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)
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 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.

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 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.

Languages:

• Local language 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) guideline and hence not acceptable.
• Applications should be sent through the indicated channel else application will not be entertained.
• MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage.