Electrician at Médecins Sans Frontières Switzerland

Vacancy Announcement – Electrician
This position is for an Electrician at MSF.

Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières Switzerland

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Contract Type: Six-month contract with possibility of extension

Application Deadline: 6 March 2026 at 17:00

About the Organization

Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion, and natural disasters. Assistance is provided based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation.

Scope of Responsibilities

The Electrician will perform complex electrical, solar, and energy system installation and maintenance across MSF facilities in Abuja, including offices, hospitals, warehouses, and guest houses. Responsibilities include:

Generator Systems

• Perform generator sizing based on load calculations for offices, hospitals, guest houses, and warehouses.
• Install generators including cabling, grounding, and protection systems.
• Conduct testing and commissioning to ensure correct operation, safety, and compliance.
• Plan and perform routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, and corrective actions.
• Train technical logistics staff and watchmen on generator operations and changeover switches.

Solar Energy Systems

• Install, operate, and maintain solar systems in all project facilities.
• Conduct inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and performance testing.
• Monitor system performance, identify faults, and recommend upgrades.
• Coordinate with contractors and service providers for installation and maintenance.
• Maintain technical documentation including system layouts, maintenance logs, and spare parts inventory.

Electrical Distribution and Safety

• Maintain and label electrical distribution boards for safety and clarity.
• Install and test grounding and earthing systems.
• Perform regular electrical safety and performance tests, including insulation resistance, earth resistance, voltage, installation, and residual current circuit breaker tests.

General Responsibilities

• Carry out critical maintenance, repairs, and installations as required.
• Maintain accurate inventories of electrical installations and equipment.
• Identify local technical actors and coordinate training, contracts, and procurement.
• Manage stock of consumables, tools, and equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and maintain proper documentation of all maintenance activities.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Electrician diploma or recognized formal training

Experience

• Minimum of two years working experience as an electrician or solar system technician
• Experience with solar systems, generators, power sizing tools, ATS, and electrical troubleshooting

Languages

• English

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong hand working skills
• Familiarity with drawings and software related to electrical systems

Competencies

• Results and quality orientation
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Behavioural flexibility
• Commitment to MSF principles
• Service orientation
• Stress management

How to Apply

Applications must be in English and include a complete CV, cover letter, contact details, ID, and previous employer references.

Application Steps

1. Submit your CV and cover letter by emailing msfch-nigeria-recruitment@geneva.msf.org with the subject line: ELECTRICIAN – ABUJA
2. Complete the online form: https://forms.office.com/e/Laa2hpJQb0