Deputy Project Coordinator at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
Published On:
19th, June 2023
Closes on:
2nd, July 2023
Job closed
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Job Description
The Deputy Project Coordinator will assist the Project Coordinator (PC) in planning project’s objectives and priorities, by identifying the population’s health needs, analyzing the context, risks and constraints, and by calculating human and financial resources needed. He/she will contribute to the supervision, monitoring and follow-up together with the PC of all aspects of the projects in order to ensure its efficient and smooth functioning. He/she will replace the Project Coordinator in his/her absence. In general terms, The Project Coordinator (PC) delegates ad hoc responsibilities to the Deputy Project Coordinator according to objective criteria taking into consideration sustainability in the treatment of the different dossiers.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the analysis of the political, humanitarian, economic and social context in project area in order ensure that MSF's charter, policies and image are respected with regards to national employees, populations, authorities and partners.
- Contributes to the planning, supervision, monitoring and follow-up, together with the PC, of all aspects of the projects, according to the project plan, MSF operational policy and main strategic lines.
- Participate in the security management in the project, updating the security guidelines.
- Upon request of the PC, represents MSF within the project limits (local authorities, media, governmental and non-governmental bodies, etc.) and negotiates collaboration agreements. Legal representation is not delegable unless legally backed up (powers of attorney, etc.)
- Support the PC in planning and organizing project’s human resources, participate in their day-to-day management, in the induction of new staff, undertake evaluation of staff under his/her direct supervision and define training needs accordingly.
- Participate in exploratory missions according to the PC’s indications, in order to better comprehend context, priorities, constraints and population needs.
- MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
- In view to all crucial aspect / stakes to cover linked to the complexity of Dagahaley activities, below is the salient objectives to focus on for this specific Job Profile.
Requirements:
- Essential previous experience of at least 2-5 years required in the field of humanitarian aid with MSF or other NGOs.
- Essential working experience in Kenya
- Essential operational experience in highly insecure context