Currently, the needs for these field positions are limited. Therefore, candidates who fulfil the essential requirements as well as some of the desirable criteria are more likely to match the profile sought at the present time.
As construction specialist, you define, manage and supervise the construction &/or rehabilitation work in order to support the medical activities.
You can also be asked to negotiate agreements and required permissions, you have regular contacts with the relevant authorities, and you ensure a correct design, implementation and hand-over of the work.
Other construction professionals such as carpenters, masons, plumbers and welders may be required to cover the field needs considering the lack of this expertise in certain contexts during certain period of time mainly related with emergencies.
Prerequisites
- Diploma in architecture or civil engineering or construction engineering OR certificated construction professionals (builders, carpenters, masons, plumbers and welders) with recognized experience
- 2 years of relevant professional experience in construction work and projects
- Experience in building site management and dealing with contractors is a strong asset
- Flexible mindset and intercultural awareness
- Excellent team player
- Curious to go and work in challenging contexts
- Adhere to the MSF Charter and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
- Adhere to our Behavioral Commitments
- Willingness to leave on mission without your partner and/or family and to work in an unstable environment
- Mandatory language: English. Desirable: Arabic. A plus: French, Spanish or Portuguese
- Country of residency Lebanon and Egypt
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Expected LENGTH OF MISSION: 6 to 12 monthsReady to apply?
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