From planning and coordinating mechanical activities to ensuring the proper upkeep of vehicles and generators, Mechanical Services Managers ensure that all logistical and mechanical functions run efficiently, supporting the continuity of MSF’s humanitarian work.

This is a dynamic and hands-on role involving responsibilities such as:

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor all logistics activities related to mechanical servicing for vehicles and motorised equipment, ensuring compliance with protocols, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Logistics Coordinator and Technical Logistics Coordinator to plan, establish, and review mechanical servicing activities, including preparing the annual budget to address identified needs.
• Organise and schedule periodic servicing of vehicles and motorised equipment such as generators and motor pumps, ensuring optimal working conditions and longevity of the fleet.
• Supervise services performed by drivers and trainee agents, intervene when necessary for complex servicing, and decide if urgent or unscheduled interventions are required.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance conducted outside the workshop, ensuring they meet appropriate standards.
• Perform regular technical checks on mechanical tools, maintaining accurate records for repairs and maintenance to ensure usability.
• Identify required spare parts, consumables, and tools, evaluate local providers, and place orders to ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing deliveries of spare parts and consumables, and report stock levels weekly to ensure availability and efficient use.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources Coordinator on recruitment, training, evaluations, and staff development for logistics staff under your supervision.
• Ensure vehicle documentation, such as registration and insurance certificates, is up to date, and drivers complete inspection reports and logbooks properly.
• Participate in monthly reporting practices and implement protocols to track servicing activities.
• Perform delegated tasks according to specialisation as specified in the job description.

Requirements:

• Formal training in mechanics and a valid driver’s licence.
• At least two to three years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in English or French.

Assets:

• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of the local language.

Competencies in:

• People management and development.
• Commitment to organisational principles.
• Behavioural flexibility.
• Results and quality orientation.
• Teamwork and cooperation.