Médecins du Monde Deputy General Coordinator in Charge of Programs Jobs in Ethiopia

Médecins du Monde Deputy General Coordinator in Charge of Programs Jobs in Ethiopia

MdM, cognizant of the imperative for localized support, collaborates with various local NGOs for both humanitarian and developmental interventions. The mission of MdM in Ethiopia envisions maintaining the same intervention strategy in 2024, with an expanded humanitarian response in the Amhara region.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you directly oversee the implementation of the project's activities and ensure the overall quality and guidance of its programming. Also, you are responsible for supporting the general coordinator in designing and rolling out the mission strategy in the country.

More Specifically, Your Main Responsibilities Are the following:

Strategic planning

Ensure a close monitoring of the context, humanitarian and epidemiological situations

Coordinate the organization of needs assessments and new programmatic developments as and when required

Participate and contribute to the development and rolling out of the mission strategy

Coordinating program

Ensure quality program implementation, in line with MdM mandate and guiding principles

Ensure the program development initiatives and implementations are in-line with the country strategy of the mission

Make sure the different components of the programs are consistent, accurately integrated, and according to the needs of the target population

Coordinate with all partners to review the quality and progress of the implementation

Follow-up the budget of all programs and ensure compliance with internal and donor regulations

Ensure regular communications are maintained between the different departments involved in the programs and act as a mediator when necessary

Coordinate with the general coordinator for needed communication with donors or authorities in case of context evolution and subsequent necessary adjustment in the response

Team management

Recruit staff under your direct management

Ensure proper induction and capacity building of the logistics staff

Develop individual action plans and proceed to regular professional evaluations of the team under your direct or technical responsibility

Organise and conduct regular team meetings

Participate in disciplinary processes

Monitoring and reporting

Carry out a quarterly review of programmatic performance based on the monitoring framework and available indicators

Contribute to the organization and realization of external evaluation as and when required

Participate in the writing of quality donor activity reports and proposals

Support in the development of infographics covering different components of the MdM programs like a quarterly newsletter, fact sheet, and success stories

Ensure that a clear and solid M&E framework is in place at the mission level, with regular reviews/assessments and effective feedback mechanisms in close collaboration with the program teams and coordinators

Visit project sites for a better understanding of the project implementation and improvements

Meetings, coordination and representation

Regularly and proactively represent MdM in coordination forums related to health, nutrition,

etc. as well as with other actors including the UN

Develop and maintain collaboration with authorities, such as regional finance and health bureaus, Disaster and Risk Management Commission, etc.

Support the general coordinator in the organization of donor field visits or meetings as and when required

Conditions of Employment:

Starting date: as soon as possible

Gross monthly salary: 3,362 euros

Position based in Addis-Abeba with regular field visits

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…)

Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility

As part of our measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, any selected candidate may be subject to a background check on international sanctions lists (UN, the EU, France, the United States…).

Skills and Experience Needed:

Higher education in project management

At least 3 years of experience in a similar position

Experience in an international NGO, preferably in the Health Sector

Experience in managing and working with local partners

Experience in multi-sectoral or multi-grants programming management

Experience/knowledge of the region is an asset
Planning, managing and adapting to a project, including in emergencies

Knowledge and understanding of project management tools

Knowledge of international donors, and strong representation and fundraising skills

Ability to have a global overview of a program (not only on medical plan)

Ability to analyse and summarize the issues and the challenges in the region

Discussing, presenting arguments, negotiating and convincing authorities and partners

Creating and choose appropriate indicators for the project

Ability to manage a budget

Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style

Independence, ability to take the initiative, and responsibility

Ability to work under stressful situations

Good communication skills

Languages:

Fluent English mandatory (oral and written). Knowledge of Amharic/Tigrinya languages is an asset.

You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Médecins du Monde Deputy General Coordinator in Charge of Programs Jobs in Ethiopia

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