General Coordinator (Head of Mission) at Medecins Du Monde (MdM)

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: General Coordinator (Head of Mission)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: 12-month contract
Job Type: On-site
Starting date: As soon as possible

Job Description

• Under the supervision of the Africa desk manager, you are responsible for the overall management of the Nigeria mission. 

Responsibilities

• Recruit, manage, train and motivate the mission’s team 
• Define the operational and advocacy strategy together with the coordination team, the desk manager and the volunteer board delegates of the mission 
• Ensure the financial coverage of the mission by leading fundraising and budget management 
• Draft, adapt and monitor safety regulations and procedures and coordinate crisis management in the region 
• Implement and monitor the application of MdM’s programmatic and support services framework, policies and procedures  
• Supervise reporting to MdM and donors.
• Plan and monitor activities, implement corrective action when necessary, providing technical support to the team 
• Represent MdM with authorities, local actors, partners, donors and the media 
• Monitor partnership agreements with partners, authorities and donors, seek out and develop new partnerships, and ensure or supervise fundraising 

Requirements

• Higher education in Project Management or general field of study (five years post-secondary education)
• Minimum of three years of 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
• Ability to understand national and regional strategies and donors, negotiate with donors and the authorities
• Diplomacy, negotiation and networking skills to discuss, present arguments, negotiate and convince authorities and partners
• Significant experience in managing and following a budget
• Capacity to identify the levers and barriers to advocacy work
• Good command of the Pack Office (Word, Excel, Outlook…)
• Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style to supervise and manage a large expatriate and national team
• Substantial experience in safety and security management in volatile contexts
• Ability to analyse the issues and challenges in the region (previous experience in Nigeria is an asset)
• Ability to prioritise and adapt plans to unforeseen events/emergencies
• Languages: fluency in English (oral and written, minimum C1), French is a plus, Hawsa, Arabic or Kanuri is an asset
• You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.

Benefits

• Gross monthly salary: €4,027
• Position based in Abuja, Nigeria (single departure) with regular field visits
• Accomodation in guesthouse
• 22.5 recovery days per year
• 5 weeks of paid leaves per year
• Health insurance (50% covered by MdM and 50% by the employee)
• Insurance (repatriation).
• 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

How to Apply
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