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

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