Maintenance Agent

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, non-profit medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF started working in Yemen since 1986 and have been present in the country continuously since 2007. Today, MSF works in 23 hospitals across the country, and provides support to more than 17 health facilities across 13 governorates, in line with our principles of independence, impartiality and neutrality. For more information, visit our Arabic website, www.msf-me.org

Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium in Yemen mission is looking for Yemeni nationals to recruit for the Maintenance Agent position:

Location: Coordination Office – Aden 
Contract Duration: Six (6) months, with the possibility of extension.
Contract type: Fixed – Term contract
Reporting to: Specialized Technician

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.

Accountabilities

• 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 Specifics

• Supporting the Supervisor in the implementation, monitoring, maintaining, as well maintaining and installation of the electric set up (AC, lights, wiring) of the infrastructure in the project according to MSF protocols, standards, and procedures in order to improve health and living conditions of the target population.
• In the event of faults / deterioration, diagnose the problem and propose possible solutions to the line manager and/or technical adviser.
• Work needed Assist logistics department for any related. 
• Informing the Log Supervisor of any difficulties, anomalies and problems that may affect the normal functioning of activities and tasks in his/her area of responsibility. 
• Any others tasks as specified by the specialized technician and Mission referent technical
• Assist in the physical inventory of for the assets and equipment.
• When external contractors are hired for larger works, assist the line manager in supervising their work to ensure it meets the required standards.

Requirements 

Education:

• Literacy essential.

Experience:

• Essential at least two years of working experience in logistics related activities. Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs and working experience in developing countries.

Language:    

• English level B1 is the minimum requirement for this position.