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)
How to Apply
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