We are looking for a Project Coordinator to lead the operational response for the project of Dagahaley. In close collaboration with the Mission Coordination Team defining the operational strategy for the project. Being responsible for MSF’s operational response in the project and coordinating MSF’s programme execution and identifying the population’s health needs and the humanitarian issues at stake.
The position is currently based in Nairobi therefore currently, the management of the project is made distantly with frequent travels to Dadaab town. In the course of this employment, more field presence is to be anticipated, both in Dadaab town and Dagahaley camp, possibly in Garissa, therefore the position can’t be understood as based in Nairobi.
Your Responsibilities
The Project coordinator will be responsible for:
In close collaboration with the Head of Mission, representing MSF and defending its interests before local authorities / elders and community representatives, local NGO’s, donors, military organizations and media to realize an active positioning and a positive public image.
Monitoring and analyze the political and humanitarian situation in the project area (including North East Provinces which are the Areas of MSF OCG responsibility for Emergency Response) in order to identify the population’s health status and needs. Establishing and maintaining contacts with key stakeholders and carrying out exploratory missions in order to identify potential fields of intervention. Leading negotiations for access and defining risks and constraints in order to make project proposals, set project targets and to calculate material, human and financial resources needed. Bearing witness, documenting and raising awareness for the target populations needs/distress.
Being accountable and supervising the execution of programs, including emergency response activities. Ensuring that the MSFs technical and ethical standards are followed and objectives are achieved.
Being responsible for the proper application of HR policies and associated processes in the project (recruitment, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, staff learning and development and internal communication) in order to ensure both the sizing of the team and the amount of knowledge required for the project activities. Ensuring the associative character of MSF is reflected in the briefing of all MSF staff, maximizing their commitment to MSF values and project’s goals.
Evaluating program performance and providing all the required reports to HOM on project planning, project monitoring and project evaluation in line with Mission reporting cycle.
Being accountable for the proper planning, sizing, and coordination of all financial and material resources needed in the project. Agreeing on the annual budget and ensuring a proper control of financial indicators and the project budget.
Defining and updating, in close collaboration with the Head of Mission, the Project’s security policy, reporting any concerning issue, in order to improve risk working conditions and to ensure staff’s full adherence to security rules and protocols. Ensuring the implementation of the Inter-operational directorate Security Agreement (ISA) in the project, both in spirit and letter, promoting a culture of pro-active information sharing and collaboration.
Your Profile
Education
Academic background to Master’s Degree level.
Lower level of education will be considered if compensated by years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
Previous experience with MSF mandatory.
Essential working experience of at least two years in relevant similar jobs in other NGO’s, or previous field experience with MSF in different contexts.
Essential working experience in developing countries.
Strong experience in representation and negotiation at a senior level and in a multi-stakeholder environment.
Required skills
Strong leadership and management skills
Fluent in written and spoken English
Excellent communication (both verbal and written), interpersonal and negotiation skills.
High capacity for work, are able to overcome stress and to work under pressure.
Ability to identify and analyze humanitarian needs and then translate this into potential responses.
Excellent coordination capacity and ability to interact constructively with people.
Strong analytical and conceptual thinking; are able to understand complex issues and translate them into simple, workable actions and plans
High degree of flexibility is required as, even if the working station is currently in Nairobi. At least 50% travel to the field is required. The Project Coordinator requires high planned or unplanned mobility and intermittent presence in North East province area.
Languages Fluent in English
Knowledge Computer literacy
Competencies
Commitment to MSF’s work and values
Strong team player
Willingness to work in highly insecure contexts and emergency settings
Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural team
Flexible and able to manage stress
Self-driven with a solution-oriented approach
Availability July 1st, 2019
MSF offers: As an expatriate leaving to the field, you will receive: An exciting work experience as your skills will make a difference to the people around youDetailed briefing on mission stakes and prioritiesPsychosocial assistance before, during or after missionRemuneration (indemnity salary based on previous work experience and country of residency)Welfare coverage, such as medical care and vaccination package, accident insurance, including repatriationAccommodationPerdiem (calculated according to local cost of living) to cover daily expensesTravel costs and visa administrationDebriefing and personal career planning as well as training opportunitiesContract for the duration of the missionThe position can be accompanied, as long as the required mobility in the job can be guaranteed
