LB05400
GARDENER
Level 1
Reports to (Hierarchical)
Head watchman / Head of Labourers
Reports to (Functional)
Head watchman / Head of Labourers
Job Family
Logistics and Supply
Main Purpose
Carrying out gardening according to MSF procedures and following the line manager's instructions in order to maintain clean and organized all green areas in MSF premises.
Accountabilities
- Performing gardening work in the MSF premises, including but are not limited to the following:
- Executing green areas maintenance activities (mowing, pruning, watering, fertilizing and weeding) and executing preventive and curative phyto-sanitary treatments
- Preparing and maintaining flowerbeds and ornamental planting, as decided with the line manager and preparing soil, sowing seeds and planting grass. Reporting any earthwork or maintenance work needed in MSF premises
- Refilling water cisterns and informing line manager when there is a shortage
- Performing simple tasks involving earthworks, laying borders and paving and drainage
- Training the security guards to correctly water flowers and plants, taking into account the availability of water resources
- Keeping area within MSF premises clean and tidy (ex. empty dustbins, sweep paths, etc) and ensuring proper use, storage and maintenance of the equipment and tools provided.
- Performing tasks delegated to him/her as specified in his/her job description
Education
None is required. Literacy desirable
Experience
Desirable at least one year in similar jobs
Language Level Description
A2 Basic User
Waystage or elementary
- Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).
- Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
- Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
Technical Skills
This job doesn't have technical skills.
Transversal Competencies
Commitment to MSF’s Principles
Demonstrates knowledge of and accepts MSF’s principles
- Respects the choices made by the organisation.
- Has basic knowledge of MSF’s mission and main activities.
- Respects and accepts the medical ethics and principles of MSF.
- Knows the difference between MSF’s activities and those of other NGOs and actors.
Behavioural Flexibility
Accepts changes
- Accepts changes without knowing the full reasons for them.
- Accepts new ideas in a positive way.
- Positively accepts changes in his/her environment.
- Accepts arguments opposed to his/her own.
- Is willing to listen and to take on new tasks in his/her job.
Stress Management
Restrains emotional reactions and responds calmly
- Is able to continue working or speaking without being provoked to anger.
- Walks away from a stressful situation in order to control his/her own emotions.
- Carries on talking or working calmly in extremely frustrating or stressful situations.
Results and Quality Orientation
Performs his/her work
- Knows objectives of the job.
- Defines tasks to achieve objectives and establishes a working plan.
- Reviews and checks his/her work to detect mistakes and to correct them immediately.
- Values high-quality work.
Service Orientation
Knows and understands clients’ needs and interests
- Identifies and has a clear understanding of who the client to be served is.
- Identifies clients’ needs and concerns, and provides them with useful information and quick solutions.
- Listens to clients and asks them questions to determine their needs and motivations.
- Gets to know how the rest of the team works.
Teamwork and Cooperation
Acknowledges the importance of teamwork and cooperation
- Is responsible for his/her work because he/she knows the repercussions it has on the team or on others.
- Establishes and maintains good working relationships with colleagues, is accessible and listens to others.
- Cooperates with the team and supports decisions made.
- Demonstrates a predisposition to work with others and gives help when asked.
- Acknowledges there are common goals as well as individual objectives deriving from the personal plan of action.