Job Summary

Médecins Sans Frontières (also known as Doctors without Borders or MSF) is a private, non-profit, international humanitarian medical organization that intervenes in emergencies and crisis situations to relieve human suffering resulting from unmet medical needs. MSF observes strict neutrality with respect to politics and provides its assistance without discriminating on the basis of race, religion, ideology, or political affiliation. MSF’s members are required to respect humanitarian principles and principles of medical ethics at all times.

MSF-Holland in Ethiopia currently operates in three projects (Abdurafi / Midre Genet project in Amhara Region, Wardher Project in Somali Region and Kule Project in Gambella region) with a diversified workforce.

 Main Purpose / Job Summary: Supervising and monitoring the implementation the logistics activities in the project related to his/her technical activity or activities (Construction, ICT, WHS, Workshop, etc.) according to MSF standards, protocols and procedures in order to ensure the efficient running of MSF systems, infrastructure and equipment of the project

General Position Accountabilities:

• Supervising and monitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of his/her technical activity/activities in the project ensuring compliance to MSF standards, protocols and procedures. Including one or more of the following activities: 
• Construction: all technical and scheduling aspects of the building and rehabilitation activities in the project
• ICT: installation and maintenance of the systems and communications' software and hardware
• Workshop: the daily mechanical servicing activities of equipment and vehicles in the capital and project
• Other technical logistics activities
• Supervising and leading the logistic team under his/her responsibility including the definition of each person's tasks (daily supervision and checking the quality of their work); drawing up working schedule; organising and leading meetings of the team and participating in the staff selection and training
• Planning and supervising the HR processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation and internal, external communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required for the activity
• Managing and organizing the materials and tools needed for his/her activity/activities which includes inventory of stocks, receipt and processing of orders, keeping records of received goods and checking the monthly consumptions of consumable items
• Planning together with the line manager, the required checks and maintenance activities of the set-up/systems of his technical activity/activities
• Participating in monthly reports according to guidelines and implementing reporting practices and protocols
• Performing delegated tasks according to his her specialty and as specified in his/her job description

Context-Specific Accountabilities

• Checking that premises observe safety and security norms (fire extinguishers present, electrical installations earthed, etc.) and take the necessary actions when improvements are needed
• Planning and tracking of the vehicle movements
• Supervise, motivate and train all drivers to ensure:
• Adherence to all MSF driving rules and regulations 
• Performance of daily and weekly vehicle checks
• Cleaning of Vehicles and basic maintenance,
• Make cars and drivers schedule.

No. of Positions: One

Reports To (direct and functional supervision): Logistics Manager

Terms of Employment: 6 months with possibility of extension  

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Medical Cover: As per the organization’s policy
• Hardship Allowance: 25% of salary with maximum amount of Birr 5,500

Job Requirements

Education:

• Essential diploma or TVET Level 4/degree preferably in Engineering or construction or similar field

Experience:

• Essential at least 2 years of working experience in similar jobs

Languages:     

• Essential: English
• Desirable: Amharic

Knowledge:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good computer skills:

• MS Word and Excel

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation L2
•  Teamwork and Cooperation L2
•  Behavioral Flexibility L2
• Commitment to MSF Participles L2
• Stress Management L3

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their nonreturnable and up-to-date CV and cover letter including clear photocopies of all supporting documents via any one of the below-mentioned locations.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates with the required experience and qualifications as well as clear and validated documentation will be called upon to attend further assessment.

Sincerity of Declarations and Documents Submitted to MSF

Use of false documents to gain employment with MSF will lead to automatic cancellation from the recruitment process and if found after employment will lead to immediate termination.

Locations to Submit Applications only through blow link

MSF-Holland Office in, Abdurafi Apply via Ethiojobs (http://www.ethiojobs.net/) or Send an email to Abdurafi@oca.msf.org

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