Technical Activity Manager

The main purpose of the Position

Planning, coordinating, and monitoring all logistics activities in the project related to his/her technical activity (Electricity, Construction, WHS, Biomed, Workshop, Fleet, etc.) according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure an optimal running of the project.

1. Accountabilities

• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator and the Logistics Coordinator, planning, establishing and reviewing the activities for his area of logistics technical activity including its annual budget, in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the mission and the targeted population.
• Monitoring and ensuring the implementation in the project of his/her technical activity ensuring compliance to MSF standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the Project Coordinator on the development of the ongoing programmes. This can include one or more of the following activities:
  • Electricity: Ensuring the correct installations, maintenance and monitoring of the electrical equipment and set up
  • Construction: Ensuring the correct implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the construction/rehabilitation projects in the mission
  • WHS: Ensuring the correct implementation and monitoring of the water, sanitation and hygiene activities
  • Biomed: Ensuring good functioning and proper maintenance and monitoring of the biomed equipment
  • Workshop/Mechanic: Ensuring good functioning of the vehicle fleet and other engines
  • Fleet: Guaranteeing the adequacy of means for fleet and motorized equipment management
  • Any other technical logistics activity
• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator and the HR Coordinator, participating in the planning and implementation of HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities pertaining to his area
• Ensuring technical support for his area of activity and provides coaching to logistics staff under his/her responsibility.
• Participating in monthly reports according to guidelines
• Performing delegated tasks according to his her speciality and as specified in his/her job description

MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities

• Under the supervision of the LTL/LogCo, actively participates in the implementation of the project’s base and storage spaces.
• Under the supervision of the LTL/LogCo, installs all necessary elements to secure the bases and other project infrastructure.
• Makes concrete proposals for the electrical upgrade of the guesthouse and the office.
• Under the supervision of the LTL/LogCo, performs the electrical sizing of the new and future installations in order to acquire the appropriate generators and solar system installation.
• Works for the development of the vehicle parking lot, the pharmacy stock, the logistics stock, and the fuel stock.
• Contributes to the various renovations or construction within the project set-up.
• Participates in the implementation of the various MSF WACA infrastructures in Adey Abeba and Jemu’s Health Centers.
• Reports to the LTL/LogCo the movements of project vehicles.
• After validation of the PC and the LTL/LogCo, with his team, organizes the arrival and departure movements of MSF staff from Mizan and Bachuma (field visits, Departure on a break or weekend (RnR))
• Under the supervision of the LTL/LogCo, implements fuel consumption tracking systems and monitors all Android phones given to staff assigned to the project and visiting staff.
• Identification and expression of logistical needs for the proper functioning of the Mizan base and the two health centers (Adey Abeba and Jemu).
• Ensuring the quality of logistics archiving and regular inventories of MSF equipment.
• Monitoring communications (and telecommunications) installations.

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

Education: Essential secondary education plas a Technical Diploma or Technical University degree, preferably as an Engineer

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

Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel).

Language: Essential English and Other local languages are a plus.

Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation L2

• Teamwork and Cooperation L2
• Behavioral Flexibility L2
• Commitment to MSF Principles L2
• Stress Management L3