Construction Specialist At Médecins Sans Frontières

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HR Office RECRUITMENT NOTICE

The French Section of Médecins Sans Frontières is currently recruiting:

Position: Construction Specialist	Opening Date: January 6^th, 2026
Work Location: Abuja	End Date: January 16^th, 2026
Contract Type: Fixed Term

Context

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, not-for-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in distress, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.

Main Purpose

Conduct assessments and ensure the implementation, day-to-day management, and control of the technical aspects of projects in specific areas of expertise (electrical engineering, GIS, ICT, biomedical, mechanical engineering, architecture, construction engineering), in accordance with MSF protocols, standards, and procedures, to ensure optimal project and infrastructure operations as well as effective use of systems and equipment

Job Description

Define procedures and ensure implementation, control, maintenance, and proper functioning of technical work within the area of expertise.
Manage technical support activities in close collaboration with the field manager in charge of the relevant activity domain.
Conduct project assessments and feasibility studies to provide management with alternative options to overcome challenges within the specialty area, including installation, construction, and commissioning. Work directly with staff to identify project needs and manage responses by prioritizing requests.
If standard protocols are unavailable or unsuitable, establish new protocols with a strong emphasis on feedback and pilot testing to ensure smooth operation and define operational standards and control systems.
Handle administrative formalities, filing, and documentation of installations and repairs carried out or requested.
Act as a technical referent, providing expert opinions, quality control, and knowledge reinforcement to the team. Conduct training for technicians, managers, and controllers regarding the general implementation, use, and maintenance of new installations.
When required, act as a roving expert for the mission and provide managers with well-documented technical advice.
Carry out delegated tasks within the area of specialization.
Study, design (which may include structural calculations), and plan construction/rehabilitation projects to be carried out in the mission.
Participate in project design and development and ensure compliance with technical requirements and local construction practices.
Analyze construction plans and project resource needs (labor, equipment, materials, estimates, budget) compared to received quotations.
Launch calls for tenders.
Supervise and monitor construction progress, ensuring work is performed according to MSF protocols and project specifications.
Ensure materials used are the most appropriate and check work quality.
Ensure timely delivery of necessary documentation.
Provide technical support to the purchaser for locally made acquisitions.
Contribute to preparing budgets for construction/rehabilitation projects, process invoices for payment, and forecast necessary cash flow for monthly payments.
Monitor work progress and technical aspects and produce related reports.
Document and file all technical specifications, BoQs, as-built drawings, and construction monitoring records
Represent MSF with contractors, local authorities, and engineering counterparts during implementation.
Contribute to monthly reporting as per guidelines (SitReps, logistics statistics, etc.).

Requirements

Education	•	Mandatory: Technical diploma or degree from a technical university in the relevant field
Experience	•	Mandatory: At least two years of professional logistics experience in the relevant specialization.
Specialization	•	Preferred: Previous experience with MSF or another NGO, and professional experience in developing countries.
Languages	•	Essential: Mission language, English.
Competencies	•	Results and Quality Orientation L2
	•	Teamwork and Cooperation L2
	•	Behavioural Flexibility L2
	•	Commitment to MSF Principles L2
	•	Service Orientation L2
	•	Stress Management L3
Knowledge	•	Demonstrated technical understanding and skills

Contract

208 working hours per month

Remuneration

According to MSF salary scale plus 13^th month allowance equivalent to 1 month of gross salary.

To Apply

Fill in the link below and attach your CV: https://forms.gle/FCCBifGRG8bCTijL9

Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply.

Only successful applicants will be called for the next steps and are obligated to disclose any information about family member(s) currently in the employ of MSF-France in any location.

No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the MSF recruitment process.

MSF reserves the right to refuse to hire a candidate having benefitted from any such acts. All illicit demands may be pursued through the judicial system.

MSF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages any Nigerian citizen to apply irrespective of race, gender, religion, creed, political affiliation.

Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct and hence not acceptable.

MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage. MSF France takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application.