Logistics Supervisor at MSF Spain

Abuja

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About the Organization

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

About the Job

Job Title: Logistics Supervisor

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Fixed term Contract
Contract: 208 working hours per month
Logistics Supervisor
Contract Duration: Starting With 6 Months (Renewable) / Level 6)

Main Purpose

  • Supervising the daily logistics activities and providing maintenance to the MSF equipment, facilities and infrastructures, according to MSF standards and protocols in order to maintain the facilities in perfect conditions and collaborate in the development of the mission.

Job Description

  • Monitoring maintenance activities of infrastructures, management of non-medical stocks and equipment according to MSF standards.
  • 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 minor building rehabilitation work according to supervisor’s instructions; checking that premises observe security norms and monitoring the consumption of mechanical and electrical vehicles/machines/devices.
  • Planning together with the line manager the required checks and maintenance activities of energy 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.
  • Ensuring the vehicle fleet maintenance which includes planning and overseeing timely preventive and curative maintenance of all project vehicles according to MSF standards and instructing and monitoring drivers on correct driving habits and standard checks.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Education: Essential secondary education and formal technical training desirable
  • Experience: At least 1-year certified work experience with MSF or 2 years in another NGO desirable
  • Language: Essential English and Local languages are desirable
  • Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
  • Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioral Flexibility to MSF Principles, Stress Management

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Remuneration
As per MSF salary scale (National contract)

Applications Closing Date
7th May 2025 at 5:00 PM

How to apply
Apply for Logistics Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres Spain

Note

  • MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
  • All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
  • MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.
  • Women and People with Disabilities are encouraged to Apply.

References

Medecins Sans Frontieres, Careers at Medecins Sans Frontieres, Storekeeper at Medecins Sans Frontieres, accessed April 24, 2025