WATCHMAN
Medecins sans Frontieres Spain

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.

 

Sudan | MSF medical and humanitarian aid

 


 JOB CODE: LB05500
 Section/Unit: LOGISTICS & SUPPLY
 Grade Level: 1
 Supervisor: BASE & FACILITIES OFFICER
 No. of Post: 6
 Duty Station: PORT SUDAN / KHARTOUM
 Closing Date: 18 June 2026

 
 Background:

We are seeking motivated professionals who will ensure the safety of MSF personnel and facilities by maintaining vigilant surveillance and applying MSF security protocols to protect all mission premises.

As a Watchman, you will support the mission by ensuring continuous surveillance and protection of MSF sites. Operating under MSF security protocols



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

  • Surveying the MSF premise's access and guides people to reception within authorized hours. Contacts administration team for authorizing people access.
  • Watching MSF premises and property's perimeter fence through regular patrols. Remaining on duty until other watchman comes to do a handover, never leaving the post unattended.
  • Organizing traffic of vehicles within the premises and directs them in and out.
  • Checking that the doors and windows are locked, and lights are off when people leave premises. Checking that security lights are working properly and informing line manager of any possible problems.
  • Keeping area within MSF premises clean and tidy (ex. empty dustbins, sweep paths, etc.) and performs general maintenance activities of the garden (ex. cut grass, maintain flower beds, prune trees, if necessary, etc.).
  • Maintaining watchmen's torch and other lighting tools, returning used batteries and keeping the necessary supply of spare batteries. Maintaining communication equipment (radio) in working conditions and providing battery availability.
  • Supervising diesel/petrol tank levels and providing spare can(s) of fuel. Ensuring the correct functioning of generator and water pumps (starting, switching off, record sheet of operating hours and maintenance) as well as the correct use of extinguishers (being aware of their location.
  • Informing line manager of arrival of any materials before unloading and helping MSF staff carry heavy items, if necessary.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

  • Surveying the MSF premise's access and guides people to reception within authorized hours. Contacts administration team for authorizing people access.
  • Watching MSF premises and property's perimeter fence through regular patrols. Remaining on duty until other watchman comes to do a handover, never leaving the post unattended.
  • Organizing traffic of vehicles within the premises and directs them in and out.
  • Checking that the doors and windows are locked and lights are off when people leave premises. Checking that security lights are working properly and informing line manager of any possible problems.
  • Keeping area within MSF premises clean and tidy (ex. empty dustbins, sweep paths, etc.) and performs general maintenance activities of the garden (ex. cut grass, maintain flower beds, prune trees if necessary, etc.).
  • Maintaining watchmen's torch and other lighting tools, returning used batteries and keeping the necessary supply of spare batteries. Maintaining communication equipment (radio) in working conditions and providing battery availability.
  • Supervising diesel/petrol tank levels and providing spare can(s) of fuel. Ensuring the correct functioning of generator and water pumps (starting, switching off, record sheet of operating hours and maintenance) as well as the correct use of extinguishers (being aware of their location.
  • Informing line manager of arrival of any materials before unloading and helping MSF staff carry heavy items, if necessary.

 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

  • Secondary high school degree, desirable vocational training.
  • Fundamental training in Security.
  • Minimum 2 years working as a watchman or related field, desirable INGO experience.
  • Desirable Electrical & Mechanical background.
  • Essential B1 Language with Native Arabic proficiency

Interested candidates are requested to Submit their application at MSF Office in Port Sudan Airport Area – Block 4 House 113, in a sealed envelope mentioning (MSF Spain – application for WATCHMAN)
MSF Spain Port Sudan Office Google Maps Location Link : 

Applications must be submitted in English Language including:

Motivation letter in English 
Updated CV in English 
Copy of nationality ID/Passport
Copy of high school certification
Copy of relevant diplomas
Copy of relevant work experience certificates
Copy of others relevant training certificates

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.


To Apply Interested candidates are requested to submit their application at MSF Office in Port Sudan Airport Area – Block 4 House 113, in a sealed envelope mentioning (MSF Spain – application for WATCHMAN)








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