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Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland
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 is looking for: TECHNICAL ACTIVITY SUPERVISOR |
· Number of Position: one · Place of work: Wardher · Terms of employment: nine month with possibility of extension · Remuneration and Benefits: - Starting gross salary/month: as per the organization scale - Hardship Allowance will be added - Medical Coverage 100% · Date of application: April 11 – 21, 2018 |
Main Purposes
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 | |
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Main objectives and Responsibilities of the position
Accountabilities |
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• 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 speciality and as specified in his/her job description | |
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MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities |
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Construction · Manage the construction works, guarantee quality and progress. Perform technical, organizational and supervisory role on construction projects. Responsible of the site management team liaising with and working alongside construction team and contractors. · Ensure the check and follow-up of facilities (office compound, HC, residences ...) under the line manager supervision. · Carrying out regular visits to the facilities, reporting any anomalies or problems to the line manager and carrying out minor repair and rehabilitations as per the need. · Evaluating rehabilitation needs and following up minor building rehabilitation work in accordance with instructions given by his supervisor, and accounting to him/her on progress · Identification of local contractors and follow-up of the works
Security and safety - Checking that premises observe safety and security norms (fire extinguishers present, electrical installations earthed, etc.) and take the necessary actions when improvements are needed. - Ensure surveillance and guarding activities in all MSF facilities and premises are correctly implemented.
Materials and equipment · Ensures together with the line manager and mechanics proper functioning, required checks and maintenance activities of energy equipment, electrical installations, pumps , generators, airco, office equipment · Monitoring the consumption of mechanical and electrical machines/devices · Ensures correct maintenance of the cold chain · Install, maintain as per the schedule and repair biomedical when necessary. Train the MSF staff on the appropriate use and minor maintenance of all energy, electrical installations, pumps, generators, air conditioners, biomedical material
Communication · Supervision of the radio room
Transport and Drivers - Supervision of the Head driver and ensuring adherence to all MSF driving rules and regulations - Planning and tracking of the movements, - Performance of daily and weekly vehicle checks - Planning of cars and drivers schedule.
Coordinate and lead the logistics team under his/her responsibility, (daily workers or fixed employees): - Defining each person’s tasks, supervising them on a daily basis and checking the quality of their work (punctuality, rigor, quality, etc.). - Evaluations of employees - Organizing and leading meetings of the team under his supervision. - Participating in the recruitment of personnel for his team. - Scheduling and properly implementing proper roaster for security guards. - Scheduling and properly implementing proper roaster for drivers. - Assist the field in their technical questions and assure support through regular field visits
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Education | Essential secondary education; desirable Engineering or construction diploma/education |
Experience | Essential at least two years of working experience in similar jobs |
Languages | Mission language essential. Somali language desirable |
Knowledge | Computer literacy (and according to the requirements of the technical activity) |
Competencies | • Results and Quality Orientation L2 • Teamwork and Cooperation L2 • Behavioural Flexibility L2 • Commitment to MSF Participles L2 • Stress Management L3
This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.
MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association.
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