Communication Technical Assistant Nigeria (Maiduguri) at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)
Job Title: Communication Technical Assistant Nigeria
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Job Location: Maiduguri
Job Identification : 3126
Job Category : Health, Safety and Security
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Degree Level : University
Job Type : Full time
Job Description
Department: Safety and Security Position: Centre for monitoring and communication (CMC) Technical Assistant
Reports to: HSS- CMC Team Lead
Supervision of: Nil
Technical Supervision: HSS Coordinator/Manager
Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State
Travel: 20% All Areas of NRC Presence
Project number: NGFP0000
Duration and type of contract: End of December 2021 (possibility of extension)
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
Background of the positon
NRC Centre for Monitoring and communication (CMC) is an integral unit of the Health, Safety and Security (HSS) department based in Maiduguri, Borno State and tasked with the responsibility for collecting, analysing and disseminating information, tracking of staff and vehicles, emergency response and handling communication gadgets. The CMC room works 24/7 and is manned by the CMC staff both day and night.
The HSS-CMC Technical Assistant will have technical skills and experience in monitoring, tracking and communicating using various medium of communication such as (VHF radio, GPS tracker, Satellite phones). He/she will be able to work with internet based tracking platforms and GIS systems used by NRC. Additionally, the assistant will be able to make or undertake minor installations, maintenance and repairs of communication equipment (e.g installation of antennae on the roof top) and related electronic installations. This will require using various tools, working above shoulder height, climbing atop building using ladder and at times carry/lifting heavy gadgets.