Maintenance Agent at Medecins Sans Frontieres - Belgium

Medecins Sans Frontieres is a private international organisation. The organisation is made up mainly of doctors and health sector workers and is also open to all other professions which might help in achieving its aims.

Medecins Sans Frontieres Provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Maintenance Agent

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Contract Period: Indefinite

Main Purpose

• Perform repair/maintenance/construction works, according to the supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards, in order to ensure proper operations and prevent faults/deterioration of MSF equipment/installations/infrastructures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out all minor works (construction, repairs, etc.) requested by the line manager, as well as any task identified by the employee and approved by the line manager.
• Perform regular maintenance of MSF installations/equipment/infrastructures (base, house, store, warehouse, health centre, hospital, etc.), particularly in line with a preventive maintenance plan (procedures to follow, schedule, etc.).
• In the event of faults/deterioration, diagnose the problem and propose possible solutions to the line manager and/or technical adviser.
• Perform any necessary tests/checks to confirm the proper operation of the installation or equipment after repair.
• Ensure effective management, protection and care of work tools (including site installations under the employee’s supervision) and keep the workshop tidy.
• Ensure that there are adequate stocks of consumables and materials for minor repairs and manage those stocks; placing orders in time.
• Keep all documents related to installations/equipment/infrastructures in order and update them regularly.
• Immediately inform the line manager of any problems that arise in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, theft or attempted break-ins.
• Assist logistics department for any related work needed

MSF Section / Context Specific Accountabilities

• Performing basic plumbing maintenance and repairs on taps, basins and toilets in all MSF Facilities ( which includes the MSF residence, Office and warehouse)
• To Carry out maintenance on the swimming pool such as daily cleaning and inform the line manager on the condition of the pool and also carry out minor maintenance in the event of deterioration.
• Repairing and replacing fixtures and fittings, including lightbulbs, windows, doors and handrails.
• Performing basic carpentry including hanging and replacing doors and operating power tools.
• Performing minor welds to fabricate or repair fixtures
• Checking safety equipment such as fire hoses, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and alarms.
• Reporting requirements for major repairs to management to line manager
• Applying and repairing paint and plaster in all MSF facilities when the need arises.
• Changing locks on doors and windows and carrying out repairs to avoid dilapidation.

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications
Education:

• Technical Diploma or its equivalent in Carpentry, Plumbing, Electricity, Woodwork, Air Conditioning, Roofing, Heating, Welding, Painting, Refrigeration and Appliances Maintenance.

Experience & Knowledge:

• At least 2 years work experience in technical works and organising of multiple activities, preferably within MSF facility/ work environment
• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous working experience working with MSF or other NGOs
• Work Experience in developing countries or similar contexts is desirable.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2022.