Logistics Supervisors at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Logistics Supervisor

Location: Abuja

Main Purpose

• Supervise the daily logistics activities in Abuja and provide maintenance to the MSF equipments, facilities and infrastructures, according to MSF protocols in order to maintain the facilities in perfect conditions and collaborate in the development of the mission.

Accountabilities

• Monitor maintenance activities of infrastructures for the capital (office, stores, expats houses,…)
• Ensure the check and follow-up of capital facilities:
• Carry out daily visits to the facilities, reporting any anomalies or problems to the line manager.
• Evaluate rehabilitation needs and following up minor building rehabilitation work in accordance with instructions given by his supervisor, and accounting to him/her on progress
• Check that premises observe security norms (fire extinguishers present, electrical installations earthed, etc.).
• Carry out inventory of equipment in the premises and send it to the capital log manager
• Carry out initial inventory & status for new rental premises
• Planning required checks and maintenance activities of energy systems/set-up & other assets according to MSF standards
• Coordinate and lead the logistics team under his/her responsibility, in particular:
• Define each person’s tasks, supervising them on a daily basis and checking the quality of their work (punctuality, rigour, quality, etc.).
• Draw up working schedules for logistics teams for each department or facility.
• Organise and lead meetings of the team under his supervision.
• Participate in the recruitment of personnel for his team.
• Attending logistics meetings and accounting for his activities.
• Provide technical support to the storekeeper:
• Check-up of equipments in store
• Description of items in store, etc…

Requirements

• Education: Technical Diploma or Degree required.
• Experience: One year experience at least with MSF or 2 years in a similar position out of MSF.
• Languages: English is mandatory, local language desirable.
• Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel)

Competencies

• Results
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Stress Management.

Application Closing Date
17th June 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's, copies of diplomas and a cover letter with contact details to: [email protected]
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