Radio Operator Afghanistan Kabul

Assist in operating and monitoring communication systems.

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Application deadline 4 years ago: Tuesday 31 May 2022 at 09:55 UTC

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Overview

Assist in operating and monitoring communication systems.

You have:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in radio operation.
  • Fluent in English and local languages.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends.
  • Experience with vehicle and personnel tracking systems.
  • Knowledge of bulk SMS systems.

Contract

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

Job Overview:

Radio Operator role will assist to operate and monitor UHF, HF radio systems, vehicle and personnel tracking systems, CCTV, e-mail, vehicle booking systems, satellite telephones, mobile telephone and internal phone systems, in English and local languages.

The Radio Operator will send message through bulk SMS system to all staff when there is an incident, also he/she will conduct headcount if necessary. Radio Room will be a connection with staff, and staff could get in touch if necessary.

Radio operator will report to security officer/Security Coordinator, and the main responsibility will be to transmit and receive communication. A radio operator will work a traditional per week 40-hour work schedule, and will work nights and weekends to address and cover all missions. Radio room in Kabul will work as a communication bridge and will be operational 24/7. Also, as soon as visitors arrive, Radio Operator will issue a call sigh, adding expat’s name to the international tracking board, and will add all national/international staffs’ number to the security alert SMS list.

For more details, please click here Job Description and NRC Grade Structure

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you had to manage multiple communication systems at once? This tests your ability to handle pressure and multitask effectively under challenging circumstances. Provide specific examples demonstrating your experience and skills in managing different systems simultaneously.
How do you prioritize tasks when you receive multiple urgent requests? The interviewer is assessing your decision-making and prioritization skills in high-stress environments. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time you had to communicate critical information quickly and efficiently. What was your approach? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What safety protocols do you believe are essential in a radio operations role? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Have you ever had to conduct a headcount during an emergency? How did you approach it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no