Logistics Specialist at Medecins Sans Frontieres

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

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

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Renumeration

• According to MSF National Salary Scale