Médecins du Monde, an international solidarity activist medical association, has been committed for more than 40 years to treating the most vulnerable populations here and there, to reporting on the obstacles observed in access to care, and to obtaining lasting improvements. health policies for all.
An independent association, we act beyond care by denouncing attacks on dignity and human rights and by fighting to improve the situation of precarious populations.
In France and internationally in nearly 30 countries, our actions aim to facilitate access to the health system by working on 5 priority themes structuring our fights and our advocacy: emergencies and crises, sexual and reproductive health, reduction risks, migration, rights and health and environmental health.
Médecins du Monde has been present in the DRC since 1994 and today operates in 2 provinces of the country (Kinshasa and Tanganyika) through several emergency and development programs:
- Sexual and Reproductive Rights and Health (SRHR) Program
- Environmental Health Program for the promotion and protection of the health of market gardeners and consumers
- Humanitarian Space Program, emergencies and crises
The values of Médecins du Monde, based on a strong partnership approach, collaborate closely with numerous Congolese civil society organizations as well as the national programs of the Ministry of Health of the DRC for the implementation of its projects.
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Under the direct supervision of the general coordinator, you work in close collaboration with the program teams (Tanganyika and Kinshasa) to develop the mission strategy which will allow quality implementation of interventions, in accordance with donor requirements. You are part of the coordination team and can act as interim general coordinator in their absence.
Program implementation
- Support the coordination of programs to ensure consistent quality (include in particular cross-cutting themes such as gender-based violence, mental health and community approach)
- Maintain operational links between the different program components
- Plan, organize and guide grant review, opening and/or closing meetings
- Support coordinators to oversee the performance of projects and partners
- Carry out field visits to all project sites
- Support program coordinators in identifying and mitigating operational challenges
- Ensure quarterly quantitative and qualitative analysis of programs
- Ensure that monitoring and evaluation tools better inform program management decisions and strategic planning.
Reporting and communications
- Ensure the revision and strengthen the quality of periodic activity reports
- Write project proposals as well as reports for MdM and donors
- Ensure the feedback of program information to the general coordinator
- Ensure exchanges of technical and medical information with headquarters
Program development
- Monitor the evolution of the humanitarian situation in the country and propose strategic and immediate responses
- Stay on top of the epidemiological situation in the country with a focus on the mission’s areas of intervention
- Identify health needs
- Actively participate in the development of the mission’s operational strategy
- Coordinate, supervise and participate in exploratory missions
- Coordinate the development of project proposals
- Ensure the quality of needs assessments and reports
- Ensure that new strategic directions are taken into consideration and implemented
Support and development of the national partnership
- Support national partnership and consortium opportunities
- Develop joint projects and interventions with the technical coordination team and national partners
- Oversee and evaluate national partner program activities
- Ensure partner capacity building and ensure training and coaching are planned and delivered
Team management
- Manage and supervise staff under your direct supervision
- Ensure that objectives are set with each staff member and that evaluations are carried out
- Know the internal regulations and ensure that they are effectively understood and respected by your team
- Ensure appropriate coordination and communication within the team and with other departments
Representation
- Represent MdM at national level to authorities, clusters, other NGOs, United Nations agencies and other external stakeholders
- Play an active role in the preparation and management of donor visits
Others
- Ensure that safety rules are understood and respected by the team
- Work closely with the security focal point
- Act as general coordinator in his absence
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Status: Employee
Contract: Fixed-term contract
Duration: 6 months
- Position to be filled on April 1, 2024
- Gross monthly salary of 3,362 euros
- 13th month equivalent paid in 2 installments – from 6 months of actual work seniority
- Expatriation bonus of 10% of gross salary per month
- Coverage for transport (home – mission), visas, vaccines
- Accommodation in collective house
- 22.5 RTT / year
- 5 weeks of paid vacation / year
- Mutual (60% participation of MdM and 40% of the employee)
- Repatriation insurance…)
- Médecins du Monde promotes the training and internal mobility of its stakeholders
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Departure alone
REQUIRED PROFILE :
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in social sciences, political sciences, international relations, humanitarian and international cooperation or related field;
- Project management training;
- A master’s degree in public health is an asset;
- At least 4 years of relevant professional experience in the humanitarian sector;
- At least 2 years of experience in a management position in the humanitarian field (field coordinator, program manager);
- Solid experience in project planning and budget keeping; report proposal and writing;
- Experience in remote and post-emergency management;
- Experience in sub-Saharan Africa is an asset
- Knowledge and understanding of project management tools
- Experience in managing multiple projects, donors and partners;
- Demonstrated team management skills;
- Confident and competent in using MS Office;
- Autonomy, ability to take initiatives and responsibility;
- Ability to work in stressful situations;
Languages: Fluent French, both written and spoken, essential. English desired.
You adhere to the values and activist positioning of Médecins du Monde.
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED BY TELEPHONE
Médecins du Monde reserves the right to close recruitment before the deadline for submitting applications.
MdM is committed to the integration of people with disabilities and fights against all discrimination.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter following this link: http://www.jobs.net/j/JBJvBbdM?idpartenaire=128