Working as project coordinator in the field

Your role is to manage the operations, staff and security of the MSF project.

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Responsibilities:

Represent MSF within the scope of the project, in close consultation with the Head of Mission
Develop institutional contacts with national partners at the project level (civil society, civil and military authorities, local NGOs, Ministry of Health representatives, etc.) as well as with media in order to obtain all information and agreements necessary to integrate MSF programmes into the local context and improve the target population’s awareness of them
Monitor the political and humanitarian situation in the project region to ensure that MSF's charter, policies and image are respected with regard to national staff, populations, authorities and partners
Together with the project team, evaluate needs by identifying the health status of the target population, by analysing the context (environment, actors involved, negotiations for access, etc.) and associated risks and constraints in order to define project priorities and goals, and calculate what material, human and financial resources are needed
Define medical operational strategies and oversee the entire project management (logistics, paramedical, medical, HR, finance, advocacy and communication activities)
Implement security guidelines and ensure staff and project security
Propose and carry out exploratory missions and mission closures
Oversee correct application of HR policies and associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluations, potential, detection, staff development and internal communication)
Ensure that the team works together at the various stages of project cycle management

Requirements:

At least two years working in MSF missions in various types of contexts, or equivalent experience as a Field Coordinator with another NGO
IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Fluency in English and/or French; any other languages are an asset (Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian)
Available for a minimum of six months
Commitment to MSF’s work and values
Strong team player
Willingness to work in all kinds of contexts worldwide, including unstable areas
Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural team
Flexible and able to manage stress
Self-driven with a solution-oriented approach
Ability to train others
Experience working in developing countries
People management experience

Assets:

Experience of various types of missions (including emergencies)
Higher education degree (social sciences, international relations or another relevant field)

We encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, backgrounds, religions, beliefs, abilities and all other characteristics of diversity.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference and criminal record checks.

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