCTV, Fire alarms) and related electronic installations. This will require using various tools, working above shoulder height, climbing atop the building using a ladder, and at times carrying/lifting heavy gadgets.