Gross Salary :: 783 USD
Section/Unit: Logistics and supply
Grade Level: 1
Supervisor: Head Watchman / Logistics Co Assistant / Logistics Manager
No. of Post: 10
Duty Station: Port Sudan
Duration: Dec 2026
Closing Date: 10 Sept 2026

Background

Duties and responsibilities

• Surveying the MSF premise's access and guides people to reception within authorized hours. Contacts administration team for authorizing people access.
• Watching MSF premises and property's perimeter fence through regular patrols. Remaining on duty until other watchman comes to do a handover, never leaving the post unattended.
• Organizing traffic of vehicles within the premises and directs them in and out.
• Checking that the doors and windows are locked and lights are off when people leave premises. Checking that security lights are working properly and informing line manager of any possible problems.
• Keeping area within MSF premises clean and tidy (ex. empty dustbins, sweep paths, etc.) and performs general maintenance activities of the garden (ex. cut grass, maintain flower beds, prune trees if necessary, etc.).
• Maintaining watchmen's torch and other lighting tools, returning used batteries and keeping the necessary supply of spare batteries. Maintaining communication equipment (radio) in working conditions and providing battery availability.
• Supervising diesel/petrol tank levels and providing spare can(s) of fuel. Ensuring the correct functioning of generator and water pumps (starting, switching off, record sheet of operating hours and maintenance) as well as the correct use of extinguishers (being aware of their location.
• Informing line manager of arrival of any materials before unloading and  helping MSF staff carry heavy items, if necessary.

PZU BASE:

• Conduct and document security handover briefings at the beginning and end of each shift, ensuring all incidents, visitor activities, and security concerns are properly communicated.
• Maintain an accurate visitor and vehicle logbook, recording entry and exit times and reporting any irregularities immediately. 
• Promptly report any security incidents, suspicious activities, breaches of perimeter security, or safety hazards to the line manager and follow established escalation procedures. 
• Support implementation of site security measures during periods of heightened security risk and adhere to all MSF security protocols and contingency plans. 
• Assist in emergency response procedures, including evacuation, fire incidents, medical emergencies, and security incidents, as instructed by the supervisor. 
• Ensure that keys entrusted to the watchman post are securely managed, accounted for, and issued only to authorized personnel. 
• Verify the identity of visitors, contractors, and suppliers before granting access to MSF premises in accordance with established procedures. 
• Report facility maintenance issues observed during patrols, including damage to buildings, plumbing, electrical installations, fencing, gates, and lighting systems. 
• Support safeguarding of MSF assets by monitoring storage areas, parked vehicles, and equipment against theft, vandalism, or unauthorized use. 
• Maintain confidentiality regarding MSF operations, personnel movements, and security-related information. 
• Monitor CCTV systems, alarm systems, or other security equipment where available, and immediately report malfunctions. 
• Participate in security briefings, drills, and training sessions organized by MSF to strengthen preparedness and compliance with security standards.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required

Interested candidates are requested to send their CV and experience certificates directly to (www.sudanjob.net). Or MSF- Holland- Port Sudan- Almatar Area- Squire 5, House# 36 

Required Documents: Motivation letter, updated CV and national ID must be uploaded directly to your application via www.sudanjob.net 

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. 

Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF. We welcome applicants from different backgrounds, such as people of different ages, different genders and members of different language, cultural or mi­nority groups