Telecommunication Specialist (flying)

• Audit radio and satellite telecom setup of the missions to advise and support local improvement and compliance to standards 

• Support in writing/updating the country specific communication hardware/ telecom policy covering the setup and use of analogic and digital Radiocom equipment (HF and VHF transceivers, antennas, repeaters), portable Satcom equipment (Thuraya, Inmarsat, Iridium, BGAN) and movements trackers 

• Advise the coordination on:  

• The choice of most efficient telecom equipment and their configuration  

• Identification of the roles and responsibilities of the staff in the mission  

• Generate/Update the telecommunication Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) and execute installation of improved telecom systems directly 

• Organize and deliver trainings (classroom and on the job) to the logistics staff in order to support the implementation of policy, SOPs, and good practices in the country 

• Ensure optimal performance of the telecom equipment in the mission i.e repairs, maintenance and configuration are done according to recommended practices 

• Analysing the current situation in country programs, designing, and supervising the installation of improved telecom systems 

• Assess local market for availability of quality spares, supplies and equipment; assess the quality of local / regional service providers (i.e. maintenance, repairs, preventive servicing, training, etc.) 

• Contribute to the empowerment of country program staff in charge of the local support (ITC officers) - identify learning needs and opportunities to cover gaps, lead actions to strengthen the capacity of the staff (through webinars, video shooting, distance training/mentoring, setup and moderation of community of practice and trainings during country program visits) 

• Adhere to MSF-OCA Field Consultancy Guideline (ToRs, Reporting) 

• Support or join country program deployment during onset of technical and/or operational emergency. 

Duties not specific to country program support visits/consultancies:  

• Follow-up support request from country program users (e.g. trouble shooting, repairs, configuration).  

• Provide second line support to country programs (when ).  

• Development of documentation and guidance  

• Coordination between country programs and airtime providers for provisioning, troubleshooting, and management 

• Maintain and monitor online platforms/portals for management of devices and telemetry 

• Support development of novel technical solutions 

Candidate Profile 

• A minimum of 3 years professional experience involving the technical management of radio telecom infrastructure 

• Experience as a radio amateur is highly desirable 

• Previous overseas work experience in humanitarian assistance (MSF or similar) experience is a strong asset 

• Ability to work independently with minimum and/or without supervision 

• Excellent communicator and stakeholder engager, capacity to build and maintain a professional network relevant for the organization 

• An excellent command of the English and French language 

• Strong knowledge and experience with telecom infrastructure and devices (Bgan, VSat, Tel Sat, Radio PMR, AIR BAND, HF, VH, Satcom, mobile network…) 

• Expertise in digital radio and mobile embedded systems is an advantage 

• Ready to spend 70% of the time in country programs 

We offer 

A challenging and exciting position in an international environment, with frequent travels to program countries. 

A contract for 1 year with a renewal option (subject to satisfactory performance and funding continuity) based on a full-time appointment (40 hours/week). This position is graded within the IRFFG level 13 – International Reference Field Function Grid, MSF International. 

Other benefits include:  

• 25 days off (based on a full-time employment) 

• Holiday allowance 

• L&D will support you with a variety of learning and development opportunities with internal and external trainings and courses 

• An environment that fosters diversity, with colleagues from around the world representing various cultures and background 

The contracting section will depend on the country of residency. The local labour law, contract, and salary grid will then apply based on your domicile.

The role requires 70% of the time to be spend in country programs, and 30% working from home. Re-location is not an option and a Dutch contract will only be given if you are a resident of The Netherlands.

Application  

If you recognise yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via our website and upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document. Applications without a motivation letter will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is 19 July 2026 at 23:59 CET.