Deputy Project Coordinator MEET (Mobile Emergency Ethiopia Team)

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 the intervention areas and in the country in general 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 project, according to the project plan, interventions strategy, 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

• Lead an assessment or intervention team whenever delegated by the PC

• Conduct a throughout humanitarian access analysis in conflict affected areas across different regions

• Elaborate in collaboration with the project medical team, required reporting to the authorities at different levels

• Ensure necessary authorisations are obtained for the deployment of the teams and needed cargo

Education

• Essential university degree in one of the following: a medical or paramedical qualification; Logistics or Supply; International relations or humanitarian action; Project Management or HR Management.

Experience

• Essential previous experience of at least (4) four years required in the field of managing humanitarian emergency interventions with MSF or other NGOs.
• Essential working experience in various regions of the country notably in remote areas.

Essential Competencies: 

• Ability to communicate effectively with different actors and elaborate a concise situation or activity report, Teamwork and Cooperation, Planning and Organizing, Strategic Vision, Leadership and People Management
• Essential Flexibility and mobility to travel and being deployed in the field at short notice.
• IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)