Work abroad as a logistician for humanitarian organization

Lékaři bez hranic in Czech Republic, o.p.s.

Place of work
Africa
Contract type
full-time, agreement-based (Temporary jobs)

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Have you ever thought of doing a challenging job abroad? Would you like to use your professional skills to improve somebody’s life? Are you willing to leave your family for several months to go and work in a developing country? If you answered “yes” to at least one of these questions, read further!

In order to provide medical care to our patients effectively, we need staff to manage the technical side of projects so that our doctors have everything they need to do their job. WE ARE LOOKING FOR experienced professionals with a background in LOGISTICS.

LOGISTICIANS are responsible for running all non-medical tasks on a project. These tasks include local purchasing, stock management, and managing security. Logisticians are also usually responsible for the vehicle fleet, electricity and water supply, and construction activities. Logisticians will also participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of local staff including drivers, guards, and cleaners.

OUR REQUIREMENTS:
• Completed vocational training in a technical or commercial area
• At least 2 years of work experience in relevant fields
• Improvisational and technical skills
• Very good knowledge of English essential, other languages (in particular French) are a major advantage
• Willing to work in potentially unstable environments and adhere to security rules
• Available to leave for a mission of 6 to 9 months

WE OFFER:
• Working contract for the duration of the assignment with a monthly gross salary of 1,050 EUR
• Demanding but also very rewarding work
• Working as part of a multicultural team
• Coverage of all mission-related costs (travel, accommodation, insurance)
• Professional and personal enrichment

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
1. Attendance at an information evening where you can learn more about the organization and its work, and speak with experienced field personnel regarding the roles in the field. You may then submit your application.
2. If your application passes the initial screening, you will be invited for a written test in the Prague office.
3. If you pass the test, you will be invited to take part in an interview and assessment in our Vienna office.

If you are interested in working for MSF, please sign up for the information evening/online webinar on http://www.lekari-bez-hranic.cz/cz/informacni-vecery.

For further information please contact us by email at [email protected], call +420 257 090 155, or visit our website at www.lekari-bez-hranic.cz/cz/prace-v-terenu.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

Secondary with school-leaving examination
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Number of years of experience

2

Advertiser

Brief description of the company

Lékaři bez hranic/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, exclusion from healthcare and natural disasters. MSF operates in more than 70 countries worldwide with almost 3 000 international and 31 000 national staff in the field. In 1999 MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Number of employees

1000 and more employees
ID: 1824047  Datum zveřejnění: 7.11.2018