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: Program Coordinator
Location: Borno
Employment Type: Fixed-term Contract
Duration: 6 months
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Main Responsibilities
Context analysis and assessment/mapping:
Be responsible for the overall supervision of the health and nutrition projects
Inform about any specific situation/onset which could lead to an MdM response or adjustment of the operational approach
Provide monthly updates on the humanitarian situation
Be proactive in suggesting new assessments, exploration of new potential areas for intervention and new programmatic developments
In case of deterioration of the humanitarian & epidemiological situation, coordinate the organization of ad-hoc needs assessment as well as the deployment of the MdM team
Lead the development of a transitional strategy to shift from MdM-run clinics to the support of the public health sector and facilities in Borno
Program Coordination:
Lead the development of the general strategy for MdM medical activities
Make sure the different components of the program are consistent and perfectly integrated and in link with population needs
Support the team in the identification of partners, development of healthy partnerships, as well as capacity building
Ensure that the implementation of the program is in line with MdM commitments
Support the pharmacy team for the availability of quality drugs
Ensure proper implementation of programs and their follow-up in different aspects
Ensure accurate budget control and overall responsibility for the financial management of the program
Monitor expenditures and budget compliance
Grant Management:
Ensure the identification of funding opportunities
Ensure the coherence between the mission’s strategy and funding opportunities
Coordinate the writing of programmatic sections on donor proposals
Ensure the quality of program sections in donors’ reports
Ensure smooth communication and collaboration with partners when included in the consortium
Take part in negotiation and discussion related to programmatic decisions with donors
Support the regular update of donor mapping
Lead the identification and appraisal of new funding opportunities
Team Management:
Ensure the recruitment of the team, build capacities and develop individual action plans
Pilot the nationalization process of key staff and develop a culture of empowerment
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Ensure that SMART indicators are defined and make sure that all needed data of the program are well collected and integrated into the MdM monitoring tool
Ensure that a clear and solid M&E framework is in place
Contribute to the preparation of the monthly MdM situation report
Participate in the writing of donor’s activity reports and proposals
Meetings, Coordination and Representation:
Organize meetings with the program team and ensure the definition of clear action plans
Actively participate in MdM coordination meetings and other ad hoc meetings
Proactively lead on external coordination with other health actors and actively build relations and establish information-sharing channels
Make sure that communities understand MdM intervention, as well as their inclusion in the development of MdM strategy in Borno, and make sure that accountability mechanisms are in place
Develop constructive collaboration with authorities
Work in close collaboration with SMoH and other relevant local health authorities for a smooth transition of MdM clinics to identified SMoH-run public health facilities.
Requirements
Medical, Public Health, GBV and/or nutrition background
At least 5 years of experience in a similar position
Experience with an international NGO working in emergency contexts, managing programs within the health sector
Languages: English is mandatory and knowledge of French or of country languages such as Hausa would be an asset
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.