HVAC & Cold Chain Mobile Implementation Advisor (f/m/x) – Brussels - MSF Belgium

Msf Azg; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance 100% covered

High mobility allowance

Travel allowance

Job summary

MSF Belgium is seeking an HVAC & Cold Chain Mobile Implementation Advisor in Brussels. You will provide first-line and second-line support for HVAC and Cold Chain systems, ensuring safe, efficient temperature control and air quality in health facilities and medical warehouses.

You will coordinate with the Energy & HVAC Team Leader, design and implement improvements, and contribute to staff training across MSF projects, including international deployments.

Qualifications

• Technical education in refrigeration, energy or HVAC fields.
• Minimum 2 years HVAC experience, with at least 1 year in a related role.
• Experience in coaching/training staff is a plus.
• Certificates in technical maintenance are an asset.
• Experience in health facilities or in developing countries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized 1st line support for HVAC & Cold Chain in MSF projects.
• Support design, installation, use, maintenance, and decommissioning of HVAC and Cold Chain systems.
• Evaluate setups and implement MSF protocols and tools for HVAC and Cold Chain.
• Develop competencies through targeted training content for project focal points.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers to ensure optimal HVAC/Cold Chain performance.
• Provide specialized 2nd line support to address technical issues across electrical or water supply, infrastructure, and infection control.

Skills

HVAC design

Electrical safety

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Multicultural awareness

Education

HVAC training certificate

Tools

HAP

AutoCAD

VRV design tools

Job description

HVAC & Cold Chain Mobile Implementation Advisor (f/m/x) – Brussels - MSF Belgium

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that assists in more than 70 countries to populations in distress, victims of natural or manmade disasters, and victims of armed conflicts without discrimination and irrespective of origin, religion, creed, or political affiliation.

CONTEXT

At MSF, Logistics aims to provide a safe, functional, and effective care environment for our patients, the populations we assist, and our teams through a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. Our work involves engineering appropriate solutions that connect medical activities (grouped into Logistics Intervention families) and operational and contextual parameters with technical expertise in medical equipment management, construction, shelter, energy, HVAC, cold chain, motorized fleet, telecommunications, GIS, air operations, and more. Given the diversity and constant evolution of MSF’s operations, Logistics teams are continuously adapting and innovating to meet complex and shifting needs.

The mission of the HVAC team in MSF OCB (Operational Center Brussels) is to design and manage HVAC systems that ensure thermal comfort, optimal air quality, and reduced airborne infection risks in health facilities, while promoting energy efficiency and safeguarding medical stocks by maintaining precise environmental controls in medical warehouses, specifically within the 15°C to 25°C range.

The mission of the Cold Chain team in MSF OCB is to safeguard the integrity of temperature-sensitive medical items in diverse temperature ranges, including refrigerated and ultra-low temperature storage by providing safe, reliable and context adapted solutions for active and passive cold chain infrastructure, equipment, and processes, empowering medical teams to deliver high quality care.

The MIO HVAC and Cold Chain position is related to the fact that MSF’s medical activities require continuous support to ensure a healthy, safe, and suitable environment for patients, medical staff, and supplies by delivering the appropriate temperature, humidity, and indoor air quality conditions.

The MIO HVAC and Cold Chain is part of the Log Support Unit (LSU) under the line management of the Energy & HVAC Team Leader.

As MIO HVAC and Cold Chain, you aim to implement or improve practices in MSF projects for an effective and efficient design, management, and use of HVAC and active cold chain equipment, ensuring proper air quality and comfort conditions.

You contribute to the Energy, HVAC & Cold Chain Team Leader by giving feedback on the functional status of the HVAC and Cold Chain conditions in running projects

You support the OCB projects in all technical aspects related to the management of HVAC and Cold Chain

You will be able to provide first-line support to the MSF projects and coordinate with the Energy & HVAC Team Leader to improve and implement the MSF process, tools, and related techniques. You will proactively evaluate and propose solutions in line with their technical domain.

