Structural Engineering Mobile Implementation Officer

CONTEXT 

Logistics at MSF aims at providing a safe, functional, and effective environment of care for our patients, the populations we assist and our teams through a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. MSF operations are very diverse and constantly evolving, requiring the logistics team to continuously adapt to provide appropriate solutions. 

For these purposes, the Logistics department at MSF Operational Centre Brussels (OCB) is composed of 3 main units:

• The Logistics Support Unit (LSU) provides direct support to Logisticians in Operations in intervention and technical families and identifies needs to be tackled by other Log entities
• The Workforce Unit (WFU) ensures that the Log workforce is available and prepared to contribute to operational ambitions
• The Knowledge Management Unit (KMU) aims at improving access to information, knowledge, and the variety of support means for Logistics teams in the countries of operations. 

The LSU is composed of two main teams to ensure that technical support is adapted to operational needs. On the one hand, it includes polyvalent Logisticians working in operational cells in a matrix set-up with the Operations department. On the other hand, teams provide support in the following technical families: Construction & Shelter, Energy, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning), Cold Chain, Medical Equipment Management, Motorized Fleet, Telecommunications, Health Facility Management, Water & Sanitation Techniques. The dynamic created between the various technical teams and Logisticians in operations is key to ensure that the Logistic solutions are aligned with both Operations and Medical needs as well as Logistics qualitative standards. This support needs to be aligned with the strategic orientations1 (MSF-OCB orientations, Operations Prospect, Log orientations), and thus adapt to ongoing changes, accompanying Logistics teams towards new setups and dynamics.

As Structural Engineering Mobile Implementation Officer (MIO), you provide technical support and expertise on the structural engineering domain for MSF construction projects according to operational objectives, guaranteeing a quality and secure hosting, working, and living environment for beneficiaries and users.

Within the Log Support Unit (LSU) and under the line management of the OCB Construction and Shelter Team Leader you work with the Construction team supporting in requests submitted to you by Construction Advisors from all 6 Operational Sections.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide specialized 2nd line support in the Construction domain and contribute to the reflection on the impact of this 2nd line support on the 3rd line developments:

• Assist the Construction Teams during the construction project cycle
• Perform structural revision of existing structures during feasibility stage (assess the structure, conduct destructive and non-destructive tests, reports on the state of the structure and advise on next steps and possible retrofitting solutions). Follow-up on external companies performing those structural assessments if required
• Align with the structural dimensioning of preliminary layout plans and the interdisciplinary problem-solving exercise during Design Stage. If required, set-up the Basis of Design documentation for externalization
• Ensure a peer-to-peer review of structural set of plans and details during Technical Design stage (foundations, beams and other structural elements), technical specifications, BoQ and cost estimates
• Help with the transversal cross-check among technical families (architectural, plumbing, electricity and plumbing drawings)
• Support project teams with technical expertise during site follow-up during Construction Stage 

Provide support to the Construction Teams and Advisors in 3rd line support tools development:

• Clarify building codes to apply according to the type of project and type of context: minimum MSF standards, international codes, local regulations, etc.
• Compile and capitalize on technical recommendations for construction/rehabilitation projects in Vertisol soil types
• Standardized structural design for basic constructions (buildings with span lesser than 6m, concrete slabs for waste zone and under tents, etc.)
• Review of the water tower catalogue
• Bunker design guidance

Provide specialized 1st line support in the Construction domain in very specific cases:

• Answer ad-hoc technical questions (i.e. information to perform soil tests prior to construction, setting out for upcoming constructions)
• Provide reactive support to potential E-Pool requests

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Structural or civil Engineering diploma with solid experience in structural analysis and sizing of structural elements
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Construction Project Management of which at least 1 year with MSF
• MSF Experience is mandatory
• Experience in coaching and training of staff
• Experience in low-income countries is an asset
• Experience in building pathology is a strong asset 

Competencies

• Proficient user of Autocad, Robots and ETABS
• Ability to design & propose solutions
• Ability to produce clear and concise technical reports
• Ability to design & deliver technical trainings
• Willing to take measured risks and responsibility for your choices
• Ability to set priorities and organize your own work, even in a stressful environment
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Result, quality & service oriented
• Good teamwork and cooperation capacity
• Flexibility
• Good understanding of sustainable building design and insulation techniques is an asset 

Languages

• Proficient level in English, both written and spoken is mandatory
• Good knowledge of French is required
• Knowledge of Spanish, Arabic or Portuguese is an asset

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: 29th October 2025

• Location: Brussels* (Belgium) or other location/s** where there is an MSF entity could be discussed

* Due to legal administrative constraints, given the duration of the contract, candidates must already have the permanent right as Belgian or EU national, and/or valid work permit with mention of "Unlimited access to the labor market" to work in Belgium

** The final outcome depends on the residency of the candidate, the local legal limitations (residency, work permit, etc.) and on agreement with the hosting MSF entity of these locations

• Mobility: up to 70% in the projects worldwide

• Contract type: Fixed-term contract - Full-time

• Contract duration: 1 year (renewable)

• Salary according to MSF international grid

• The contractual terms, conditions and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidate and in respect of MSF standard function and salary grids

• Medical Insurance 100% covered as per international package – 45 days of paid annual leave

• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment

• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments

Deadline for applications: 30th of July 2025

How to apply?

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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