BASE AND FACILITIES OFFICER
Medecins Sans Frontieres Holland


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.


 Vacancy No: 092026
 Section/Unit: Logistics and Supply
 Grade Level: Level 5 \ USD 1160
 Supervisor: Logistic Coordinator / Logistic Team Leader / Logistic Coordinator Assistant
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: Khartoum
 Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension
 Closing Date: 20 May 2026

 
 Background:

Carrying out or supervising all maintenance logistics activities in the base (vehicles, fuel consumption, and local infrastructure) according to MSF standards and protocols in order to have the material, infrastructure and vehicles in optimal running conditions



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

  • Planning vehicles movements, tracking individual trips, and ensuring implementation of security measures
  • Tracking consumption of supplies, fuel, lubricants, used in different facilities (office, house, store, etc.).
  • Checking the maintenance of the various open spaces (gardens, courtyards...) and ensuring that domestic waste is correctly discarded
  • Checking and ensuring the maintenance of MSF premises and facilities, as well as the general water supply, electrical, walls, ceilings ect. and security conditions. In this sense, making inspection visits to assess the rehabilitation needs of facilities.
  • Performing maintenance of logistics equipment for cold chain, energy, IT and radio communications, in particular: 
    • Inventories and the reallocation of equipment.
    • Renewing the authorization to use radio material with local authorities.
    • Checking the quality of the work carried out on generators and electrical installations.
  • Preparing orders for his sector activity, do the follow-up, and checking their proper reception and state.
  • Carrying out local purchases and ensuring that the line manager is aware of any problems linked to the quality or availability of the items to be purchased.

Participating in trainings at the request of the line manager

 

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

  • Work closely with the Logistics Manager and/or LogCo Assistant to organize staff and cargo movements, making sure transport plans reflect operational needs and security considerations. 
  • Prepare and update weekly and monthly transport plans, including vehicle allocation, route planning, and basic fuel tracking. 
  • Set up and regularly adjust duty rosters for drivers and guards to ensure proper coverage while respecting working hours and reducing fatigue risks. 
  • Supervise drivers and guards on a daily basis, ensuring they follow Médecins Sans Frontières policies related to safety, security, and professional conduct. 
  • Provide regular feedback, informal coaching, and periodic performance follow-up for drivers and guards. 
  • Follow up on both preventive and corrective maintenance of generators, vehicles, and facilities (base, guesthouses, warehouses), ensuring issues are addressed in a timely manner. 
  • Keep asset registers and maintenance records up to date to support tracking and compliance with technical standards. 
  • Coordinate with technical staff such as electricians and handymen to ensure maintenance and repair tasks are completed effectively. 
  • Ensure that all premises remain functional on a daily basis, including water supply, electricity, and waste management systems. 
  • Monitor basic environmental health conditions across facilities and report or address any concerns. 
  • Supervise skilled and semi-skilled workers, organizing their tasks, checking quality of work, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. 
  • Step in to support physically when needed, especially during urgent repairs or set-up activities. 
  • Identify gaps in staffing and arrange for daily workers when required to maintain operations. 
  • Prepare and verify attendance sheets and daily work records for temporary staff. 
  • Oversee fuel management for vehicles and generators, including monitoring usage, managing stock levels, and organizing refueling. 
  • Apply practical controls to reduce fuel losses and improve efficiency. 
  • Maintain accurate operational records using basic tools such as Excel (fleet tracking, fuel logs, maintenance records). 
  • Assist in drafting simple service contracts and support procurement-related tasks when needed. 
  • Provide regular updates and reports to the Logistics Manager and/or LogCo Assistant on key indicators such as vehicle usage, maintenance status, and facility functionality.

 


 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

 

  1. Requirements
  1. Education
  1. Essential Secondary Education
  1. Experience
  • Desirable experience with other NGOs.

 

  1. Languages
Mission language essential; local language desirable
  1. Knowledge
  1. Computer literacy and  radio equipment user-knowledge
  1. Competencies
  • Results and Quality Orientation L1
  • Teamwork and Cooperation L1
  • Behavioural Flexibility L1
  • Commitment to MSF Principles L1
  • Service Orientation L1.
  1.  

 Interested candidates are requested to send their CV & copy of educational and experience certificates directly to (www.sudanjob.net). Or MSF- Holland- Port Sudan- Almatar Area- Squire 5, House# 36

Required Documents: Motivation letter, updated CV and national ID must be uploaded directly to your application via www.sudanjob.net

 

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association.

Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF. We welcome applicants from different backgrounds, such as people of different ages, different genders and members of different language, cultural or mi­nority groups

 

  • Opening date: 06/05/2026                      Closing date:20/05/2026 03:00pm



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