MECHANIC (Port Sudan – Khartoum) – MSF Spain
Job Description:
| Organization | Medecins sans Frontieres Spain |
| Job Title | MECHANIC |
| Location | Port Sudan – Khartoum |
| Section/Unit | LOGISTICS & SUPPLY |
| No. of Post | 1 |
| Grade Level | 5 |
| SALARY | 1160 $ |
| Supervisor | LOGISTICS COORDINATOR |
| Closing Date | 16/06/2026 |
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated mechanic who will oversee the maintenance, servicing, and repair of vehicles, generators, and mechanical equipment, ensuring they remain safe, reliable, and fully operational in line with MSF standards to support uninterrupted humanitarian operations.
As the Mechanic, you will serve as a technical focal point for vehicle and generator maintenance, carrying out advanced diagnostics, repairs, and servicing activities. Guided by MSF procedures and best mechanical practices, you will help maximise fleet reliability, reduce downtime, manage spare parts and workshop resources, and provide technical support to drivers and field logistics teams
Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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 :
- Performing maintenance according to the instructions in the logbook, ensuring all types of services to all vehicles are done on time (i.e. mini A, medium B and full C, and special services referred to in the logbook when possible).
- Testing all vehicles after each service is concluded and before it is handed back to its driver
- Keeping a record of the vehicle’s driver remarks, and carrying out repairs if needed (vehicles and other mechanical equipment) and filling in the 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 on 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, and avoiding any shortage
- Responsible for the equipment and tools, including extinguishers, checking they are used correctly and safely, maintaining and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.
- Keeping the 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.
- Assist in the briefings or training of drivers regarding vehicle services and maintenance.
- Support drivers in carrying out weekly check-ups.
- Follow up on any outsourced complex maintenance for MSF vehicles and Generators, report to his/her line manager where needed.
- Carry out identification of required spare parts by parts numbers from online MSF catalogues and other relevant catalogues linked to vehicles, generators and other motorised equipment in use in the Sudan mission
- Manage the contingency stock of fuel that will be installed at the workshop, and carry out distribution to various assets, including vehicles, generators, and other motorised equipment. Update stock cards, monitor consumption, etc
- Technically support mechanic assistances and driver mechanics in the field, which will include field visits when required
- Perform regular services for Generators at Coordination and support projects, if necessary, visit project sites.
Qualification, Skills, and Experience Required:
- Essential Technical Diploma in Mechanics or related field. University Diploma 3 years in engineering specialisation in Mechanical is an asset.
- Essential valid Sudanese general driving license.
- Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience as a mechanic, vehicle technician, or similar role.
- Experience servicing 4×4 vehicles, light trucks, generators, or other motorised equipment is highly desirable.
- Additional training in vehicle diagnostics, generator maintenance, or automotive electrical systems is an advantage.
- Previous experience working with NGOs, humanitarian organisations, fleet operations, or workshop environments is an asset.
- Experience supervising or providing technical guidance to assistants or drivers is desirable.
- Minimum B1 Proficiency level in English and native or near-native proficiency in Arabic.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in English Language including:
- Complete CV in English and copies of all certificates, including (Educational vocational mechanic training/mechanic engineering diploma, valid Sudanese general driving license, experience certificates, relevant training certificates and education certificates, including a cover letter).
- Sudanese National ID/Passport.
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
Tests and interviews will be carried out in English.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Submit your application at the MSF Office in Port Sudan Airport Area – Block 4, House 113, in a sealed envelope mentioning (MSF Spain – application for MECHANIC/PORTSUDAN)
