Vehicle & Generator Mechanic at Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland
Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland Kenya Mission: MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.
Location: Coordination Office, Nairobi (with often trips to the field, 50% of the time)
Start date: ASAP
Length of contract: 6 months with possibility if extension
Employment type: Full time
The selected candidate will be reporting to the Logistics Support Activity Manager and he/she will provide logistical support to the project.
Main tasks include, but not limited to:
- Perform maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles to ensure they are in perfect condition for their use, in particular:
- Perform maintenance according to the instructions in the logbook.
- Hands on experience on 4×4 and light vehicles
- Fully conversant with the gear box transfer, differential and engine repair/maintenance
- Strong knowledge of drive train
- Good knowledge in maintenance of power generators, water pumps and all motor machines
- Good diagnostic skills in auto-electrical system
- High skills in diagnostic
- Capacity to use diagnostic tools
- Well organized and able to prioritize his/her work
- Good workshop tools management
- Perform maintenance and repair of Generator to ensure they are in perfect condition for their use.
Requirements:
- Essential Grade 1 (government test or equivalent).
- Knowledge of vehicle computer-controlled systems, engine fuel and ignition, ABS braking and transmission functions
- Valid driving licence preferably class B, C and E
- Certificate of good conduct
- At least 3 year experience demonstrated mechanical experience in vehicles and generators. Previous MSF experience is an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal skills, strong initiative, able to handle complex assignments with proactive attitude
- Organized, autonomous and attentive to details
- Punctual, reliable and flexible to work long hours when required
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter, copies of certificates/diplomas and registration documents, mentioning on the envelope ” Vehicle & Generator Mechanic”
to msfchkenya@gmail.com: or to
Logistic Support Activities Manager
MSF-Switzerland, Kenya Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi
Applications must be received on or before 14th November, 2014.
Please not that due to the high volumes of applications that are received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
