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Maintenance Agent

MSF Médecins Sans Frontières

DUE: 12 OCT 2023

Location: Gwanda Project
Type of Contract: Fixed term contract with probation period of three months
Start Date: November 2023
Immediate Supervisor: Logistics Supervisor

Objective of the Post
This person is responsible for general maintenance at MSF properties in Gwanda. This includes regular checks of the premises and equipment to organise for repairs, construction, painting, electrical works, plumbing, painting, landscaping, gardening, etc., according to the supervisor’s instructions. All work needs to be to MSF standards to ensure proper operations and prevent faults or deterioration of MSF equipment, installations or infrastructure.

Responsibilities
Perform regular checks and maintenance of MSF installations, equipment, infrastructure (offices, house or
warehouses, etc.), in line with a preventive maintenance list or weekly plan
Carry out all minor works (construction, repairs, etc.) identified and approved by the supervisor
In the event of faults, leaks or deterioration, diagnose the problem and propose possible solutions to the
supervisor, including identification of a technical specialist when needed
Oversee yard management, including landscaping, planting, watering, composting, recycling and removal of waste
Effective management, care and ordering of work tools, consumables and materials for minor repairs
Immediately inform supervisor of any problems, particularly regarding damage, loss or theft
Maintain a safe environment and follow safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment
Assist logistics supervisor for any related work needed

Person Specifications

A minimum of ordinary ‘O” level education certificate, with a relevant practical subject
Working experience with an International NGO (in logistics) in an Inter-cultural context is an advantage
Hands-on and proactive organisational skills – able to establish work priorities
A commitment to working independently and within a team, including observance of safeguarding
standards
Good oral and written English language and any local language

TO APPLY

Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward their detailed CVs & motivation letter indicating the position being applied for on or before 12 October 2023, to The Human Resources Assistant, MSF–Belgium, 4 Lawley Street, 4th Avenue, Gwanda or by email to

msfocb-gwanda-adminfin@brussels.msf.org

N.B. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of advert closure
Please note that MSF-Belgium, Zimbabwe Mission does not solicit any organization or individual to recruit on their behalf.

No fee is charged throughout the recruitment, selection and placement process. Canvassing will lead to disqualification of candidates