Base and Facilities Officer

About the role

The Base and Facilities Officer is based in Nairobi and reports to the Supply Coordinator for SKID (Supply Kenya Intersection Department), an intersection entity supporting two MSF missions (OCG and OCP) operating in Kenya. The post covers maintenance logistics in the base (vehicles, fuel consumption and local infrastructure) according to MSF standards, keeping material, infrastructure and vehicles in optimal running condition. The position is 12 months long, starting on 10 August 2026, with a 3-month probation period and renewal based on performance.

Key responsibilities

• Plan vehicle movements, track individual trips and implement security measures; supervise SKID drivers and monitor fleet fuel consumption and generator fuel supply.
• Track consumption of supplies, fuel and lubricants across offices, houses and stores, and check that domestic waste is disposed of correctly.
• Inspect and maintain MSF premises and facilities, including water supply, electricity, walls and ceilings, and follow up on rehabilitation needs.
• Follow up maintenance of cold chain, energy, IT and radio equipment with the OCG technical referents, and supervise contractors and labourers.
• Order supplies for the SKID warehouse, office and guesthouses, and handle local purchases while informing the line manager of quality or availability problems.
• Prepare orders for the her.is sector, follow them up and check their receipt and condition.
• Handle administrative work such as contracts, FWAs and purchase files, and support the SKID pharmacist and HR team on licensing and occupational health and safety matters.
• Take part in trainings requested by the line manager, and carry out quarterly asset scans and dispose of obsolete items with the OCG logistics team.

Required profile

• Secondary education, or a diploma in logistics or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in logistics (maintenance, rehabilitation, IT, electricity, fleet management).
• Desirable: experience with other NGOs.
• English and Kiswahili.
• Openness to Kenyan nationals only.

Required skills

• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of radio equipment.

Applications are submitted online with a CV and application letter combined into one PDF file; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.