BASE COORDINATOR IN KÉDOUGOU At Doctors of the World

Médicos del Mundo Senegal
Médicos del Mundo Spain (Doctors of the World – Spain) is an independent international solidarity association, established in 1990. It promotes human development through the defense of the fundamental right to health and a dignified life for all people without distinction of race, sex, nationality or political or religious affiliation. Médicos del Mundo has been present in Senegal since 2003 and has offices in Dakar and Kedougou where projects in the health sector are developed. Since then, Médicos del Mundo has intervened in the regions of Dakar, Sédhiou, Kédougou, Matam, Saint Louis, Louga and Kolda in the department of Vélingara.
1. Geographic coverage of the intervention
The position is based in Kedougou, with regular travel to the intervention areas of the projects and programs.
2. Job Description
Under the authority of the Country Coordinator and in liaison with the Country Administration, the Base Coordinator’s main mission is to ensure the smooth running of the Kédougou base and the implementation of projects. He/She will be responsible for coordinating Médicos del Mundo teams and assets, while representing the organization in the Kédougou Region.
3. Responsibilities
Coordination and strategic orientation in the area of ​​intervention
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Monitor and analyze the humanitarian, political, cultural, social and economic context.
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Propose and develop an operational strategy in accordance with the association’s policies, the country’s strategy and the needs of the population.
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Actively contribute to the search for new funding opportunities.
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Ensure ongoing dialogue with national authorities and potential donors.
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Actively participate in regional platforms, group meetings and spaces reserved for key stakeholders.
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Propose new operational orientations according to the evolution of the context.
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Actively participate in defining a programmatic strategy within the framework of the national strategy.
Médicos del Mundo is committed to the integration of people with disabilities and fights against all forms of
discrimination.
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Follow the monitoring (indicators), and the capitalization of the Health Districts of the Kedougou region.
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Actively contribute to the search for new financing possibilities.
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Lead the identification, formulation and drafting of new proposals in accordance with the standards of the Ministry of Finance and the requirements of potential donors.
Programming and implementation
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Ensure the strategic and operational planning of projects in conjunction with the Médicos del Mundo team executives.
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Ensure the proper implementation of projects, monitoring of indicators and the implementation of data collection tools.
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Ensure technical and financial reporting of projects.
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Preparation of reports and other requirements of country coordination and donors.
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Involve the team or direct partners in the development of new projects, monitoring and reporting of project activities.
Communication and representation
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Ensure smooth and regular communication with local authorities, project partners and TFPs as well as other institutions of interest to Médicos del Mundo.
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Represent Médicos del Mundo to stakeholders in the area (authorities, partners, communities)
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Organize follow-up and planning meetings of activities with partners and other cooperation groups.
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Ensure compliance with contractual deadlines and the quality of reports submitted to donors.
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Respect MdM’s positions and policies in communication actions.
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Guarantee the implementation of documentation with MdM’s corporate identity by respecting their formats.
Financial management
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Guarantee compliance with Médicos del Mundo’s administrative rules and procedures as well as applicable national regulations.
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Ensure the development and transmission of annual budgets, proposals and budgets for donors as well as budget monitoring, in conjunction with the administration and country coordination.
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Ensure accounting and budget monitoring of the database (monthly supply request, accounting feedback, compliance with validation circuits, etc.)
Médicos del Mundo is committed to the integration of people with disabilities and fights against all
discrimination.
Human resources and operational management
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Ensure coordination meetings for the Kédougou team.
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Lead, organize, supervise and evaluate the site teams.
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Ensure a positive and friendly working atmosphere is maintained.
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Supervise the proper functioning of the Médicos del Mundo base in Kédougou.
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Ensure the application of Médicos del Mundo protocols, safety standards and procedures
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Ensure the implementation of internal regulations and scrupulously ensure their compliance.
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Ensure the proper use and maintenance of Médicos del Mundo assets and tools in connection with logistics and administration based in Dakar (infrastructure, means of transport, equipment, etc.)
3. Required profile
Required condition: university degree, preferably in health sciences or other social disciplines and/or in the field of international cooperation. Solid knowledge of project cycle management (logical framework/results-based management/theory of change), public health and cross-cutting approaches.
Desirable: training in public health, community health and/or sexual and reproductive health, human mobility, gender-based violence.
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French (Wolof/Pular and other national languages ​​appreciated).
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Office and internet skills.
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Ability to adapt to changing needs and contexts.
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Rigor and autonomy in work
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Identification with the lines of work, values ​​and mission of Médicos del Mundo.
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Experience
At least five years of experience in the implementation of humanitarian/development projects, desirable in the health sector.
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Previous experience in institutional representation.
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Experience in the coordination of humanitarian aid or development cooperation projects.
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Experience in team coordination
5. Conditions of employment
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Type of contract: Fixed-term contract under Senegalese law
Médicos del Mundo is committed to the integration of people with disabilities and fights against all
discrimination.
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Contract duration: 12 months renewable
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Trial period: 3 months
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Start date: As soon as possible
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Work location: Kédougou region
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Remuneration is in accordance with the salary table for the profile of basic coordinator of Médicos del Mundo Spain in Senegal.