Operating the VHF and HF radios, in accordance with the MSF security protocols and rules, in order to ensure quality and confidential radio communications for the operational needs of the mission/projects.
Accountabilities
• Operating the HF and VHF radios, avoiding using any sensitive or security related information and following the MSF security rules.
• Ensures radio frequencies' (HF and VHF) quality and transmission capacity. Installs and programs frequencies in all type of radios when necessary
• Ensuring that messages are well copied/passed to all people concerned and
• records the messages on the radio log book.
• Responding to radio contacts from other approved organizations and forwarding it on the information via this channel.
• Making radio contacts with reference bases (capital and/or field) according to communication rules / schedules and forwards all information concerning the security of the teams to the Project/Capital Coordinator.
• Monitoring and registering any movement, of people, vehicles, helicopters, airplanes and cargo, (departure, arrival, number of passengers, route taken, standard contact points) and informs line manager of any delays.
• Supervising and monitoring the VHF radio allocation book (handsets) and registering the loan of handsets to all staff, following it up on a regular basis.
• Installing, operating and performing preventive maintenance
• Checks on assigned equipment, checking that the equipment is working properly and immediately informing the line manager of any damage/loss/theft.
• Maintaining the equipment, communications room and premises in clean and tidy conditions.
• Maintaining and supervising HF VHF batteries status in good maintenance conditions.
• Ensure radio frequencies (HF and VHF) quality and transmission capacity. Install and program frequencies in all type of radios when necessary.
• Providing basic radio training when necessary to MSF staff
Other tasks include, but are not limited to
Assist in any additional tasks required from the line manager for operational continuity
Requirements
Education | Essential : Minimum diploma educational background in related field (Information Technology (IT), Telecommunications, Electronics, ICT, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems and other related studies). |
Experience | Minimum of 3 years work experience as radio operator or similar roles, preferably with MSF or other NGOs. |
Languages | Essential: English and Somalia language |
Knowledge | The candidate able to handle the radio devices (HF/VHF), with ability to compile the radio communication. |
Competencies | • Results and Quality Orientation L1 • Teamwork and Cooperation L1 • Behavioural Flexibility L1 • Commitment to MSF Principles L1 • Stress Management L2 |
If you meet the above requirements, please apply through the link attaching your CV & motivation letter as a single file by 27th August 2026. under the subject “RADIO OPERATOR”. The detailed advertisement and application portal can be accessed via the following link: https://ko-hr.kenya.msf.org/jobs
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)