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International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Job Vacancies in Abuja, March 2015



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The

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) – Since its

creation in 1863, the ICRC’s sole objective has been to ensure

protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and

strife. It does so through its direct action around the world, as

well as by encouraging the development of
international humanitarian law (IHL)

and promoting respect for it by governments and all weapon

bearers. Its story is about the development of humanitarian

action, the Geneva Conventions and the Red Cross and Red Crescent

Movement.


The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Delegation

in Abuja is looking for qualified candidates to fill the vacant

position of:



Job Title: Radio Operator

Location
: Abuja

Main Responsibilities


  • Operate VHF & HF radios, sat-phones and maintain daily

    radio operations updated in the ICRC Fiel Mobile Database

  • Conduct radio checks as requested by the management.

  • Monitor security and safety incidents and movement of the

    personnel during field trips Monitor emergency frequencies in

    order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching

    emergency equipment.

  • Act quickly in the event of an emergency and contact

    relevant managers Maintain a detailed incident log for security

    reports.

  • Informs management immediately in case of unusual contacts.

Required Qualifications


  • Diploma in ICT, Electronic related field or equivalent

    training

  • 3 years experience in communications/Radio operations

    within NGO’s or similar function preferably with an

    International organization.

  • Very good knowledge of Windows operated computers.

  • Good knowledge of radio (HF&VH) technology and

    satellite communication and radio security.

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English.

  • Strong sense of responsibility and autonomy with good

    organizational skills Good knowledge of IS services, equipment

    markets and vendors in Nigeria.

Personal Requirement


  • Strongly motivated by humanitarian work.

  • Ability to work independently, capacity to take

    initiatives, ability to integrate changes in a fast paced

    environment.

  • Good communication skills.

  • Organized, punctual and reliable.

  • Sound ability to apply ICRC rules and working procedures.


Job Title: Radio Room Supervisor

Location:
Abuja

Main Responsibilities


  • Operate VHF & HF radios, sat-phones and maintain daily

    radio and operations in Field Mobile Data Base (DB)

  • Conduct radio checks as requested by the management and

    ensures that all equipment placed under his/her responsibility

    is in good working condition, reports inefficiencies in Radio

    Room and faulty equipment

  • Make radio contact and register the movements of CRC cars

    in the ICRC Field Mobile DB

  • Broadcast weather reports and warnings

  • Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation in

    order to ensure that it performs properly

  • Review applicable regulations regarding radio

    communications and report violations of rules

  • Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress

    calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment

  • Act quickly in the event of an emergency and contact

    relevant management Maintain a detailed incident log for

    security reports

  • Prepare and conduct emergency telecommunications briefing

    for ICRC new staff Informs the management immediately in case

    of unusual contacts.

Required Qualifications


  • Diploma in ICT, Electronic related field or equivalent

    training

  • 3 years’ experience in communications/Radio operations

    within NGO’s or similar function preferably with an

    International organization

  • Very good knowledge of Windows operated computers

  • Capable and motivated to continuously be update on latest

    developments

  • Good knowledge of radio (HF & VHF) technology,

    satellite communication and radio security

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English

  • Strong sense of responsibility and autonomy with good

    organizational skills

  • Good knowledge of IS services and equipment market and

    vendors in Nigeria

Personal Requirements


  • Strongly motivated by humanitarian work

  • Ability to work independently, capacity to take

    initiatives, ability to integrate changes in a fast paced

    environment

  • Good communication skills

  • Organized, punctual and reliable

  • Sound ability to apply ICRC rules and working procedures


Job Title: ICT Help Desk Technician

Location:
Abuja

Main Responsibilities


  • Provide helpdesk IT support to internal customers,

    assisting them with hardware, software, network and

    communications problems by phone, email and/or desk-side

    support

  • Monitor and respond quickly and effectively to requests

    received through the IT help desk

  • Install, test and configure new workstations, peripheral

    equipment and software Assist with creating and updating of all

    documentation relating ICT services and procedures

  • Contribute to team meetings and play an active role in the

    development of the service delivered by the team

  • Comply with all the organizations policies and procedures,

    in particular those relating to the delivery of ICT services

    and information security

  • Provide reasonable availability for any out of hours

    activities as required

Required Qualifications


  • University degree in ICT domains (Electronics,

    Telecommunications, Computer Systems

  • 3 years work experience

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English

  • Ability to interpret any situation with accuracy and to

    present a synthesis of a problem to a collaborator

  • Capable of assessing situation in the field office and

    remotely initiate necessary actions Knowledge of basics of ITIL

    (incident management)

