For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations. MdM currently works in 40 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.
MdM is present in Kenya since 2007. The office in Nairobi is in charge of the coordination of the activities in Kenya and Somalia.
MdM has launched at the end of 2012 a harm reduction project in Nairobi. This project focuses on empowering the capacity of local organizations, health sectors and self-support groups. MdM is also participating actively in advocacy in order to build a long term sustainable harm reduction program in the country.
MdM is present in Somalia since 2011. In collaboration with a local partner, Integrated Services for the Displaced Population (ISDP), and the Ministry of Health, MdM has been offering primary health care services to the poor host populations and IDPs.
MdM has launched at the end of 2012 a harm reduction project in Nairobi. This project focuses on empowering the capacity of local organizations, health sectors and self-support groups. MdM is also participating actively in advocacy in order to build a long term sustainable harm reduction program in the country.
MdM is present in Somalia since 2011. In collaboration with a local partner, Integrated Services for the Displaced Population (ISDP), and the Ministry of Health, MdM has been offering primary health care services to the poor host populations and IDPs.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As general coordinator, you report directly to the desk officer in charge of East Africa based at the HQ in Paris. You will be responsible for overseeing all MdM’s activities in Kenya and Somalia.
More precisely, you:
-Supervise the design and implementation of MdM strategy in Kenya/Somalia.
-Supervise the entire team (national and expatriate) in Kenya/Somalia and manage directly the coordination team.
-Are responsible for the overall security of the team in the field and for the proper organization of the mission.
-Ensure MdM’s representation and visibility towards UN agencies, other INGOs, local NGOs, donors, local authorities and traditional leaders.
-Are responsible for the overall administration, finance and logistics.
-Undertake pro-active prospection and propose alternative sources of funding. You guarantee the proper implementation of the donor’s grant and reporting.
-Work closely with Volunteer Board Delegates for Somalia and Kenya.
-Supervise the design and implementation of MdM strategy in Kenya/Somalia.
-Supervise the entire team (national and expatriate) in Kenya/Somalia and manage directly the coordination team.
-Are responsible for the overall security of the team in the field and for the proper organization of the mission.
-Ensure MdM’s representation and visibility towards UN agencies, other INGOs, local NGOs, donors, local authorities and traditional leaders.
-Are responsible for the overall administration, finance and logistics.
-Undertake pro-active prospection and propose alternative sources of funding. You guarantee the proper implementation of the donor’s grant and reporting.
-Work closely with Volunteer Board Delegates for Somalia and Kenya.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Status : Employee
Contract : Fixed-term contract
Duration : 12 months
Starting date: April 1st., 2016
Position based in Nairobi, Kenya with regular field visits in Somalia.
Position based in Nairobi, Kenya with regular field visits in Somalia.
Family posting possible
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
Master in humanitarian, political science, management/international relation, public health
Solid humanitarian background is necessary
Experience in management of health programmes would be an added value
Former experience as general coordinator/country director is required
Ability to work in a sensitive security context and to manage security and risks
Strong ability to develop comprehensive and inclusive country strategies
Excellent knowledge of project cycle management and programming
Strong team management skills in multicultural environments
Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with a proven track record in forming effective relationships with a range of traditional, local and international authorities
Experience in the Horn of Africa is valuable
Languages:
English fluent (oral and written) mandatory
French is an added value
You are committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and motivated by its non-statutory, NFP model.
Solid humanitarian background is necessary
Experience in management of health programmes would be an added value
Former experience as general coordinator/country director is required
Ability to work in a sensitive security context and to manage security and risks
Strong ability to develop comprehensive and inclusive country strategies
Excellent knowledge of project cycle management and programming
Strong team management skills in multicultural environments
Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with a proven track record in forming effective relationships with a range of traditional, local and international authorities
Experience in the Horn of Africa is valuable
Languages:
English fluent (oral and written) mandatory
French is an added value
You are committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and motivated by its non-statutory, NFP model.
TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.
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