DEPUTY PROJECT COORDINATOR- ALAMATA

Main Purpose

The Project Coordinator (PC) delegates ad hoc some responsibilities to the Deputy Project Coordinator according to objective criteria taking into consideration sustainability in the treatment of the different dossiers. In general terms, the Deputy Project Coordinator will assist the 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

Accountabilities 

• Contribute to the analysis of the political, humanitarian, economic and social context in project area in order to 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 of the project, updating the security guidelines.
• Upon request of the PC, represent MSF within the project limits (local authorities, media, governmental and non-governmental bodies, etc.) and negotiate 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 collaboration with the PC work in the implementation and monitoring of the activities in Alamata General Hospital intervention.
• Develop a strong collaboration with the other department, mainly the medical, to follow up the objectives set for Alamata intervention.
• Act a security focal point for Alamata intervention.
• In collaboration with the PC and PC support contribute to maintain a comprehensive networking in all the project area, with a specific focalization in Alamata area.
• Represent MSF in meeting with authority and stakeholder in Alamata.
• Maintain a strong collaboration with the MoH administration of Alamata General Hospital.
• Participate in the security management in Alamata area.
• Participate actively engage in strengthen the safeguarding policy in Alamata in collaboration with the “safeguarding Comitee”.
• Participate in the preparation of  reports and other required documents.

Education :

• Essential: Bachelor’s degree in one of the fields Project Management, medical and paramedical, international relations and humanitarian actions, Logistics and Supply, Business and Administration
• Desirable: Master’s degree in public health, business administration

Experience:                

• Essential: At least four (4) years working experience in humanitarian intervention
• Essential: At least two (2) years required in the field of directly managing humanitarian interventions with MSF or other NGOs.
• Essential: Flexibility and mobility to travel and being deployed in the field at short notice

   Other Requirements:  

•   Essential: English (proficient) and Knowledge of additional local languages
• Essential: Competencies: Ability to communicate effectively with different actors and elaborate a concise situation or activity report
•      Essential: High level of Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Internet).
• In-depth contextual knowledge and analysis skills
• High level of knowledge of local culture and customs
• Essential: understanding of MSF’s principles and values.
• Highly desirable: Knowledge of security management

Competencies : 

• Leadership L2
• People management & development L3
• Strategic Vision L2
• Planning and Organization L3
• Teamwork and Cooperation L4