Job Description

Posted 2 weeks ago

MAIN PURPOSE

Performing autonomously, complex / advanced installation and maintenance of electrical and other energy systems in all MSF facilities across the mission (offices, health structures, warehouses, etc., according MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure a proper functioning and maintenance of MSF equipment and installations.

Job type Full-time Job

ACCOUNTABILITIES

•       Performing autonomously and ensuring, all necessary complex / advanced maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles and mechanical equipment to ensure they are in perfect condition for their use. This includes the following tasks :

•       Performing maintenance according to the instructions in the logbook, ensuring all type of services to all vehicles are done on time (i.e. mini A, medium B and full C, and special services referred in logbook when possible).

•       Testing all vehicles after each service is concluded and before it is handed back to its driver

•       Keeping record of vehicle’s driver remarks, and carrying out repairs if needed (vehicles and other mechanical equipment) and filling in service, repair or vehicle log book. Reporting to the line manager any problem related to MSF vehicles

•       In the case of a breakdown, making a diagnosis, informing the line manager and after approval carrying out any complex / advanced repairs needed.

•       Following up the validity of all documents (annual inspections, insurance or any other required documents)

•       Assisting in the briefing or training of drivers regarding vehicle services and maintenance

•       Managing the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out physical stock inventories, executing orders necessary for renewing stock, avoiding any shortage

•       Responsible for the equipment and tools, including extinguishers, checking they are correctly and safely used, maintaining and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.

•       Keeping working area clean and tidy.

•       Ensuring that all record sheets and books related to maintenance are always completed and preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance.

MSF SECTION/CONTEXT SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

·         Ensure that vehicles are equipped or the current season (ex: installing mud tires at beginning of rainy season)

·         Ensure repairing of tyers

·         Ensure the weekly check with the presence of the driver

·         Immediately inform the line manager of any problems that arise during the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, theft or attempted break-ins.

·         Ensure mechanic orders are done in collaboration with the project Log Mgr in a timely manner and to minimize ruptures.

·         Ensure that the workshop Asset inventories are reported in Track My Stuff with the collaboration of the Log Mgr.

·         Follow up the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) spare parts of vehicles from stock to workshop

Minimum Educational Qualification:

·         Essential diploma in mechanics or related studies

Experience: 

·         Demonstrable mechanical experience. (Minimum 2 years experience).

Knowledge:

·         Essential  valid driving license for vehicles.

Languages:

• Essential mission language: English and Swahili (Kirundi and/or French will be a plus.)

Competencies 

•             Results and Quality Orientation

•             Teamwork and Cooperation

•             Behavioural Flexibility

•             Commitment to MSF Principles

•             Service Orientation

•             Stress Management

Women, people living with a disability or any person feeling like being part of a minority is encouraged to apply. MSF is dedicated to fostering a safe work environment with zero tolerance for any form of abuse.

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates shall submit their motivation letter,  CV and copy of relevant professional certificates no later than Friday , June 13^th 2025 at 4:00 PM. Please quote the job title on the email subject “ ”. 

Please send your application to the email address MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org. The applications can also be submitted at MSF offices situated at Mikocheni B, Daima street House no 16 Dar es Salaam,  or in Nduta Refugees Camp, Kibondo District or MSF Guest House Kibondo or at MSF office situated in Liwale, Lindi.  

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

If you receive no contact within 6 weeks, you can consider that you have not been pre-selected

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