Labourer At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Organization Overview:

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), an international, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization, is seeking to recruit one (1) Labourer for the Sokoto Noma Project. MSF is committed to assisting populations in distress and victims of conflict or disasters, without discrimination.

Note: Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

• Job Title: Labourer

• Duty Station: Sokoto

• Job Type: Definite Contract (1 year with possibility of extension)

• Publication Date: 10 November 2025

• Application Deadline: 14 November 2025 (5:00 PM)

Main Objective

The main objective of this position is to carry out basic technical and logistics work that does not require special qualifications, following MSF procedures and instructions, to contribute to construction, smooth functioning, cleanliness, and repairs within MSF premises.

Key Accountabilities

The Labourer will be responsible for:

1. Maintenance Support:

   • Assist skilled workers in maintaining MSF premises, facilities, and equipment, including carpentry, plumbing, building structures, and gardening.

2. Logistics:

   • Load and unload vehicles and assist MSF staff with carrying items as required.

3. General Repairs:

   • Conduct minor repairs, maintenance, and construction work, such as changing light bulbs, repairing locks, fixing fences, and painting surfaces.

4. Groundskeeping & Cleanliness:

   • Maintain gardens and ensure cleanliness of working and common areas.

5. Facility Support (Context-Specific):

   • Assist with office setups, relocations, furniture moves, and event setups/breakdowns (e.g., meetings, trainings).

6. Reporting:

   • Inform superiors of any incidents occurring during work.

Requirements

Education:

• Essential: Primary certificate

Experience:

• Previous experience in a related job

Languages:

• Mission language (English) and local languages (Hausa and Fulani) essential

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to perform basic repairs

Competencies:

• Results and quality orientation, teamwork and cooperation, behavioral flexibility, commitment to MSF principles, stress management

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following documents in a sealed envelope:

• CV

• Application letter

• Photocopies of all necessary credentials

• Indigene letter

• Telephone contact details (daytime)

Envelope Label: Application for the post of Labourer

Submission Address:
Human Resource Department
No. 26, Agaie Road, behind Police CID
Sokoto, Sokoto State

Important Notes

• Application deadline: 14 November 2025 (5:00 PM)

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• No transportation or allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.

• No accommodation will be provided upon resuming the job location if selected.