ENERGY SUPERVISOR
Medecins Sans Frontieres Belgium



Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) translates to Doctors without Borders. We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff - bound together by our charter.  Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality. We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organisation.

MSF was founded in 1971 in Paris by a group of journalists and doctors. Today, we are a worldwide movement of nearly 65,000 people.

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 Vacancy No: 122026
 Section/Unit: Logistics and Supply
 Grade Level: Level 6
 Supervisor: Hospital Facility Manager/Logistics Team Leader / Logistic Manager
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: Khartoum
 Duration: 6 Months with 3 months trial period
 Closing Date: 18 May 2026

 
 Background:

Supervising, monitoring and participating in the implementation of the daily energy, HVAC and Cold Chain activities in the project according to MSF standards, protocols and procedures in order to ensure the efficient running of the equipment in energy, HVAC and Cold Chain domain.



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

  • Managing, organizing and identifying the spare parts, consumables and tools required by the energy, HVAC, cold chain and his/her team, evaluating local providers suitability and placing the corresponding order to ensure on time delivery, cost efficiency and quality. Monitoring incoming and outgoing deliveries of spare parts and consumables and informing the line manager of stock levels on a weekly basis, in order to ensure availability and rationale use as well as a continuous delivery service in the Project.
  • Ensuring the check and follow-up of facilities under the line manager's supervision through daily visits to the facilities and reporting any anomalies or problems, evaluation of the rehabilitation needs and following up rehabilitation work according to supervisor's instructions; checking that premises observe security norms and monitoring the consumption of electrical equipment/machines/ devices.
  • Planning together with the line manager the required checks and maintenance activities of energy, HVAC and cold chain systems/set-up according to MSF standards
  • Coordinating and leading the logistics team under his/her responsibility which includes daily supervision, monitoring of the quality of work and the definition of each person's task, drawing up their working schedules; organizing and leading team meetings; participating in the recruitment of team personnel and attending logistics meetings and accounting for his activities.
  • Managing and following up orders which includes collecting logistics orders coming from different departments or health facilities; drawing up and following up orders according to the procedures in force; providing technical support to the storekeeper, makes local purchases according to MSF supply procedures and ensures reception conditions of freight or arriving material as well as the organization and setting up of materials before its shipment.
  • Performing delegated tasks according to his/her speciality and as specified in his/her job description Performing delegated tasks according to his\ her speciality and as specified in his/her job description.
  • Supporting the assessment, upgrading and standardization of energy installations across all project locations, ensuring compliance with minimum MSF safety standards, with a particular focus on high-risk sites (e.g. Damazin). 
  • Contributing to the implementation of corrective actions on existing installations (generators, distribution boards, grounding, protection systems), under the guidance of the Energy Manager / STU. 
  • Assisting in the setup and structuring of energy systems for new infrastructures (guesthouses, offices, medical facilities), ensuring safe and efficient design from the early stages. 
  • Developing and implementing preventive maintenance plans for all energy-related equipment (generators, electrical installations, solar systems if applicable), and ensuring proper documentation and follow-up. 
  • Ensuring that all installations and interventions comply with MSF safety rules, with particular attention to electrical risks, grounding, load management, and protection systems. 
  • Providing on-the-job training and coaching to maintenance staff and technicians to progressively build local capacity in energy management and safe practices. 
  • Acting as a technical focal point for energy at project level, ensuring proper communication and reporting to the Logistic coordinator / STU. 
  • Supporting emergency response capacity, including rapid assessment and repair of energy systems in case of breakdowns or emergency scale-up. 
  • Contributing to the gradual transition from reactive to preventive and standardized energy management practices across the mission.

 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Education: 

  • Essential: Technical diploma in electrical or technical university degree in energy, mechanical and/or electricity domain.
  • Good level of English required.

 

 

Experience: 

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an electrician or energy technician, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.  
  • Experience with generators, electrical distribution systems, and basic HVAC systems.
  • Good understanding of electrical safety standards (grounding, load protection, risk).
  • Ability to read and understand basic technical diagrams and schematics.
  • Previous experience in training or coaching staff is an asset.

NB: Candidates from the humanitarian sector, including MSF, whose experience does not meet the requirements outlined in this job description will not be considered.


Application Requirements:

Interested candidates are requested to send the applications with documents; (Updated CV, Educational certificates, work experience certificates, previous employers’ references and copy of their national ID):

To apply online here at the following link: Sudanjob.net

OR

Via hand delivery of the application through MSF Belgium offices in Khartoum (Erkawit - House # 263- Block 48) or Port Sudan office (House # 237, Block no.1, Hai Almattar area, Port Sudan).




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