Company Info
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.
Médecins Sans Frontières is a Private, international organisation. The organization 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)
Employment Type: Full-time
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.
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 center, 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 the logistics department with 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 prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones
- Carry out other work-related tasks as may be directed by the line manager.
Requirements
- Technical Diploma or its equivalent in Carpentry, Plumbing, Electricity, Woodwork, Air Conditioning, Roofing, Heating, Welding, Painting, Refrigeration and Appliances Maintenance.
- At least 2 years of work experience in technical works and organizing 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.
Languages:
- Local language is essential. Mission language desirable.
Knowledge:
- Essential ability to do basic repairs.
Application Closing Date
27th September, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application, including cover letter, resume and copy of relevant certificates and NYSC certificate/Exemption Letters to: [email protected] using “APPLICATION FOR MAINTENANCE AGENT” as the subject of the mail.
Note
- Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview; MSF Belgium takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application.
- MSF is an equal opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply.
- Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct as contained in MSF Belgium Internal Regulations (IR) guidelines and hence not acceptable.
- Applications should be sent through the indicated channel else the application will not be entertained.
- MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage.