Logistics Specialist Job at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Logistics Specialist Job at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF). Please make sure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Specialist

Location: Zurmi, Zamfara
Contract Period: Six Months
Possibility of extension: Yes
Start Date: 26th November 2021
Contract: 208 working hours per month
Level: 8

Main Purpose

• Carry out assessments and ensure the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the technical work in the projects within a certain area of specialization (Electrical Engineering, GIS, ICT, Biomed, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Engineering ) according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure an optimal running of the project and its infrastructures and the efficient use of the systems and equipment.

Job Description

• Ensure the proper documentation, filing and the compilation of all installation and maintenance work done or required
• Act as a technical referent, providing technical advice and oversight of quality and knowledge of the team.
• Provide training sessions to technicians, managers and supervisors in the overall set-up of equipment, use and maintenance of new installations
• When required, act as Flying expert in the mission and providing deep technical advice to managers
• Perform delegated tasks specific to her area of specialty as defined in his/her job description.
• Define procedures and ensure the implementation, monitoring, maintenance and correct functioning of all technical work within the project.
• Manage technical activities in close collaboration with the field responsible of the sector of activity
• Carry out assessment and feasibility studies in the project to provide line managers with alternatives and possible solutions to infrastructure challenges in the area of specialization e.g. installing / building / implementing.
• Liaise directly with the staff to identify project needs and manage response and prioritization of requests.
• Where standard protocols are not available or appropriate, developing a protocol seeking extensive feedback and pilot tests to ensure its functionality as well as define standards and monitoring systems.

Requirements

Education:

• Essential: Technical Diploma or University Degree, preferably as an Engineer.

Experience:

• Essential: At least two years of working experience in logistics related activities
• Desirable: Previous experience with MSF or other NGOs, and working experience in an emergency context.

Knowledge:

• Computer literacy

Language:

• Mission language essential.

Remuneration

• According to MSF National Salary Scale

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline 

3rd December, 2021.

Note

• Candidates apply using the link above and attach their CV
• Zamfara Indigenes, Women and People with Disabilities are encouraged to Apply