Technical Logisticians

About MSF USA | Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to the people who need it most. The organization cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, disasters, and social exclusion in more than 70 countries. MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance solely based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics. Our international project teams include medical, logistical, and administrative staff, most of them hired locally and working with their own communities. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality. We also bear witness and speak out about the experiences of our colleagues and patients. MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, primarily through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s social mission. Technical Logisticians Technical logisticians are skilled in various areas, such as hiring and supervising local staff who are responsible for managing water and sanitation facilities, the vehicle fleet, and information and communications technology. They also contribute to security policy development and transportation planning. Responsibilities As a technical logistician with Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), you will contribute to the functioning of MSF’s programs. Your work varies widely, depending on the assignment, and you can find yourself in charge of managing locally and internationally hired MSF staff accommodation, supervising the construction of infrastructures, fixing electricity in the hospital, or training staff on how to maintain the vehicle fleet. MSF’s technical logisticians come from various backgrounds and have skills in electricity, mechanics, construction, and plumbing. As such, you will train, supervise and manage a logistics team, while building staff capacity and ensuring safe and fair working conditions. In some projects, you will be responsible for the maintenance and renovation of infrastructures (such as hospitals, clinics, offices, and team accommodation) and the setup of mobile clinics. You will organize the transport of supplies, oversee the maintenance of vehicles and communication systems, as well as ensure the reliability of the project’s power supply. You will also manage administration of the logistic department and oversee the implementation of security protocols. Requirements Previous experience in a low resource setting (priority given to those with experience working in a humanitarian context) Ability to work within a diverse team Minimum of two years relevant professional experience post-training Professional experience supervising, managing, or training staff Basic engineering skills Experience with contract writing, budgeting, reporting Technical proficiency in at least one of the following areas: - Construction - Energy and electricity - General mechanics Available for 9 to 12 month international assignments Assets French or Arabic language (B2 or above) Degree in engineering or vocational training Experience in any of the following: - Basic water and sanitation systems - Computer equipment - Pump and generator maintenance - Radio and communications equipment - Vehicle mechanics Before you apply As you consider applying to undertake an MSF assignment, it is essential that you have a well-informed and realistic personal reflection. Assignments often mean long hours with a heavy workload, basic living conditions, and working and living in often chaotic and volatile environments. Security and Safety Because Doctors Without Borders’ purpose is to bring medical assistance to people in distress, the work may occur in settings of active conflict, or in post-conflict environments, in which there are inherent risks,…