Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - Spain is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.
JOB CODE:
LT03702
SALARY:
1160 $
Section/Unit:
LOGISTICS & SUPPLY
Grade Level:
5
Supervisor:
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
PORT SUDAN/KHARTOUM
Closing Date:
16 June 2026
Background:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated mechanic who will oversee the maintenance, servicing, and repair of vehicles, generators, and mechanical equipment, ensuring they remain safe, reliable, and fully operational in line with MSF standards to support uninterrupted humanitarian operations. As the Mechanic, you will serve as a technical focal point for vehicle and generator maintenance, carrying out advanced diagnostics, repairs, and servicing activities. Guided by MSF procedures and best mechanical practices, you will help maximize fleet reliability, reduce downtime, manage spare parts and workshop resources, and provide technical support to drivers and field logistics teams
Duties and responsibilities:
Performing autonomously and ensuring, all necessary complex / advanced maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles and mechanical equipment to ensure they are in perfect condition for their use. This includes the following tasks :
Performing maintenance according to the instructions in the logbook, ensuring all type of services to all vehicles are done on time (i.e. mini A, medium B and full C, and special services referred in logbook when possible).
Testing all vehicles after each service is concluded and before it is handed back to its driver
Keeping record of vehicle’s driver remarks, and carrying out repairs if needed (vehicles and other mechanical equipment) and filling in service, repair or vehicle log book. Reporting to the line manager any problem related to MSF vehicles
In the case of a breakdown, making a diagnosis, informing the line manager and after approval carrying out any complex / advanced repairs needed.
Following up the validity of all documents (annual inspections, insurance or any other required documents)
Assisting in the briefing or training of drivers regarding vehicle services and maintenance
Managing the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out physical stock inventories, executing orders necessary for renewing stock, avoiding any shortage
Responsible for the equipment and tools, including extinguishers, checking they are correctly and safely used, maintaining and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.
Keeping working area clean and tidy.
Ensuring that all record sheets and books related to maintenance are always completed and preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance.
Assist in the briefings or trainings of drivers regarding vehicle services and maintenance.
Support drivers in carrying weekly check-ups.
Follow up any outsourced complex maintenance for MSF vehicles and Generators, report to his/her line manager where needed.
Carry out identification of required spare parts by parts numbers from online MSF catalogues and other relevant various catalogues link to vehicles, generators and other motorized equipment in use in the Sudan mission
Manage contingency stock of fuel that will be installed at workshop, carry out distribution to various assets, including vehicles, generators, and other motorized equipment. Update stock cards, monitor consumption etc
Technically support mechanic assistances and driver mechanics in the field, this will include field visit when required
Perform regular services for Generators at Coordination and support projects, if necessary, visit project sites.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Essential Technical Diploma in Mechanics or related field. University Diploma 3 years in engineering specialization in Mechanic is an asset.
Essential valid Sudanese general driving license.
Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience as a mechanic, vehicle technician, or similar role.
Experience servicing 4x4 vehicles, light trucks, generators, or other motorized equipment is highly desirable.
Additional training in vehicle diagnostics, generator maintenance, or automotive electrical systems is an advantage.
Previous experience working with NGOs, humanitarian organizations, fleet operations, or workshop environments is an asset.
Experience supervising or providing technical guidance to assistants or drivers is desirable.
Minimum B1 Proficiency level in English and native or near-native proficiency in Arabic.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application Online through the following Google forms link:
Submit your application at MSF Office in Port Sudan Airport Area – Block 4 House 113, in a sealed envelope mentioning (MSF Spain – application for MECHANIC/PORTSUDAN) MSF Spain Port Sudan Office Google Maps Location Link :
Applications must be submitted in English Language including:
Complete CV in English and copies of all certificates Including (Educational vocational mechanic training/mechanic engineering diploma, valid Sudanese general driving license, experience certificates, relevant training certificates and education certificates, including cover letter).
Sudanese National ID/Passport.
Please note that applications submitted through any other channel incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the specified criteria will not be considered in the recruitment process.
All information provided will be handled with strict confidentiality and for recruitment purposes only.
MSF will never ask candidates for money or services as part of the recruitment process. Any such request should be considered fraudulent We will take immediate action against any fraudulent activity
Test and interview will be carried out in English.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Administrative conditions:
This job profile can be adapted and/or changed according to the evolution of the activities, evolution of the Mission and the program needs.
The general conditions are detailed in the staff regulations, work contract and health policy.
Confidentiality is the basis for a trustful relationship between patient and health staff. It concerns the provision of privacy as well as the handling of individual personal/ medical information according to medical ethics.
Confidentiality is required and demanded at any time, violation of this will result in immediate administrative action!
YOU ARE PART OF MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES:
You are expected to treat all the persons you get involved with (beneficiaries, soldiers, villagers, etc... respectfully without regard of their political or ethnical background. Do not speak about your political opinions and take the time to explain to as many people as possible about MSF mission and about our work in Sudan.
MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF. MSF OCBA is a people-focused humanitarian organization that offers a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We believe this approach enhances our work and we are committed to equity in employment. We embrace diverse backgrounds of people working together to exhibit their passion in action for the social mission of MSF. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.
