Médecins du Monde Deputy General Coordinator in Charge of Programs Jobs in Ethiopia
MdM, cognizant of the imperative for localized support, collaborates with various local NGOs for both humanitarian and developmental interventions. The mission of MdM in Ethiopia envisions maintaining the same intervention strategy in 2024, with an expanded humanitarian response in the Amhara region.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you directly oversee the implementation of the project’s activities and ensure the overall quality and guidance of its programming. Also, you are responsible for supporting the general coordinator in designing and rolling out the mission strategy in the country.
More Specifically, Your Main Responsibilities Are the following:
Strategic planning
Ensure a close monitoring of the context, humanitarian and epidemiological situations
Coordinate the organization of needs assessments and new programmatic developments as and when required
Participate and contribute to the development and rolling out of the mission strategy
Coordinating program
Ensure quality program implementation, in line with MdM mandate and guiding principles
Ensure the program development initiatives and implementations are in-line with the country strategy of the mission
Make sure the different components of the programs are consistent, accurately integrated, and according to the needs of the target population
Coordinate with all partners to review the quality and progress of the implementation
Follow-up the budget of all programs and ensure compliance with internal and donor regulations
Ensure regular communications are maintained between the different departments involved in the programs and act as a mediator when necessary
Coordinate with the general coordinator for needed communication with donors or authorities in case of context evolution and subsequent necessary adjustment in the response
Team management
Recruit staff under your direct management
Ensure proper induction and capacity building of the logistics staff
Develop individual action plans and proceed to regular professional evaluations of the team under your direct or technical responsibility
Organise and conduct regular team meetings
Participate in disciplinary processes
Monitoring and reporting
Carry out a quarterly review of programmatic performance based on the monitoring framework and available indicators
Contribute to the organization and realization of external evaluation as and when required
Participate in the writing of quality donor activity reports and proposals
Support in the development of infographics covering different components of the MdM programs like a quarterly newsletter, fact sheet, and success stories
Ensure that a clear and solid M&E framework is in place at the mission level, with regular reviews/assessments and effective feedback mechanisms in close collaboration with the program teams and coordinators
Visit project sites for a better understanding of the project implementation and improvements
Meetings, coordination and representation
Regularly and proactively represent MdM in coordination forums related to health, nutrition, etc. as well as with other actors including the UN
Develop and maintain collaboration with authorities, such as regional finance and health bureaus, Disaster and Risk Management Commission, etc.
Support the general coordinator in the organization of donor field visits or meetings as and when required
Conditions of Employment:
Starting date: as soon as possible
Gross monthly salary: 3,362 euros
Position based in Addis-Abeba with regular field visits
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 and 40% by the employee)
Insurance (repatriation…)
Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility
As part of our measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, any selected candidate may be subject to a background check on international sanctions lists (UN, the EU, France, the United States…).
Skills and Experience Needed:
Higher education in project management
At least 3 years of experience in a similar position
Experience in an international NGO, preferably in the Health Sector
Experience in managing and working with local partners
Experience in multi-sectoral or multi-grants programming management
Experience/knowledge of the region is an asset
Planning, managing and adapting to a project, including in emergencies
Knowledge and understanding of project management tools
Knowledge of international donors, and strong representation and fundraising skills
Ability to have a global overview of a program (not only on medical plan)
Ability to analyse and summarize the issues and the challenges in the region
Discussing, presenting arguments, negotiating and convincing authorities and partners
Creating and choose appropriate indicators for the project
Ability to manage a budget
Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style
Independence, ability to take the initiative, and responsibility
Ability to work under stressful situations
Good communication skills
Languages:
Fluent English mandatory (oral and written). Knowledge of Amharic/Tigrinya languages is an asset.
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Médecins du Monde Deputy General Coordinator in Charge of Programs Jobs in Ethiopia
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