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Technical Logisticians

MSF logisticians in the field make sure that “everything runs smoothly”. From maintaining the cold chain during vaccination campaigns, to servicing vehicles; from organising the provision of water and sanitation in a camp to setting up a field hospital - logistics is what makes our work possible. 

“All-rounders” are as equally needed as highly trained specialists in mechanics and electricity or water and sanitation.  

 


Benoit Finck
 

Your job 

Working in the field as MSF logistician, your overall task will be to plan and coordinate all logistics related activities in the project (construction, transportation of goods and staff, communications, water and sanitation, vehicles and machinery, waste management, infrastructures, e.g. hospitals, offices), according to MSF protocols and standards, in order to ensure an optimal running of the project. As an MSF “All-round Logistics Managers”, you will have the opportunity to use your versatile skills across a number of technical areas, including mechanics, energy and electricity, cold chain management, construction, water and sanitation, IT 'trouble shooting', radio and communications equipment, warehousing and stock management. You will also review and optimize all administrative procedures linked to logistics (orders, insurances, vehicle contracts, etc.). 

You will ensure the installation and maintenance of functional office space and lodging facilities for international staff in adequate living conditions. 

Another important responsibility will be the implementation and monitoring of all technical aspects of the project risk reduction policy (transport, communication, evacuation plan).  

Your skills in cross cultural human resource management will be important, as the role involves providing technical support and training of your possibly large local team to correctly perform all logistics activities. 

Requirements 

  • A completed training (vocational training or university) and technical diploma or technical university degree, preferably as an engineer  
  • At least 2 years post-qualification hands-on work experience in logistics related activities 
  • Practical skills and experience in at least 2 of the following: mechanics, energy and electricity, procurement and supply chain management (including cold chain), construction, water and sanitation, IT 'trouble shooting', radio and communications equipment, warehousing and stock management 
  • IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 
  • A good level of English AND French (or another second foreign language) 
  • Availability of at least 6 to 12 months 
 

Assets 

  • Experience in administration (finance, human resources), project or event management 
  • Desirable previous experience with other NGOs, and working experience in developing countries 
 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 

  • Identification with the humanitarian principles of Doctors Without Borders  
  • International experience (work experience or travel experience in countries of the Global South is an advantage)  
  • Experience in team leadership   
  • Commitment to creating a respectful and supportive work environment   
  • Flexibility, organizational and improvisational talent  
  • resilience and physical resilience  
  • Willingness for a second assignment abroad with Doctors Without Borders

 

The participation at an info session is the first step towards your application. At our information evenings, there will be time to ask these and other relevant questions about Médecins Sans Frontières. Experienced members of staff will tell you about the organisation's goals and principles and be available for your questions. Pictures will tell you about the working and living conditions in the projects. Info sessions are in English and take place in Prague, Brno, Bratislava, or in the form of online webinars. See the dates and places below.

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In case of questions, pls contact us: hr@lekari-bez-hranic.cz.

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