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 are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Field Coordinator (F / M)
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Description
Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you are responsible for the overall management of MdM’s programmes and administrative departments and good team spirit.
You directly supervise the logistics and program teams in Maiduguri. You receive technical support from the coordination team that is still currently based in Maiduguri.
Main Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities are the following:
Base Management:
Ensure adequate information flow within the different departments
Oversee and coordinate the general functioning of the base and all departments
Create and maintain a team spirit within the different departments and amongst the staff
Participate in the set-up of the new organization chart
Program Implementation and Management:
Ensure the implementation of the programme and its follow-up
Assess the needs in the field and adjust the programmes and responses to the needs
Contribute to the definition and revision of the strategy, draw up scenarios and proposals, support budget creation and revision for future or new activities
Logistics, Finance and Administration:
Ensure projects are implemented in compliance with procedures and guidelines
Ensure appropriate logistical systems and procedures are in place, maintained and respected.
Work closely with the logistics coordinator to ensure adequate risks management at the Maiduguri base level.
Ensure financial needs are well planned.
Human Resources Management:
Conduct regular team building activities, ensure the well-being of staff, facilitate and support stress management activities
Contribute to recruitment and selection of staff
Be responsible for the disciplinary and grievance procedures
Carry out performance review as per requirements and procedures
Ensure all new team members are briefed on arrival in the field and departing team members are debriefed
Be responsible for capacity building and training of personnel
Work closely with the human resources coordinator to ensure proper management of day-to-day issues.
Representation:
Carry out representation with other NGOs, UN agencies, government bodies, traditional authorities, donors and other parties.
Participate on a regular basis in all relevant meetings and build strong relationships with all partners working in the area.
Safety and Security Management:
Ensure team security and safety.
Monitor the political and security situation in the area.
Ensure security guidelines are developed, shared, implemented and regularly reviewed.
Ensure security and incident reports are sent to the security and liaison officer and the general coordinator.
Reporting:
Elaborate coordination reports with the coordination team.
Participate to the writing of proposals and reports to donors.
Requirememts
Higher Education in Project Management or general field of study
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 of security management at the field site level
Languages:
English: fluent (oral and written)
Hawsa or Arabic or Kanuri is an asset
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.
Salary and Conditions of Employment
Fixed-term contract: 6 months Employee
Starting date: as soon as possible
Gross monthly salary: 3,175 euros
Based in Maiduguri 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 RTT (recovery days) per year
5 weeks of paid leaves per year
Health insurance (60% covered by MdM and 40% by the employee)
Insurance (repatriation…)
Teleworking agreement for positions eligible to telework: 110 days/year (minimum of 1 day per week onsite), minimum of 6 months seniority required
Given the current circumstances of Covid-19 pandemic, we are taking special measures to apply health protocols and hygiene measures to guarantee the safety of our staff.
Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility