Radio Operator at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctor without Borders (MSF), founded in 1971, is an international humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to population in danger in more than 60 countries. MSF has been present in Nigeria for 20 years. Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical humanitarian organization, which helps populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and
to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Radio Operator

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment type: Fixed term - Contract starting with 6 months / Level: 03

Main Purpose 

• Operate the VHF and HF radios in order to ensure quality and confidential radio communications for the operational needs of the mission/projects, in accordance with the MSF security policy and rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate the HF and VHF radios, avoiding using any sensitive or security-related information and following the MSF security rules.
• Ensure that messages are well copied/passed to all people concerned.
• Record the messages in the radio logbook.
• Respond to radio contacts from other approved organisations and forward on the information via this channel.
• Make radio contacts with reference bases (capital and/or field) according to communication rules/schedules.
• Register the loan of handsets to all staff and follow up on a regular basis.
• Check that the equipment is working properly and immediately inform the line manager of any damage/loss/theft.
• Supervise and monitor the VHF radio allocation book (handsets).
• Maintain in clean and tidy conditions the equipment, communications room and premises.
• Install, operate and perform preventive maintenance checks on assigned equipment.
• Maintain and supervise HF & VHF battery status in good maintenance conditions.
• Provide basic radio training when necessary to MSF staff.
• Forward all information concerning the security of the teams to the Project/Capital Coordinator.
• Monitor and register any movement of people, vehicles, helicopters, aeroplanes and cargo (departure,  arrival, number of passengers, route taken, standard contact points) and inform the line manager of any delays.
• Ensure radio frequencies (HF and VHF) quality and transmission capacity. Install and program frequencies in all types of radios when necessary.

Requirements

• Education: Secondary Education
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of work experience as a radio operator in related jobs.
• Language: English and Hausa, Spoken and Written

Competencies:

• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Service Orientation.
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Stress Management

Contract:
208 working hours per month

Salary
As per the MSF salary scale (National contract).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline  15th July, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

• Please submit your motivation letter, updated CV, and relevant academic certificates through the form. Fill in the required details and attach the requested documents.
• Only electronic applications will be considered. Physical or hard copy submissions will not be accepted at this time. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the recruitment process.
• MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
• MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.
• MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.