Mobile Implementation Officer (MIO) MOBILITY (m/f)
17/07/2015
CONTEXT
The Log department is opening a position for a MIO Mobility, who has interest in operational challenges and tactics.
According with Log vision @ MSF Today, the Operational Logistics is a very specific and well-known force of MSF.
Beyond the fulfilment of basic logistic needs, logistics is a solution-driven and innovative force that helps to build and
realize operational projects.
The MIO Mobility contributes to the development and support the implementation of Mobility Strategies & Transport
policies in all MSF projects.
His/her technical support to operations is done for the benefit of and in close collaboration with the Logistics
Operations, through his coordinator.
S/he reports functionally and regularly to the MSF-OCB Mobility Referent on the progress of the projects within his/her
domain and supervised hierarchically by Back Office Coordinator.
His/her working time ratio is 75% on the field and 25% in headquarter. During field missions, his/her working relations
fall under the mission management.
Mobility integrates in its scope vehicle fleet and all motorized equipment such generator, motorbike, motor pump, outboard engine, etc.
Mobility concerns all services linked to the fleet from selection, start up, usage, maintenance and renewal. It has to
answer the following five priorities:
 Mobility response adapted to Log Scenario linked to the MSF operations.
 Security of passengers
 Liability of equipment
 Continuity of service
 Cost control.
JOB PROFILE
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At priority level, s/he provides 1st line support and specialized Help Desk
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S/he supports Logcos, workshop managers and mechanics during her/his field visits, by training, coaching,
collaboration and direct implementation.
S/he vouches for the appropriation of the standard items used during OCB's activities:
1. Items – modules and kits (ex: vehicles, maintenance kit, etc.)
2. Reference documents (ex: transport guidelines, driving policy, spare parts catalogues, logbook etc.);
3. Management tools (spread sheet aiming to help to order spare parts, table with the follow-up of the
consumptions, job-card, etc.).
S/he supports the implementation of defined policies and strategies.
1. Preventive maintenance of the fleet through a maintenance planning integrated to the operation activities
in accordance with MSF protocols.
2. Organization of work in a MSF workshop (ex: maintenance priorities according to operational
activities)
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Provides 2nd line support in specialized mobility domain to define, plan and execute mobility, workshop, fleet
management complex projects.
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At secundary or supportive level, produce 3rd line support documents, guidance & “dossiers de fond” for Log
Dept
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S/he leads all technical aspects
1. Workshop structure, design - qualitative & quantitative tools and equipment.
2. Design and implement of a spare parts management pattern integrating the concept of centralised stock.
3. Defines the spare parts & consumable necessary, supporting the missions / projects in the elaboration of
International spare part orders.
4. Design of fuel stock facilities and management system.
Contributes to research and development of innovative items technics
1. S/he supports the Technical Referent on the research and development of items related and specifically
testing them in reference workshop and real situations in missions.
2. This work has to be done in the frame of an analysis of:
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The potentialities offered by the producer of the “transport” items (fairs, markets, etc.)
The items other organisations choose to develop. The organisation may be humanitarian (other MSF
sections, other NGOs), academic (schools, universities, research centres) or from the private
sector.
Management of the information
1. S/he makes pertinent information accessible relative to the technical aspects of the various projects in
which they are involved and assures its use in a format defined by the Transport Technical Referent.
2. S/he makes sure the information linked to her/his field is correctly conveyed (verbally or orally) either at
HQ or field level:
 Briefings / debriefings: systematically to the CoTL, Log Cell, mechanic log, Technical Referent and
Back Office Coordinator.
 Reference documents: (s)he makes sure all the documents (s)he thinks are useful to the operations
are available in coordination with technical referent.
Training support
1. S/he assures back-up of the Transport Technical Referent for providing training related to his area of
expertise.
2. S/he assures the distribution of information to key people involved (briefing-debriefing/critical
review/technical note to the field, etc…
3. At mission level, training to:
 Drivers, mechanics, logisticians and staff concerned by the Vehicle Fleet Management.
 Logisticians, Workshop Managers in the management of a technical team, monitoring and reporting
of activities, relations with other actors.
 Storekeeper in spare parts stock management.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Mechanical Workshop Manager, Mechanic, Fleet Manager, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience, or
equivalent in level and experience.
Experience with electronic diagnostic tool for vehicle and workshop management software is an asset.
Ideally with MSF experience on the field, with a variety of Mechanic, Fleet Management.
Experience in Workshop Management within MSF will be a valuable asset.
Knowledge on Project management is an asset.
Adaptability to different context, climate and travel a lot with few days to prepare it.
Ability to communicate with different actor around a same topic with clear position.
Ability to set priorities and organise his/her own work.
Ability to integrate quickly a team and build trust.
Ability to report orally and in writing (report) his point of view and analyses.
Computer literate (EXCEL, WORD…)
Results and quality oriented
Behavioural Flexibility
Stress management
Analytical Thinking
Team work and cooperation
Fluent written and spoken English and French.
Technical Skills
 Vehicle maintenance knowledge
 Generator maintenance
 General knowledge in electricity
 Vehicle electricity maintenance
 Vehicle electronics system diagnostic
 Supply abilities
 Welding
CONDITIONS
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1 year “MIO contract” starting as soon as possible – full-time
Field position : salary according to MSF-OCB Field salary scale
Position based in Brussels but mainly carried out (up to 75% of the time) in the field.
Application (CV + cover letter) to be sent to Recruit-HQ-Log@brussels.msf.org before the 24th of August with “MIO
Mobility” in the subject