You assist in implementing HVAC and Cold Chain settings in starting or running projects regarding technical needs, human resources, training and external contractors according to the MSF framework

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide specialized 1st line support

Support the Logistics Teams on HVAC and Cold Chain design, installation, use, maintenance, and decommissioning

Support the evaluation of HVAC and Cold Chain setups and propose new solutions to improve them where necessary. In addition, support the implementation of the MSF protocols, tools, and techniques related to HVAC and Cold Chain

Support the development of competencies of the Project technical focal point through HVAC and Cold Chain content-based training

Support the development of competencies in Cold Chain management for the country and project responsible

Support the Logistics teams on functional, active cold chain installation according to the needs (including cold room installation and qualification)

Evaluate the possibilities and advantages of collaboration with other technical families: construction, Water & sanitation, health facility management, pharmacy, vaccination referents, and Biomedical equipment when applicable

Provide specialized 2nd line support

Support the Logistics teams at project level in the evaluation of external suppliers, maintenance contracts, local purchases, and outsourced HVAC and Cold Chain services and equipment such as chillers, air conditioners, central heating systems

Support the Logistics teams at project level in resolving interdisciplinary technical issues affecting the optimal functionality of the HVAC and Cold Chain conditions concerning electrical or water supply, infrastructural concerns, and infection control matters, among others

Contribute to ensuring that each/most of the 2nd-line support has an impact on the 3rd-line developments and is properly documented with capitalization reports and sharing of lessons learnt.

Contribute to the Energy, HVAC, & Cold Chain Team Leader in 3rd line support tools development, such as

Guidelines for the design and maintenance of HVAC and Cold Chain settings and active cold chain equipment

HVAC and Cold Chain technical training

Follow up and supervise outsourced developments

Job descriptions of HVAC and Cold Chain Referents and Technicians in the projects

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

Technical education (refrigeration technician/engineer) in energy, mechanics, or other formal HVAC training

Minimum of 2 years professional HVAC experience of which minimum of 1 year of experience in a related position

Experience in coaching and training of staff is an asset

Certificates in technical maintenance are an asset

Relevant work experience in health structures is an asset

Experience in developing countries is an asset

Experience of working with MSF or another international humanitarian organization is an asset

Ability to design and propose HVAC installations, including maintenance, planning, and procurement

Ability to compare technical specifications of HVAC equipment

Ability to design & deliver technical training

Good understanding of sustainable building design (alt. low energy building design, energy-efficient building design, or passive construction energy systems) and insulation techniques

Good understanding of electricity and electrical safety

Good knowledge of HVAC design software: HAP, VRV design tools, AutoCAD, etc.…

Good analytical skills

Proactive and willing to propose innovative ideas and solutions rapidly

Ability to work within an agreed timeline and prioritize activities/tasks

Results, quality & service oriented

Strong ability to work in a team and to work in a multi-stakeholder environment

Willing to take measured risks and responsibility for their choices

Good communication skills: active listener, communicates clearly and effectively, sense of diplomacy

Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and contexts

Strong intercultural awareness and adaptability

Languages

Proficient level in English and French, both oral and written is mandatory

Other commonly used languages in MSF (Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese) are an asset

Other

Willingness to travel abroad under difficult conditions in sometimes insecure and remote locations

CONDITIONS

Expected start date: As soon as possible

Location*: Brussels (Belgium)

*Due to administrative constraints, given the duration of the contract, candidates may need to already have the permanent right and/or a valid work permit to work in the mentioned locations.

*Other location/s where there is an MSF entity could be discussed in exceptional cases. The outcome will depend on the candidate's residency, the local legal restrictions (residency, work permit, etc.), and the agreement with the host MSF entity of the location.

Type of contract: Fixed-term contract – Full-time

Duration of contract: 1 year (renewable)

Mobility: up to 70% of the time in MSF projects worldwide

Salary according to MSF mobile staff salary grid

High mobility allowance and travel allowance

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 grid for mobile staff

Medical insurance 100% covered as per international package; 45 days annual paid leaves

Not a family position

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

Comply with the MSF Behavioral Commitments

Deadline for applications: November 4th 2026

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