Technical Logisticians

Responsibilities

As a technical logistician with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), you will contribute to the functioning of MSF’s programs. Your work varies widely, depending on the assignment, and you can find yourself in charge of managing locally and internationally hired MSF staff accommodation, supervising the construction of infrastructures, fixing electricity in the hospital or training staff on how to maintain the vehicle fleet.

MSF’s technical logisticians come from a range of backgrounds, with skills in electricity, mechanics, construction and plumbing. As such, you will train, supervise and manage a logistics team, while building staff capacity and ensuring safe and fair working conditions. In some projects, you will be responsible for the maintenance and renovation of infrastructures (such as hospitals, clinics, offices and team accommodation) and the setup of mobile clinics.

You will organize the transport of supplies, oversee the maintenance of vehicles and communication systems, as well as ensure the reliability of the project’s power supply. You will also manage administration of the logistic department and oversee the implementation of security protocols.

Requirements

Minimum two years relevant post qualification work experience Practical skills and experience in at least three of the following: mechanics energy and electricity procurement supply chain management (including cold chain) construction water and sanitation IT trouble shooting radio and communications equipment warehousing and stock management Experience in managing staff in a multicultural team (supervision and training) Excellent command of English, as well as French (level B2) or another language (Arabic, Spanish). Refer to this evaluation grid. Relevant travel or work experience in contexts similar to where MSF works (armed conflicts, disasters, public health emergencies or situations of healthcare exclusion) Available to work six to 12 months

Assets

Bookkeeping, finance and budget management Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Excel

MSF Core Competencies

Behaviour flexibility:  Level 2 Adapts behaviour to the needs of the situation Teamwork and cooperation:  Level 2 Shares information and coordinates with team and others Result and quality orientation:  Level 2 Works towards objectives, preserving established standards Commitment to MSF principles:  Level 1 Demonstrates knowledge of and accepts MSF’s principles People management:  Level 2 Gives feedback and sets limits Cross-cultural awareness:  Level 3 Demonstrates an integrating attitude Stress management:  Level 2 Manages own stress Understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI):  Level 1 Familiarity with EDI concepts and their application in a humanitarian context

Familiarity with EDI concepts and their application in a humanitarian context

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