Wednesday, March 30, 2011

LOGISTIC BASE VACANCY IN KENYA-DAGAHALEY REFUGEE CAMP

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH-MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERS) is a private international organization that provides assistance to populations in distress,to victims of natural or man made disasters and victims of armed conflict.

LOGISTIC BASE-DAGAHALEY REFUGEE CAMP
The selected candidate will be reporting to the logistics team leader and he/she will be responsible for overseeing MSF logisitics activities in Dagahaley refugee camp
Main tasks include,but not limited to:
  • ensure the proper use,monitoring and maintenance of infrastructures,installations and equipment in the MSF compound,according to MSF-CH standards
  • ensure the check up,follow-up,and filing of administrative documents(internal request,fuel follow-up,etc),under the line manager supervision
  • supervise the team making sure that everyone complies with the job description,in good working conditions: 2 radio operators,6 drivers,1 maintenance worker,1 head watchman,44 watchmen,2 helpers
  • ensure that a fleet of vehicles that meets the need of the project in terms of quality and size is maintained;propose any changes to the line manager
  • immediately inform the line manager and or technical advisor of info. that has or could have an impact on the security of MSF staff and property
Requirements:
  • Secondary education and basic training in a technical area(carpentry,electricity,mechanics,watsan,etc)
  • 1 year experience in the logisitics department
  • 2 years experience in a similar post in a humanitarian organzation
  • previous MSF or NGO experience an advantage
  • Somali Speaking an advantage
If you meet the above requirements please send your curriculum vitae(CV),letter of motivation and copies of any certificates related to academic qualifications to:
HR department
MSF Switzerland
P.O Box 25091-00603
Nairobi

please mark the letter "LOGISTIC BASE"
deadline:Friday 8th April 2011