MSF Switzerland Vehicle & Generator Mechanic Job in Nairobi Kenya

Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland Kenya Mission: MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.

Job Title: Vehicle & Generator Mechanic
 

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 4x4 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.