  • General technical skills including knowledge of Microsoft

    Windows, Microsoft Office suite

  • Good planning and organizational skills

  • Strong team player able to work effectively with diverse

    users

Personal Requirements


  • Strongly motivated by humanitarian work

  • Ability to work independently, capacity to take

    initiatives, ability to integrate changes in a fast paced

    environment

  • Good communication skills

  • Organized, punctual and reliable

  • Sound ability to apply ICRC rules and working procedures


 Job Title: ICT Technician

Location:
Abuja

Main Responsibilities


  • Treats all information rapidly, with discretion and

    accuracy

  • Is aware of most appropriate way of transmission of

    messages (fastest and cheapest)

  • Gathers information about the situation in the delegation

    and the field offices and make suggestion to improve the setup.

  • Installs, checks and maintains HF and VHF radios/repeaters

    and their antenna systems in vehicles and buildings (offices,

    premises, repeater sites, warehouses) Applies the CRC standard

    procedures for installing and maintaining computers, printers

    and network device

  • Monitors the ICRC WAN connection and acts proactively in

    relation to providers in case of service problems

  • Assist the Access Manager on the users and servers

    administration Assist in installation of medium size PABX and

    its programming installs small phone networks including PAX,

    telephone sets and GSM gateways

  • Briefs users concerning the computer equipment, the ICRC IT

    rules on security of

  • Briefs users concerning the computer equipment, the ICRC IT

    rules on security information and software utilization

  • Attributes equipment depending on users’ needs in

    accordance with his direct superior Contributes actively to

    quarterly ICT Report

  • Informs his direct superior and colleagues about

    significant changes on stock updates

Required Qualifications


  • University degree in ICT domain (Electronics

    Telecommunications Computer Systems).

  • 3 years work experience in a similar field

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English

  • Good knowledge of VHF and HF Radio and Satellite

    communication

  • Ability to interpret any situation with accuracy and to

    present a synthesis of a problem to collaborators

  • Capable of assessing the situation in the field offices

    remotely and to initiate necessary actions

  • Discretion concerning the accessible information

Personal Requirements


  • Strongly motivated by humanitarian work

  • Ability to work independently, capacity to take

    initiatives, ability to integrate changes a fast paced

    environment

  • Good communication skills

  • Organized, punctual and reliable

  • Sound ability to apply ICRC rules and working procedures


Job Title: Premises Officer



Location: Abuja



Main Responsibilities


  • Responsible for premises and infrastructure

  • Supervision of premises related staff end Heed of

    Maintenance

  • Supervision and control of all premises related expense

  • Negotiates lease agreement Deals with suppliers/external

    interlocutors

  • Responsible for all premises related fillings and

    statistics

  • Follow-up utility bills, Coordinate works in the premises

Qualifications


  • University degree in Estate Management, Administration or

    any other relevant field

  • 4 years cognate experience preferably with an international

    organization

  • Good computer skills, ability to take Initiative and deal

    with people

  • Good management skills and good negotiation skills

Remuneration

Between N3-4.5m Depending on experience and negotiation


Method of Application


Interested and qualified candidates should please submit their

application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of

certificates/diploma) to:



Administrator ICRC,

Delegation Abuja,

No 31 Pope John Paul II Street,

Maitama,

Abuja.



Note:


  • Please clearly indicate “Radio Operator” on the envelope.

  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

  • The ICRC is an impartial, neutral, and independent

    international humanitarian organization.

Application Deadline  31st March, 2015.




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