Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation providing assistance to people in need as a result of natural and man-made disasters, irrespective of race, religion, ideology, or politics.

We are seeking to employ a candidate for the following position:

Waste Area Technician

Place of work: Mosul Governorate

Deadline for application: 26/02/2025

Number of Jobs: 1

Main purpose of the job:

Performing autonomously, specific complex / advanced installation, maintenance works and repairs depending on technician’s specialization (requiring special/qualifications/training), according to supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure a proper functioning and maintenance of MSF equipment, installations and infrastructures

Accountabilities:

• Performing autonomously, all necessary complex / advanced installations, maintenance and repairs (i.e. requiring special qualifications/training), according to the supervisor’s instructions and executes any needed tests after any repair or maintenance. Including the following functions:
  • Qualified Electrician
  • Qualified Mechanic
  • Biomed Technician
  • Waste area technician
• Making suggestions regarding any repair or maintenance work needed in MSF electrical installations, equipment and/or vehicles and assisting logistics department for any relative work needed.
• 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 logistical maintenance are always completed. Preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance.
• Immediately informing the line manager of any problems that arise in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, theft or attempted break-ins
• Working in collaboration with other specialised technicians and workers, if necessary, or managing a small team of workers.
• Wear the PPE appropriate to the activities being carried out.
• Ensure waste is received and handled in accordance with MSF protocols.
• Carry out first-level repairs, and preventive and curative maintenance tasks.
• Monitor activities and supplies.
• Ensure the maintenance and safety of the infrastructure and equipment in the waste area.
• Be responsible for the equipment, tools, and consumables in the waste area.
• Inform the Supervisor or Manager in charge of any difficulties, anomalies or problems that may affect the normal functioning of the activities and tasks under his/her responsibility.

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MSFCH Context Specific Accountabilities of the position:

Waste Management:

• Receive, record, and temporarily store in a safe manner the different categories of waste to be treated.
• Store the waste in temporary storage rooms or areas according to its type.

Waste Treatment:

• Treat combustible waste by incineration (medium or high temperature) in accordance with MSF protocols.
• Process glass waste by crushing.
• Treat sharps by reducing their containers.
• Dispose of the untreated organic waste in the organic pit.
• Report any problems related to waste sorting to the line manager or to the activity supervisor and/or manager

Operation of semi-industrial incinerators

• Ensure that the equipment is in good condition: cleaning of surfaces, integrity of metal elements and joints, integrity of electrical elements, integrity of refractory elements.
• Ensure correct operation of the incinerator: check operating parameters (set temperature, burner and fan settings), and fuel system (valves, filters, pump, meter, level, etc.).
• Ensure the correct use and safe operation of the incinerator, monitor the general behaviour of the incinerator and act accordingly to preserve the equipment.
• Apply the protocols for the use of the incinerator: loading (type of waste, quantity/weight, frequency, temperature of the chambers, etc.), ash removal.
• Monitor the general behaviour of the incinerator (temperature rise, presence of smoke, overpressure, etc.) and act accordingly to preserve the equipment (temperature peaks, malfunctions, etc.) to ensure optimum incineration.
• Immediately inform the responsible Supervisor or Manager in the event of problems, malfunctions, difficulties in carrying out tasks, or if a situation requires the intervention of a specialist technician.

Information collection and reporting

• Record daily data on monitoring sheets and reporting media (amount of waste processed, amount of ash generated, amount of fuel used, hours of operating, spare parts used, incidents, etc.).
• Send monthly data to the Supervisor or Manager in charge for recording in MEMO.

Fault management and maintenance of semi-industrial incinerators

• Carry out preventive maintenance operations according to the Equipment Maintenance Plan in collaboration with the specialized technicians (electrical and mechanical);
• To intervene in the event of incinerator malfunctions or first level breakdowns (curative maintenance), contacting the Supervisor or Manager in charge for the rapid intervention of specialised technicians (electrical and mechanical) if necessary to ensure the continuity of the incineration activity.

Procurement

• Ensure that the various PPEs are always available.
• Know the stock levels of the items needed for the activity.
• Order the necessary items from the Supervisor or Manager in charge.
• Receive and record ordered items in the waste area.
• Ensure that sufficient fuel is available for incineration activities.
• Report any problems to the Supervisor or Manager in charge.

State of the infrastructure

• Report the need for maintenance of infrastructure, equipment, and renewal of materials and tools.

Safety

• Wear the appropriate PPE for each activity.
• Ensure that access to the area is restricted to authorised persons only.
• Inform the supervisor immediately in the event of an incident or accident (e.g., blood exposure accident during waste handling).
• Know the protocols for the use of the BE kit and ensure that they are in place.
• Ensure the presence and/or proper functioning of safety equipment: eyewash, firefighting equipment (sandbox, fire extinguishers, etc.)

Cleanliness of the site

• Ensure that the area is clean, with no litter on the ground.
• Clean the bins (and other materials used if necessary) with a detergent, then disinfect them with a 0.1% chlorine solution before drying.
• Check that the waste pit doors are kept closed and in good condition.
• Ensure that pits ventilation is working.
• Ensure that rainwater drains are in working order.
• Report the presence of vectors on the site (rodents, flies, ants, etc.) and ensure that the control devices are working properly.

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Specific requirements for the role:

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What we offer:

• Legal national contract and 100% pay in accordance with MSF Salary Grid. (Level 5).
• The chance to gain professional development and to develop (career path, training, etc.) within the organisation.
• The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering, and working with those most in need.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their complete application file (updated CV max 2 pages + motivation letter + references + Diploma + Certifications), Only applications with complete documentation will be considered.

By email to MSFCH-mosulwest-Recruitment@geneva.msf.org

applications sent to any other email address will not be considered.

Please indicate “MSL – Waste Area Technician” in the e-mail title.

We recommend all applicants to write a cover letter containing an introduction of yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position.

In-complete applications will not be considered, only PDF and Word Format Applications will be considered.

English CVs only and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

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 has access to your data. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances. If you have any questions or requests, you can contact msfch-erbil-recruitment@geneva.msf.org