Jun 19, Médecins du Monde General coordinator (head of mission) Jobs in Kenya

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Médecins du Monde General coordinator (head of mission) Jobs in Kenya

Job description

In the context of mission opening, the general coordinator will be specifically in charge of the following :

  • Ensure the opening of the mission and the start-up of the activities by implementing MdM procedures and policies (procurement, cash, HR, etc.)

    Recruit, manage, train and motivate the mission’s team
  • Define the operational and advocacy strategy together with the coordination team, the desk manager and the volunteer board delegates of the mission
  • Plan and monitor activities, implement corrective action when necessary, providing technical support to the team
  • Represent MdM with authorities, local actors, partners, donors and the media
  • Monitor partnership agreements with partners, authorities and donors, seek out and develop new partnerships, and ensure or supervise fundraising
  • Ensure the financial coverage of the mission by leading fundraising and budget management
  • Draft, adapt and monitor safety regulations and procedures and coordinate crisis management in the region
  • Implement and monitor the application of MdM’s programmatic and support services framework, policies and procedures
  • Supervise reporting to MdM and donors

    Profile

  • Higher education in project management or general field of study (five years post-secondary education)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector
  • Previous experience in a similar position
  • Substantial experience in safety and security management, including in volatile context
  • Experience in risk analysis and access strategies development
  • Proven managerial experience of an expatriate and national team within insecure environments
  • Experience in representation with humanitarian actors, authorities and donors
  • Experience in hard negotiations with local authorities and staff
  • Experience in mission opening
  • Ability to analyse the issues and challenges in the region
  • Ability to work in partnership
  • Discuss, present arguments, negotiate and convince authorities and partners
  • Analyse the context and the consequences of an intervention, assess the risks and constraints, and identify priorities
  • Analyse the external risks and threats to the security of teams, report on this
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Ability to lead a team in a complex environment and take relevant decisions according to the context
  • Flexibility, proactivity, anticipation and adaptability
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
  • Mapping skills with Google Earth or ArcGIS

    Languages :

  • English is mandatory (oral and written), knowledge of Swahili is an asset

    You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.
  • Starting date: September 2024
  • Gross monthly salary: 3,964 euros
  • Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments – minimum of 6 months seniority required
  • Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
  • Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
  • Guesthouse housing
  • 22.5 recovery days per year
  • 5 weeks of paid leaves per year
  • Health insurance (60% covered by MdM)
  • Insurance (repatriation…)

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Médecins du Monde General coordinator (head of mission) Jobs in Kenya

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