Radio Operator

TITLE: Radio Operator TEAM/PROGRAMME: Safety and Security LOCATION: Afghanistan CO CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed Term

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 1: The role holder will not have contact with children and/or young people, or access to personal data about children or young people, as part of their work; therefore, a police check will not be mandatory unless the content or location of the role changes, in which case the Child Safeguarding level will be reviewed.

ROLE PURPOSE: This position is based in SCI Afghanistan CO. Job holder will be based in the Radio Room and reports to the Security Officer or the designate. At this level, job holder works in a team under minimal supervision and is expected to produce organized and accurate reports and technical work, especially in case of security incidents. This job may require working different shifts and report for duty on short notice.

SCOPE OF ROLE: Reports to: Safety and Security Officer Staff reporting to this post: Direct: Indirect: Budget Responsibilities: No

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES: • Operate Radio Room and all communications systems. • Coordinate with SCI security staff, to facilitate accurate and efficient security-related information flow following established standard operating procedures. • Responsible for monitoring and channeling all security communications including tracking of SCI vehicles and staff movement to ensure efficient 24-hour coverage of telecommunications services. • Produce regular and ad hoc reports including radio checks, SMS advisories, assist in preparation and dispatch of the summary of security incidents and other information to staff to facilitate accurate, efficient and concise communication and information flow. • Create and maintain databases (e.g. lists of call signs, addresses, telephone numbers, wardens, etc.) to ensure accurate information is available at all times. • Follow established SCI security and safety emergency response processes and procedures, to ensure prompt assistance in case of emergencies. • Ensure that the SCI Security Management is always informed on location and movements of staff in area in accordance with established procedures. • Report any irregularities of Radio Room communications network to Security Officer. • Operate location tracking, monitoring, and emergency management systems. • Report results of radio checks to Security Officer. • Track daily movement of staff and maintain record sheet. • Manage Radio Room in event of emergency, announcing security advisories to inform staff of situation and immediately account for al staff as required. • Advise Transport drivers on any changes in local security restrictions. • Hourly tracking of staff road missions and convoys and update Security Officer of mission progress. • Provide efficient support and training to users on telecommunications equipment and procedures including Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) requirements, to ensure effective use of telecommunications equipment. • Daily check of Radio Room occurrence/incident logbook. • Assist in updating records as required. • Perform administrative functions in Radio Room. • Issue and receive vehicle keys, and office keys as required. • Monitor security cameras as required. • Maintain Radio Room filing system.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability: • Ensure that you work to the best of your ability and demonstrate high levels of commitment to SC Afghanistan to ensure the objectives of your role and the country program are met.

Ambition: • Ensure the effective and efficient use of all Save the Children International resources to keep costs low and ensure safety in the workplace.

Collaboration: • Comply with the requirements of Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure maximum protection for children.

Creativity: • Lead, manage and motivate a team, ensuring that they have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance. Integrity: • Other duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required • High School graduate but bachelor’s degree is preferred with specialized skills and training in operation of radio communications equipment in a security environment. • Minimum 2 year of relevant radio operation experience at the national or international level is required. SCI experience is an advantage. • Good level of speaking and writing in English, Pashto, and Dari. • Ability to work under pressure. • Knowledge of Sat phone, HF, UHF and VHF radio operation. • Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel).

Desirable • Must be proactive, flexible, hard working with irregular hours. • Should be optimistic and a good listener. • Dedicated to work in the interest of Children regardless of ethnicity, colour, race, gender, or other biased preferences.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS • Ability to build and manage relationships with staff, community, government, military, NGOs. • Flexible and work well under pressure. • Team building skills. • Ability to work under pressure and in challenging and complex environments. • A commitment to the values and principles of Save the Children. • High level of commitment to the principles of development and to the organizational and programmatic goals of Save the Children.

Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience. In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise.

Equal Opportunities The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. “Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed.”

Child Safeguarding: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff: The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.