From planning and coordinating construction projects to monitoring ongoing works and ensuring compliance with safety standards, construction managers are at the forefront of supporting MSF’s programmes.

This is a diverse and dynamic role supporting our humanitarian and medical activities, involving some or all of the following:

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor all logistics activities related to construction and rehabilitation according to MSF protocols and standards.
• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator and Logistics/Technical Logistics Coordinator to plan, establish, and review all construction and rehabilitation activities, including budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with MSF standards, protocols, and procedures in all construction/rehabilitation activities.
• Plan construction/rehabilitation projects, participate in project design and development, and ensure technical aspects comply with local construction habits.
• Coordinate purchase orders, check materials in stock, and manage warehouse inventory control.
• Prepare budgets for construction/rehabilitation projects, process invoices for payment, and anticipate cash flow for monthly payments.
• Provide safety equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards for construction workers.
• Collaborate with the Project Coordinator, Logistics Coordinator, and Human Resources Coordinator on human resources processes for staff under responsibility, including recruitment, training, briefing, evaluation, and development.
• Provide technical support and coaching to logistics staff.
• Follow up and report on work progress and technical aspects, participate in monthly reports.
• Perform delegated tasks as specified in the job description.

Requirements

Essential

• University or technical school diploma.
• Minimum two years of experience in construction.
• Proven understanding of MSF field logistics.
• Proficiency in the project language is essential (English, French, Spanish, Arabic).
• Computer literacy.

Desirable

• Studies related to construction or engineering.
• Proficiency in local language.