The role

Logisticians ensure the smooth running of our medical humanitarian projects, by overseeing all activities and safety measures for anything that is neither medical nor administrative. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging and include rehabilitating hospitals, supervising locally hired staff, organising transport, cold chain management, maintenance of vehicles and communication systems, and local or international supply management.

Logisticians find solutions to issues in our projects, where many unexpected situations can arise. They are reactive and agile to address the needs.

There are opportunities for logisticians to progress within MSF, with various training opportunities to move into higher-responsibility roles including logistics team leader and logistics coordinator.

Activities

• Organising project infrastructure: small-scale construction and refurbishment works, basic water, hygiene and sanitation activities.
• Supervising and training logistics teams and locally employed and/or international personnel: watchpersons, drivers, hospital logisticians, technicians, etc.
• Managing the supply chain required for the project: stock management, local and international procurement, monitoring and warehousing deliveries of supplies and equipment, and procurement.
• Managing project equipment including procurement, installation, maintenance and supervision of equipment used for IT, radio communications, vehicles, generators, etc.
• Implementing safety management procedures, in collaboration with the project coordinator and the coordination in the capital, providing logistical support to medical teams.
• Working with medical teams and project coordinators to define operational strategies and logistical objectives of a project.
• Administrative responsibilities associated with the above tasks including tendering, contracts, rosters, and evaluations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Compliance with the essential criteria for all international staff.
• Essential secondary education and preferably a technical certificate/diploma or technical university degree, e.g. as an engineer.
• Practical skills and experience in at least two of the following: mechanics, energy and electricity, procurement and supply chain management (including cold chain), construction, water and sanitation, IT systems management/radio and communications equipment, warehousing and stock management.
• Technical experience – able to understand technical requirements and solutions. Be able to quickly learn the basics of all technical domains or trades.
• At least two years of experience in organising a multidisciplinary activity and/or managing a team running technical or support activities.
• Professional experience in people management, supervision and administration
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (excel / word)
• Available to go on international assignment for a minimum of nine months or longer.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

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A technical CV form is attached.