Maintenance Agent at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF-Belgium)

Médecins Sans Frontières 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. Médecins Sans Frontières 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: Fixed Term

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
• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risk
• Plan ahead to prvent problems and resolve any emerging ones • Carryout other work related task as may be directed by the line manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Technical Diploma or its equivalent in Carpentry, Plumbing, Electricity, Woodwork, Air Conditioning, Roofing, Heating, Welding, Painting, Refrigeration and Appliances Maintenance.
• Experience: At least 2 years work experience in technical works and organising of multiple activities, preferably within MSF facility/ work environment.
• Previous working experience working with MSF or other NGOs.

Minimum Required Skills:

• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Work Experience in developing countries or similar contexts is desirable.
• Languages Local language essential. Mission language desirable.
• Knowledge Essential ability to do basic repairs.

Application Closing Date
5th December 2024.