Medecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. MdM operating in Nigeria, Borno state since October 2016.
We re recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: General Coordinator (Head of Mission) (F / M)
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment type: Temporary (On-site)
Duration: 12-month contract
Department: International Operations
Starting date: as soon as possible
Job Description
- Under the supervision of the desk manager (based in HQ), you are in charge of the overall strategic leadership and direction of the MdM Nigeria mission to achieve the organizational mission and objectives.
- You will supervise over four bases within the country (Abuja coordination unit, Maiduguri base, Damboa base and Katsina base) and indirectly supervise a team of approximately 200 people.
Main Responsibilities
More specifically, your main responsibilities are the following:
- Recruit, manage, train and motivate the mission’s teamÂ
- Define the operational and advocacy strategy together with the coordination team, the desk manager and the volunteer board delegates of the mission
- Plan and monitor activities, implement corrective action when necessary, providing technical support to the team
- Represent MdM with authorities, local actors, partners, donors and the media
- Monitor partnership agreements with partners, authorities and donors, seek out and develop new partnerships, and ensure or supervise fundraising
- Ensure the financial coverage of the mission by leading fundraising and budget management
- Draft, adapt and monitor safety regulations and procedures and coordinate crisis management in the region
- Implement and monitor the application of MdM’s programmatic and support services framework, policies and proceduresÂ
- Supervise reporting to MdM and 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 in supervision and management of a large expatriate and national team
- Substantial experience in safety and security management in volatile contexts
- Previous experience in Nigeria is an asset
- Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style
- Diplomacy, negotiation and networking skills
- Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability and capacity to take initiatives
- Strong problem solving and organisational skills in day to day and crisis situations
- Ability to classify and to manage priorities
- Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word…)
- Languages: fluent English mandatory (oral and written). Knowledge of the country languages such as Hawsa or French would be an asset
- You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.
Benefits
- Gross monthly salary: €3,964
- Position based in Abuja with regular field visits to sites of intervention or assessment
- Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments – minimum of 6 months seniority required
- Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
- Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
- Guesthouse housing
- 22.5 recovery days per year
- 5 weeks of paid leaves per year
- Health insurance (60% covered by MdM and 40% by the employee)
- Insurance (repatriation…)
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online