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.

Number of Position:  One·      

Place of work:  Abdurafi/Midre Genet·      

Terms of employment: 6 months with possibility of extension  ·      

Remuneration and Benefits:-          Starting gross salary/month: 36,394.00 ETB-          Hardship allowance 30% (10,918.20)-          Medical Coverage As per the MSF health policy·      

Date of  application: 08 December to  14 December, 2023

 Main Purpose/Job Summary: -Supervising the daily logistics activities and providing maintenance to the MSF equipment, facilities and infrastructures, according to MSF standards and protocols in order to maintain the facilities in perfect conditions and collaborate in the development of the mission.

 Accountabilities:

•          Monitoring maintenance activities of infrastructures, management of non-medical stocks and equipment according to MSF standards

•          Ensuring the check and follow-up of facilities under the line manager's supervision through daily visits to the facilities and reporting any anomalies or problems, evaluation of the rehabilitation needs and following up minor building rehabilitation work according to supervisor's instructions; checking that premises observe security norms and monitoring the consumption of mechanical and electrical vehicles/machines/devices

•          Planning together with the line manager the required checks and maintenance activities of energy systems/set-up according to MSF standards 

•          Coordinating and leading the logistics team under his/her responsibility which includes daily supervision, monitoring of the quality of work and the definition of each person's task, drawing up their working schedules; organizing and leading team meetings; participating in the recruitment of team personnel and attending logistics meetings and accounting for his activities

•          Ensuring the vehicle fleet maintenance which includes planning and overseeing timely preventive and curative maintenance of all project vehicles according to MSF standards and Instructing and monitoring drivers on correct driving habits and standard checks Managing and following up orders which includes collecting logistics orders coming from different departments or health facilities; drawing up and following up orders according to the procedures in force;  providing technical support to the storekeeper, makes local purchases according to MSF supply procedures and ensures reception conditions of freight or arriving material as well as the organization and setting up of materials before its shipment  

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities ·     

• In close colaboration with Log Manager planning, monitoring, and organizing of all construction and rehabilitation of MSF bases and mobile clinics in a timely basis and up to MSF quality standards regarding functionality and overall condition.·     

• Planning of all Project Movements in consultation with Logistics Manager·       Monitors logbooks and vehicles charge sheet of drivers on a weekly basis; compiles and submits monthly report of maintenance cost summary, fuel usage, personal mileage and KM analysis and submits with recommendations to direct supervisor·      

• Supervision of the Radio Operator, making sure all communication equipment is in good condition and checked regularly·      

• Make sure that MSF houses, compounds, warehouses, offices and all premises are in good condition and well maintained.·      

• Supervision of the Specialized Technician and prioritizing the maintenance jobs, preventive maintenance and construction works·      

• Supervision of Drivers, drafting the rosters, follow up the leave planning·      

• Supervision of the Head Guard, follow up and attending monthly meetings·     

• Supervision of the Tractor Driver and follow up of equipment maintenance·      

• Keep all ICT equipment is in good and functional condition in close collaboration with the Logistics Manager   

Job Requirements

Education

Essential secondary education and formal technical training

Experience

At least one year in MSF or 2 years in a similar post out of MSF

Languages                                  

Mission language essential; local language desirable

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel)

Competences

•          Results and Quality Orientation L2

•          Teamwork and Cooperation L2

•          Behavioural Flexibility L2

•          Commitment to MSF Principles L2

•          Stress Management L3

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their nonreturnable and up-to-date CV with all documents (clear photocopies of work certificates, educational certificates and confirmation from revenue office)

·       Email: abdurafi@oca.msf.org 

Or submit documents in our offices:

·       Midre Genet - MSF-Holland Office

·       Gonder office -  Aba Samuale real state

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.

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.