Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Fresh Job Recruitment

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the camp management, shelter, education, food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:


Job Title: Communications Operator Assistant

Location: Borno
Slot: 2

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines and procedures
• Conduct daily CMC activities whilst adhering to NRC’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Assist with the implementation of the support function according to SOPs
• Ensure proper collation and storage of Information
• Complete status reports and maintain databases as required within the CMC
• Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
• Facilitate efficient communications and information flow for all field teams.
• Log all communications and dispatch them without delay.
• Keep all necessary messages sent/received by NRC communications systems strictly confidential.
• Ensure that all NRC CMC users comply with proper communications procedures
• Advise CMC Team Leader immediately of faults in the telecommunication networks / communications equipment and undertake all necessary action to provide a prompt reestablishment of service.
• Monitor open source channels (TV, radio, social media, etc) collate and store relevant information and update the Team Leader and Security Officer accordingly.
• Receive Staff Feedback Forms and collate information for daily follow up by Team Leader
• Carry out any other duties as delegated by the supervisor and Management

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree, or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
• Experience of working in a Communications Centre / Radio Room in a humanitarian context
• Knowledge of VHF / HF Radio Protocols and Procedures
• Previous experience of working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri languages (minimum)
• High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
• Contextual knowledge of north east Nigeria (Borno State) preferred.
• Experience with start-up Monitoring and Communications projects

Personal Qualification:

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Handling insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable
• Planning and delivering results

We Offer

• Commencement: As soon as possible
• Contract period: 5 Months (with possibility of extension)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
• Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State,

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates can submit their application letters and an updated CV's to: ng.vacancies@nrc.no The title of the position (Communications Operator Assistant - Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. 

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• To apply at NRC is FREE!!!
• NRC does not ask for money or any form of favor for submission of application or employment.
• The Norwegian Refugee Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women are particularly encouraged to apply to this position