Medecins du Monde General Coordinator Kenya Jobs
For more than 35 years, Médecins du Monde (MDM), a campaigning medical organization 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 organization 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.
As general coordinator, you are in charge of the country team and of the direct management of the coordinators. You work with the desk manager at the HQ and the volunteer board delegate in charge of the programme design and follow-up.
Responsibilities
More especially, your tasks are to:
Manage the coordination team in a collaborative way and to be in charge of the quality of the working conditions
Be responsible for the overall project cycle management in accordance with MdM tools
Be responsible for overall management of support department, supervising compliance of finance, human resources and logistic procedures to MdM rules and regulations
Be responsible for the security and safety of people
Organise the implementation of safety rules and ensure that rules are applied
Be responsible for raising funds and donors compliance in the field
Guarantee the accomplishment of project objectives defined by the donors is fulfilled and that contractual obligations are respected
Carry out advocacy and negotiations with
the national authorities and other key stakeholders (donors, embassies, UN agencies)
Be responsible for communication with the head office
Be responsible for the quality of the reports on activities and ensure compliance with procedures for the exchange of information and reporting
Qualifications
Master level preferable (international development, management, public health)
Strong INGO experience as general coordinator / head of mission/ country representative
Strong experience in representation, negotiation with high level government, UN and international institutions
Experience in community based programming
Experience of security management
Motivation to work with local partners and capacity building of multicultural partners
Interpersonal and diplomatic skills
Good negotiation skills and strategic insight
Knowledge of donors procedures
Languages
Fluently spoken and written english is essential
French is a plus
You are committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and motivated by its non-statutory, NFP model.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 31st August, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Medecins du Monde General Coordinator Kenya Jobs
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