Task and Responsibilities
• In collaboration with his/her managers, provide support and guidance to the field staff in order to ensure that all electrical (and HVAC if relevant) installations comply with MSF standards, protocols and procedures, and the preventive and corrective maintenance is done accordingly.
• Carry out evaluations, feasibility and detailed studies of the project to present hierarchical superiors different possible solutions to the difficulties encountered in his/her area of specialization, namely the installation, construction and commissioning of electrical (and HVAC if relevant) installations. In direct contact with staff, identify project needs and man-age responses of requests by establishing priorities.
• Provide support to the teams in the field in the energy (and HVAC if relevant) domain and assist in the training of project technicians to make them autonomous for preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting and small jobs. Ensuring that technicians are able to implement safely procedure for themselves and users.
• Guides and supports the field teams to define and implement preventive and corrective maintenance procedures
• Raises the awareness on energy use for all staff and advices on strategies to improve energy efficiency of the site.
• Provide training for technicians on appropriate use and maintenance of existing and new installations.
• Act as an itinerant support of the mission implementing proposed solutions when needed and provide managers with duly documented technical advice.
• If necessary, defines procedures and / or protocols for the proper functioning of the electrical (and HVAC if relevant) installations in the field.
• Performs regular inspections of the interventions and condition of the electrical (and HVAC if relevant) installations.
• Participates in the evaluation of local actors and ensures the quality of services and supplies.
• Checks and advises on international orders for consumables and replacement equipment.
• Ensures the management of stocks and equipment in his/her specialty area at mission level
• Ensures that all design, operating and maintenance documentation is up to date (report, asset management tool, diagrams and layouts, consumption reports, power assessments, cooling and heating need assessments).
• Ensure that the right equipment and electrical tools are in place and correctly used.
• Identifying, defining and implementing solutions and strategies that reduce the environmental footprint of the electrical installations (and HVAC if relevant) in the mission/projects. These strategies englobe not only technical solutions but also how the electrical installations are used, maintained and managed. The main objective of reducing the environ-mental footprint entails energy efficiency, reducing the carbon dioxide emissions, a proper waste management and the use of sustainable and adapted solutions according to the context.
Context Specific Accountabilities
• Ensure the support and response of field inquiries and demands (1st line, Second line, filed visit and Scanning visits response) for the entire mission as defined by the ATU infrastructure for all Energy and Cold Chain activities in collaboration with the Mission Energy& Cold Chain Referent.
• Assist and support in the implementation of energy and cold chain related activities; technical aspects, drawings, design, project costing and close supervision of the works for the entire mission; according to MSF protocols.
• Provide day to day support to all projects in his field of expertise for all energy and cold chain related matters, in accordance with the Mission policies and standards as defined by the ATU.
• Assist in the production of electrical and cold chain related specifications (including engineering drawings, work and technical specifications bill of quantities, terms of reference, tender documents and contract forms etc.) for the entire mission according to MSF standards as defined by the Mission Energy and Cold Chain Referent
• Performs technical assessment and provides recommendations, advice and support to the project teams in his/her field of expertise
• Assist in the quality control for all electrical and cold chain installations/ works and material in collaboration with the Back Office and Project team
• Support in the management & follow up of the timeline of activities for all projects (daily management and site supervision) in his/her field of expertise in collaboration with the Project Logisticians (LTL/Log Manager)
• Assist in the development and implementation of MSF Safety Protocols for Energy and Cold Chain installations
• Ensure the projects’ support through field visits and gap filling for the respective field technical positions when applicable/required
• Ensure compliance to the Mission policies, procedures, protocols related to his respective technical family in all Electrical and Cold Chain installations
• Participate in the development of maintenance strategies and all energy and cold chain related policies; monitor and follow up the implementation in the projects
• Support in the development of the Energy and Cold Chain budget in all projects and Coordination (Annual planning process and Budget revision)
• Participate actively in the development and implementation of training activities for the electrician/energy technicians in the mission; support in the Logbook completion for field technicians in collaboration with the Energy & Cold Chain Referent
• Act as advisor for the Coordination Contingency/Buffer and EPREP stock definition based on the mission requirements, turnover of equipment/parts etc. through field visits observation
• Support in the market assessment strategies and evaluation of local suppliers for the quality and services
• Support in the capitalization of information of innovation projects in coordination with the Back Office team in his field of expertise
• Assist in the administrative part (contract management, market assessment, renewal of documentation, etc.)
• Give regular feedback to the line manager and report directly any issue or incident
• Perform hands on tasks as part of the team whenever required or needed in order to optimize the resources and to contribute with his/her knowledge and experience
• Participate in monthly reports according to guidelines
Minimum Requirements and Competencies
Education - Essential secondary education and technical diploma electrical or technical university degree in energy, mechanical and/or electricity domain
- Preferable university degree in Electrical engineering
Experience - Essential at least one year of working experience in logistics related
activities in the concerning specialty.
- Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs, and working
experience in developing countries (2 years)
Languages - English, Dari and Pashto oral and written essential
Knowledge - Computer literacy
- Proficient user of AutoCAD or Visio drawing program essential
- Proficient user of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) essential
Competencies - People Management and Development
- Commitment to MSF Participles
- Behavioral Flexibility
- Results and Quality Orientation
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Stress management
- Service Orientation
How to apply
- Follow the below link OR scan the QR code to access the online job application survey. Candidates must fill in the survey in order to be considered for shortlisting: https://forms.office.com/e/GntvZyiFE4
- After completing the survey, send the following documents to email: msf-afghanistan-recruitment@msf.org
1. CV and motivation letter
2. Relevant diplomas and work certificates
3. National ID card both sides (this will be used for visitor authorisation pass)
The email address given in this online survey must be the same as the one used to send your supporting documents.
The interested candidates must answer the online survey and submit their documents before September 2nd, 2025 at 5:00 PM
**Only applications completing the online survey and sending supporting documents by email will be treated**
The reference ENERGY SPECIALIST must be stated in the email to be valid. If you do not clearly state the position for which you are applying & attach the required diploma & other supporting documents, your application may not be considered.
Only candidates who meet the essential criteria will be shortlisted and contacted.
MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Administration through the recruitment contact.
If you are selected to be part of the reserve pool, it means that MSF has validated you to be called in to work on a temporary basis, as needed. It does not guarantee that you will be offered a contract or a permanent position, even if such a position becomes available. A new recruitment can be done according to the current need.
MSF is focused on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work with us. To ensure we meet these standards, MSF has a zero-tolerance response to abuse, maltreatment, and neglect of any kind. We are committed to safeguarding, protection and fulfilling our duty of care to our patients and the individuals and communities we serve, people working in the organisation, and all those MSF interacts with.
All staffs are required to share this commitment through signing and complying with our Behavioural Commitments and all relevant safeguarding policies.
Furthermore, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory reference checks.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Doctors Without Borders) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural or man-made disasters to populations in danger in more than 70 countries.
