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About IRC (International Rescue Committee)

The IRC will put in place high-impact, cost-effective solutions that help people affected by crisis. We'll also use our learning and experience to shape humanitarian policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of more people worldwide.

Job Description

Main Purpose of the Job:

The Radio operator serves as the focal point for IRC main office ensuring the security and communications for the personnel and facilities. He/she will be responsible to ensure the functionality of communication equipment (AHF/VHF, radio, mobile…). He/she is assigned to track on all the daily movements to/from the field and provide security clearance.

Responsibilities:

General Duties

• Implement and maintain IRC standard security and communications systems and procedures.
• Provide technical support and advice to security guards and other staff.
• Monitor and report on security developments and trends
• Conduct training and development activities in accordance with needs and concerns
• Actively coordinate and contribute to information exchange both internally and externally
• Ensure understanding of roles, responsibilities, lateral relationships and accountabilities.
• Constant monitoring of all assigned IRC channels and if needed with UN and other NGOs at that site.
• Monitoring of convoys  route from one location to another. And track staff movements according to IRC procedures.

Security & Communications Systems

• Assess and maintain security and communications in IRC facilities in consultation with a security officer.
• Facilitate proper use and maintenance of common communications, including HF and VHF radio networks and other communication technologies and ensure systems are fully functioning.
• Monitoring CCTV cameras all the time and report any suspicious activity to his/her supervisor.
• Send security alert SMS for staff in Kabul and field offices.
• Notification to his/her supervisor on any and all irregularities or incidents in any way related to the security of IRC staff or property.
• Report on situational developments, risks, and concerns.
• Establish, maintain, and/or facilitate links with existing incident reporting system(s) within office.
• Professional development, such as taking part in internal and external training.
• Perform other job related duties as requested by supervisor

Skills Required

• having experience in the mentioned field

Submission Guideline:

For IRC- Afghanistan Internal Candidates:

(“ The IRC encourages employees to remain in a position for at least one year and be in good standing before applying for another position within the organization. if an employee is interested in a vacant position within the organization, he/she must inform his/her supervisor in advance before applying for a new position”)

(However, 1 year is a must to complete but to encourage IRCA employees somehow we are flexible who work in the current IRC position for at least 6 months or above and are given chance to compete for an opportunity in the organization)

All qualified candidates are requested to open the given link and follow the instructions:

https://rescue.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/51947?c=rescue

applications received without a given link and/or online system will be disqualified and removed from the entire process. 

Shortlisted candidates will be directly contacted for a written test and after that for interviews. If you are not contacted TWO or FOUR WEEKS after the closing date .please know that your application has not been successful for the post. IRC Afghanistan Country Office, Qala-e-Fathullah, Street # 3, District 10, Old UNOCHA Office, Beside Fatemia Mosque.

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