Emergency Coordinator At Doctors of the World

Mission

To coordinate and participate in the response to the consequences of the earthquake in Venezuela.

Geographical approach to the intervention

Based in Caracas, with travel to the intervention areas.

Organization chart

This position will report to the Head of the Emergency Unit of Doctors of the World at the Madrid headquarters and will be under the supervision of the General Coordinator of the MdM Spain mission in Venezuela.

Functions

  • Negotiate access with Venezuelan authorities.
  • Represent Doctors of the World at relevant coordination and bilateral meetings with authorities, donors, partners and other humanitarian actors.
  • Conduct security and risk analyses in the areas visited.
  • With the support of key figures at the Madrid headquarters, identify needs and methods of responding to the emergency.
  • Implement emergency response by coordinating with field teams, authorities and other actors, including local and international partners.
  • Comply with the rules and procedures of Doctors of the World.
  • Know and comply with the Doctors of the World Code of Conduct.

Training and knowledge

University degree.

Desirable: Healthcare professional with experience in emergencies and earthquake response

Complementary: Training in SPHERE standards, CHS (Basic Humanitarian Standard) and/or Professional Certification in the field of Protection and Humanitarian Action (PHAP, Disaster Management, etc.).

Requirements

  • 3 years of experience in a similar position.
  • Experience in project identification.
  • Knowledge of the cluster system.
  • Experience working with international actors and in complex socio-political and security contexts.
  • Required language: Spanish
  • Preferred language: English

Competence

  • Lead and implement strategic guidelines.
  • High organizational capacity and ability to adapt to emergency and post-emergency situations.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage teams. Teamwork and networking skills.
  • Meticulousness and autonomy in work.
  • Identification and commitment to the lines of work, values ​​and mission of Doctors of the World.

Availability

Commitment of 3 to 6 months.

Salary and conditions

According to Doctors of the World salary scales.

Category: Country Coordinator.

How to apply

https://empleo.medicosdelmundo.org/p/ofertas