Job Detail

General conditions of employment

The employee shall abide to this job description, his/her employment contract, PU-AMI Afghanistan National Staff Regulations together with its annexes and attachments, as well as any rules, regulations, internal policy that may be adopted by PU-AMI Afghanistan.

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Work relationship

Reports to:                                  Security officer

Supervise:                                    None

In close collaboration with:           Logistics Department, HR Department

Overall Responsibility

Radio Operator plays an important role in the security and safety arrangements of the PU-AMI staff and assets. S/he ensures proper communication channels and follow up on the movement of teams, as well as contributes to the overall work environment in which security and safety protocols are being observed and adhered to. S/he supports Head of Security Operations Room in other related tasks, if necessary.

Objective 1: Assists in ensuring safety of movement of teams and assets  

Tasks :

• Operates and ensures timely functioning of the personnel and asset tracking system;
• Plans the movement and assists the Logistic Department in adequate allocation of transport resources to provide for smooth operations of the mission;
• Arranges for advance movement, if necessary;
• Monitors all the movements that originates from PU-AMI office in Kabul with ability to locate the team at any given point in time;
• Maintains constant communication lines with the relevant staff members, and ensures timely transmission of information;
• Maintains (reviews and updates) or develops information databases and sheets, necessary for the movement tracking system and efficient communication;
• Maintains (reviews and updates) or develops the lists of contacts (internal and external), and ensures their availability in the offices;
• Maintains the communication and other equipment (including satellite phones, VHF radios, CCTV system), informs about any needed repairs or additional purchases needed;
• Provides training to the guards and drivers on the use of communication equipment and relevant movement standard operating procedures (SOPs);

Objective 2:  Assists in ensuring a safe working environment in the office

Tasks:

• Monitors the security and safety developments in the area of office operations;
• Reports any concerning developments without delay to the Security Officer;
• Contributes to the security and safety information mainstreaming and sharing with the staff;
• Assists in mapping of security and access events;
• Supports Security Officer and other Security Department colleague in ensuring that the security and safety protocols are being observed and respected;
• Oversees enforcement and implementation of the security instructions and procedures, in particular when it comes to the access control and static security;
• Maintains the communication lines with regard to access control
• Monitors the immediate office environment through CCTV system, and reports any concerning developments;
• Remains responsible for key management in the office;

Performs other relevant duties as requested by Head of Security Operations Room

Required competencies:

• Job knowledge – demonstrated ability to monitor and connect the security and context developments, as well as knowledge of standard security and safety operating procedures and measures of SOPs enforcement;
• Communication – demonstrated ability to communicate in a concise and clear manner in all languages: Dari, Pashto and English and in both speech and writing;
• Confidentiality – strong understanding and adherence to the duty of confidentiality;
• Teamwork – works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the job’s objectives; builds and sustains relationships; demonstrates supportive approach in relations with others;
• Planning and organization – demonstrated ability to prioritize the entrusted tasks and plan their execution;
• Alertness – demonstrated ability to foresee and identify the risks;
• Honesty, rigor, punctuality
• Core values – demonstrates understanding and adherence to the humanitarian principles, integrity and ethical standards;