Job in Dagahaley Refugee Camp

Mdecins Sans Frontires (MSF) is a private international organization that provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions.

MSF Switzerland is looking for a Logistic Base

Based in Dagahaley Refugee Camp

The selected candidate will be reporting to the Logistics team leader and he/she will be responsible for overseeing MSF Logistics activities in the Dagahaley refugee camp.

Main Tasks include, but not limited to:

• Ensure the proper use, monitoring and maintenance of infrastructures, installations and equipment in the MSF compound, according to MSF CH standards
• Ensure the check up, follow-up, and filing of administrative documents (internal request, fuel follow-up, etc), under the line manager supervision
• Supervise his/her team making sure that everyone complies with his/her job description, in good working conditions: 2 radio operators, 6 drivers, 1 maintenance worker, 1 head watchman, 44 watchmen, 2 helpers
• Ensure that a fleet of vehicles that meets the needs of the Project in terms of size and quality is maintained; propose any necessary changes to the line manager
• Immediately inform the line manager and or technical adviser of information that has or could have an impact on the security of MSF staff and /or properties

Requirements:

• Secondary education and basic training in a technical area (carpentry, electricity, mechanics, watsan, etc.)
• 1 year experience in the Logistics Dpt. is an asset.
• At least 2 years in a similar post in a humanitarian organization.
• Previous MSF or NGO experience an advantage
• Somali speaking an advantage.

If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter, copies of certificates/diplomas and registration documents and any recommendation letter from previous employers, mentioning on the envelope “LOGISTIC BASE” to:

HR Department
MSF Switzerland
P. O. Box 25091 – 00603
Nairobi

Application must be received on or before 8th April, 2011.

Interested candidates should be able to avail themselves for interview shortly thereafter.

Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.