Radio Operator Supervisor

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

The ICRC Delegation in Israel and the Occupied Territories (IL/OT), is recruiting a talented, energetic, and engaged candidate for the following position:

Radio Operator Supervisor

Place of Employment     :        Jerusalem

Contract duration            :       1 Year contract, renewable

Trial period                      :       3 months

Occupation rate              :       100%

Job Grade                        :       B2

Work Schedule                :       Shifting, 6000h to 1400h/1400h to 2000h

Starting Date                   :       01 December 2024

Main responsibilities:

Under the Security & Safety Officer, the Radio Operator Supervisor ensures the delegation’s radio room functions without interruption during the radio room working hours. S/he manages the radio operators, participates in security meetings, and plays a role in security procedures.

The Radio Operator Supervisor

• Assures that field trip forms are correctly filled, received on time, and approved.
• Informs concerned offices and colleagues about planned trips and share daily movement report.
• Uses tracking system to track field teams’ movement and follow movements via VHF/UHF communication.
• Prepares and processes messages to be sent via the SMS bulk system as requested.
• Distributes urgent, security advisories directly to the concerned colleagues.
• Conducts weekly and monthly radio checks with the head of offices and key staff members and report the results to the line manager.
• Receives, registers, and treat incoming and outgoing information confidentially, rapidly and with accuracy.
• Immediately reports security incidents to the line manager, concerned security management team or head.
• Supports in establishing/updating security situation and other security-related reports/mapping.
• Maintains security events and contact list data base, generate a daily report, and disseminate according to the procedures.
• Trains and briefs new radio operators and users about radio communication rules and procedures.
• Conveys messages from/to the radio team members from/to Safety & Security Officer or other colleagues.
• Ensures that rules are respected by the radio team such as absence requests, working hours, shifts, etc.
• Prepare the weekly roster for the Radio Room team.

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Education & professional experience:

• Good command of English. Knowledge of Hebrew is an asset.
• Specialized technical certificate or non-specialized university degree.
• Confirmed technical skills in their field.
• Very good computer knowledge and ability to run specific software.

Desired profile and skills:

-   Good knowledge of the country and local terrain.
-   Four years of work experience in a similar field.  

 International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit an introduction letter and a resume, education, and work certificates, in English, no later than 13 November 2024 to [email protected] indicating in the subject line:

Radio Operator Supervisor_Application_ Your name

Relevant applications will be treated, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“The ICRC values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.” 

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