Radio Operator Supervisor

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Radio Operator Supervisor ensures the delegation’s radio room functions without interruption 24 hours a day. S/he manages the radio operators, participates in security meetings and plays a role in security procedures.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Organizes and runs the radio room in an assigned location and maintains communications between sites, vehicles and people.
• Keeps organized track of all messages that pass through the radio room and checks that they have been filed; conducts equipment checks and requests necessary repairs or preventive maintenance.
• Makes daily updates to the security logbook.
• Makes sure operators act as relays between fixed, mobile or portable stations in case of communication malfunctions.
• Briefs all delegation employees on sensible use of radio equipment; reports numbers dialled for private phone calls to the receptionist.
• Supervises, trains and coordinates all radio operators in the delegation.
• Draws up the duty schedule on a regular basis – including shifts, days off and holidays – and ensures replacements during absences so that the radio room remains operational 24/7.

Certifications / Education required

• Specialized technical degree or non-specialized university degree.

Professional Experience required

• 4 years’ work experience in a similar field.
• Excellent knowledge of the country and local terrain.

Desired profile and skills

• Leadership: Advanced.
• Accountability: Advanced.
• People management: Advanced.
• Team work & Collaboration: Advanced.
• Representing the ICRC: Advanced.
• Beneficiary & Client focused: Proficient.
• Functional support: Basic
• Service delivery: Proficient

Language

• Arabic: Fluent.
• English: Full professional working.

What we offer

• Salary Package: 2’037 – 2,926 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).
• 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Health Insurance: 90% of premium fees under class B, coverage include: Doctor visits, Medicines, Therapy services, etc.)
• International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
• Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, eyeglasses, designated personal training budget for learning opportunities.

Additional information

• Location: Beirut – Lebanon
• Working Schedule: On rotational basis.
• Type of contract: Fixed Term, 1 year (Renewable based on performance and need for position).
• Estimated start date: ASAP
• Application deadline: 24/11/2024

Our Values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this