Base management
Ensure adequate information flow within the different departments (program, administration/finance, logistics)
Oversee and coordinate the general functioning of the base
Oversee office space allocation for all staff in the MdM Marsabit office
Support guesthouse management including rooms allocation for new expats and visiting staff
Program coordination
Coordinate and lead the assessments and the analysis of the general context, problems and needs in Marsabit
Ensure the implementation of the project according to the assessments results, MdM priorities and strategy
Ensure data collection and reporting are done as per deadline
Continuously assess the needs & adjust when necessary
Contribute to the definition/revision of MdM strategy in Marsabit
Draw up scenarios and proposals and support the budget creation/revision for future/new activities
Support the identification of program risks and mitigation measures
Perform regular field visits to area of implementation
Logistics/Finance/Administration
Ensure familiarity with donor compliance issues, ensuring all projects implementation
Ensure appropriate administrative, financial and logistical MdM systems/procedures are in place
Ensure 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
Ensure that financial needs are well planned according to activities workplan
Team management and capacity building
Recruit the staff under your direct or technical management
Ensure proper induction, capacity building and on the job training to team members
Develop individual action plans and proceed to regular professional evaluations
Participate in disciplinary processes
Define, roll out and supervise the whistleblowing policy and tools
Safety and Security Management
Ensure team security and safety
Proactively monitor the political and security situation and update the country security and access
Ensure that appropriate security guidelines are developed, communicated, adhered to, and regularly reviewed
Ensure timely and accurate security / incident reports are sent to the country security and access officer / general coordinator
Representation & Reporting
Represent MdM to donors, authorities, NGOs and other parties, as necessary
Participate to the monthly mission’s situation report
Participate to proposals & reports to donors
Requirements
Higher education in project management or general field of study (five years post-secondary education)
Minimum three-year experience in a similar position with an international NGO working in emergency contexts, preferably within the health sector, or previous field experience with MdM in different contexts
Experience of security management at the field site level
Analyze the issues and challenges in the region
Discuss, present arguments, negotiate and convince authorities and partners
Analyze the context and the consequences of an intervention, assess the risks and constraints, and identify priorities
Analyze the external risks and threats to the security of teams, report on this
Manage and follow a budget
Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word etc.)
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
Apply via :
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