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The Telecommunications Specialist provides telecom support to different program countries and contribut e s to the installation of effective and efficient telecom setups.
You provide hands-on and on-site specialised expertise and support to program country teams, by performing the following duties:
Perform country programs support visits/consultancies ( 7 0% of the time)
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
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 )
Duties not specific to country program support visits/consultancies:
Strong knowledge and experience with telecom in fra struc ture and devices ( Bgan , VSat , Tel Sat, Radio PMR, AIR BA ND , HF, VH, Sa tcom, mobile network…)
A challengin g 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 1 3 – International Reference Field Function Grid, MSF International.
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 7 0% of the time to be spend in country programs , and 3 0% 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.
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 1 9 July 2026 at 23:59 CET.


