Médecins du Monde Field Coordinator Borno State – Jobs in Nigeria
Job Description
Under the supervision of the General Coordinator, you are responsible for the overall management of MdM’s programs in Borno State : one base in Maiduguri and one sub-base in Damboa.
More Specifically, Your Main Responsibilities are the Following:
Base management
Ensure adequate information flow within the different departments
Oversee and coordinate the general functioning of the base and all departments
Create and maintain a “team spirit” within the different departments and amongst the staff
Program coordination
Ensure consistency of the program’s implementation with the donor’s contracts and requirements as well as MdM Nigeria’s strategy
Ensure the respect of the donor’s and MdM’s guidelines
Ensure the implementation of the activities, in time, in budget and in consistence with the donor’s constraints
Create tools for use by whole team, support team communication, efficiency and effectiveness with tasks
Continuously assess the needs and propose adjustment of the program to the Deputy in charge of program and the General Coordinator
Contribute to the definition/revision of MdM Nigeria strategy by providing inputs for Damboa, draw up scenarios and proposals, and support the budget creation/revision for future/new activities in collaboration with the coordination team and relevant departments
Discuss partnership’s opportunities and project development with the General Coordinator
Ensure the relation and management of implementing partners
Logistics, finance and administration support
Ensure the compliance of all expenditure with MdM procedures and donors’ guidelines
Ensure that appropriate administrative, financial and logistical MdM systems/procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently
Ensure that regular communications are maintained between the different departments and act as a mediator when necessary
Be responsible for accurate budget control and overall responsibility for financial management at the project site in line with project proposals
Review on a regular basis the expenditure allocation and the forecast, in collaboration with the finance coordination team
Control the usage of the means for in order to ensure efficiencies of the expenditure
Control the logistics process and raise alert in case of misuse or inconsistency of the reports
Control the asset’s inventory, vehicle usage, log books, fuel, registration book, guards documentation
Team Management and capacity building
Contribute to recruitment and selection of national staff
Support the capacity building of the staff
Carry out performance review as per MdM standard requirements and procedures
Maintain good inter-team communications, engender good team dynamics, and take suitable action when problems occur
Support team members professionally and monitor and support stress management, including regular documented team meetings for planning and reporting purposes
Ensure that all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field and departing team members are debriefed
Representation and reporting
Carry out representation with other NGOs, UN agencies, local and national government bodies, traditional authorities, donors and other relevant parties
Participate on a regular basis to all relevant meetings and build a strong relationship with all partners working in the area
Safety and security management
Ensure team security and safety in a highly changeable and volatile security environment in collaboration with the coordination team
Proactively monitor the political and security situation in the project areas and update the country security and liaison officer and the general coordinator accordingly
Ensure that appropriate security guidelines are developed, communicated, adhered to, and regularly reviewed with the country security and liaison officer / general coordinator accordingly
Ensure timely and accurate security/incident reports are sent to the country security and liaison officer / general coordinator
Profile
University degree in management or humanitarian action and/or relevant experience as field/area coordinator
Experience with a NGO working preferably within the health sector
Previous experience of project planning and budget holding; proposal and report writing
Knowledge and understanding of project management tools
Experience of security management at the field site level
Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style
Diplomacy, negotiation and networking skills
Ability to work under a minimum of supervision
Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
Strong problem solving and organisational skills in day to day and crisis situations
Ability to classify and to manage priorities
Languages: English is mandatory (oral and written)
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.
Conditions of employment
Starting date: as soon as possible
6 month-contract
Gross monthly salary: €3,570
Position based in Maiduguri with potential regular movements to Damboa.
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…)
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Médecins du Monde Field Coordinator Borno State – Jobs in Nigeria
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