Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - Mechanic

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF is therefore guided by the principles of neutrality and impartiality. These principles must apply to all MSF staff.

Job Title: Mechanic

Direct Reports: Workshop Supervisor

Location: Liwale, Tanzania

MAIN PURPOSE

Performing autonomously, complex / advanced servicing, maintenance and repair of MSF vehicles and other engines according to MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure vehicles are in perfect run-ning conditions.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 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: Process the payment to suppliers and keep strict on all documentation involved, informing the administration manager of any sort of disparity.
• 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.
• Performing the duties of driver in case of needs.

Requirements

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Essential diploma in mechanics or related studies.
• Essential valid driving license for vehicles.

Experience:

• Demonstrable mechanical experience. (Minimum 2 years experience)

Languages:

• Local language (Sawhili) and English are essential.

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation L1
• Teamwork and Cooperation L1
• Behavioural Flexibility L1
• Commitment to MSF Principles L1
• Service Orientation L1
• Stress Management L2

Women, people living with a disability or any person feeling like being part of a minority is encouraged to apply. MSF is dedicated to fostering a safe work environment with zero tolerance for any form of abuse.

APPLICATION DETAILS

All interested candidates shall submit their motivation letter, CV, copy of national ID and relevant professional certificates including valid driving license, no later than Monday, May 4th 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Please quote the job title on the email subject “Mechanic Liwale”.

Please send your application to the email address: MSFCH-Tanzania-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org

The applications can also be submitted at MSF offices situated at:

• Uporoto Street, Plot No.74, House No.22, Ursino Estate, Victoria, Dar es salaam
• MSF Guest House Kibondo
• MSF office situated in Liwale, Lindi.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

If you receive no contact within 6 weeks, you can consider that you have not been pre-selected.

Data Protection

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially. Only people part of the recruitment process have access to your data. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances.

If you have any questions or requests, you can contact MSFCH-Tanzania-PAM@geneva.msf.org.

Diversity and Inclusion

At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together for the social mission of MSF to create better outcomes for the patients and the communities we work with. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.

Please note that applying to MSF is free of charge, MSF does not charge applicants to consider their application.