# Comms Technical Assistant

> Control Risks · Basrah, Iraq · — · Posted 2026-07-07

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** HRMS Equipment Support

## Description

**Tasks and Responsibilities**

-   Provide first-line technical support for communications equipment across Control Risks Iraq operations.
-   Conduct fault finding, testing and basic diagnostics on Motorola handheld radios, Motorola vehicle-mounted radios, HF systems, UHF/VHF systems, TETRA radios, satellite phones, antennas, chargers, batteries and related accessories.
-   Assist with the installation, removal, inspection and testing of vehicle-mounted communications systems, including Motorola radios, HF/UHF equipment, antennas, speakers, microphones, power cables and mounting kits.
-   Support the installation, testing and troubleshooting of IVMS and vehicle tracking systems.
-   Conduct daily, weekly and monthly checks on communications equipment to confirm serviceability, battery condition, signal performance and operational readiness.
-   Maintain accurate electronic communications equipment records, including issue, return, inspection, fault reports, serial numbers and serviceability status.
-   Support project teams with communications-related issues, including radio checks, tracking device checks, signal issues and vehicle system faults.
-   Assist in programming, checking and preparing radios and communication equipment for project deployment, where authorised.
-   Ensure all communications and tracking equipment is correctly labelled, stored, charged, tested and ready for operational use.
-   Support the management of sensitive communications equipment in line with company procedures and local GoI/MoI requirements.
-   Liaise with suppliers, internal departments and project teams regarding communications equipment, repairs, installations and technical support.
-   Deputise for the Communications Manager when required, within agreed authority and capability.
-   Conduct any reasonable communications or technical equipment task requested by the Equipment management team.
-   Assist with project logistics support. To include Preparation of mobilisation and de- mobilisation of projects
-   Maintain accurate Logistics accounts across all commodity types.
-   Maintain accurate Logistics accounts across all commodity types Maintenance and delivery of equipment and materials, minimum stock levels, perform daily/weekly/monthly checks.

## Requirements

**Essential**

-   Good inter-personal skills and ability to liaise effectively with Iraqi agencies and suppliers.
-   Good English language, spoken and written.
-   IT literate, word, Excel.
-   Use of computer-based accounting systems.
-   Familiar with IVMS, tracking and Communication systems fitted to vehicles. Familiar with vehicle electrical systems and comms integration.

**Preferred**

-   Experience with software-based accounting systems.
-   Knowledge of Iraq Cultural norms & business Etiquette.
-   Must maintain a neat and tidy appearance and be always presented well.

**Qualifications and Specialist skills**

-   IT literate, word, Excel.
-   Use of computer-based accounting systems.
-   Familiar with IVMS, tracking and Communication systems fitted to vehicles
-   Good English language, spoken and written.

**Competencies**

-   Organised.
-   Flexible.
-   Hardworking.
-   Ability to prioritise and multi-task.
-   Calm under pressure.
-   Proactive and able to take initiative.
-   Attention to detail

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary.
-   As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

## Apply

[Apply at Control Risks](https://apply.workable.com/control-risks-6/j/84D0640BAE/apply)

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