Program Coordinator at Medecins Du Monde

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Job Description

• You will be in direct charge of the implementation of MdM intervention in Borno state. You will guarantee that activities implemented through the project are in line with MdM’s strategy, policies and principles.

More specifically, your responsibilities are:
Context analysis and needs assessment/mapping in cooperation with the general coordinator:

• In collaboration with the medical team, ensure a close monitoring of the humanitarian situation in Borno
• Provide monthly updates on the humanitarian situation and cross-check information shared by different sources
• Inform on a timely basis the general coordinator about any specific situation in Borno which could lead to an MdM response or adjustment of the operational approach

Coordination of the MdM program implemented in Nigeria:

• Continuously assess the humanitarian situation, share propositions of needs assessments or/and propositions of adjustment of the program to the general coordinator
• In case of deterioration of the humanitarian situation (mainly linked to new displacements of population or cholera outbreak), coordinate the organization of ad hoc needs assessment as well as the deployment of the emergency response team
• In close collaboration with the general coordinator, her/his team and HQ counterparts, lead the development of the general strategy on MdM medical activities
• Make sure the different components of the program are consistent and perfectly integrated and in link with population needs
• Support the team in the identification of partners, development of healthy partnerships, as well as capacity building
• Ensure that the implementation of the program is in line with MdM commitments (contracts with donors), inform the general coordinator of any specific difficulties
• Support the pharma team for availability of quality drugs
• Ensure the implementation of the program and its follow-up in its different aspects (logistical / procurement, administrative, human ressources, finance, medical, donors)
• Ensure accurate budget control and overall responsibility for financial management of the program
• Monitor expenditures and budget compliance on a regular basis, report any concerns to the general coordinator and develop plans to mitigate any under or over expenditure at project level
• Ensure regular communications are maintained between the different staff and departments involved in the program

Staff management:

• Ensure the recruitment of the team and develop a positive management
• Carry out appraisals as per MdM standard requirements and procedures
• Support team members professionally, monitor and support stress management
• Pilot the nationalization process of key staffs and develop a culture of empowerment

Monitoring and reporting:

• Make sure that all needed data of the program are well collected on a monthly basis and integrated in MdM monitoring tool
• Contribute to the organization of external evaluation when requested
• Contribute to the preparation of the monthly MdM situation report
• Participate in the writing of donor’s activity reports and proposals

Meetings, coordination and representation:

• Organise, on a regular basis, coordination meetings with the program team and ensure definition of clear action plans
• Actively participate in MdM coordination meetings and other ad hoc meetings decided by the general coordinator
• Make sure that MdM program team participates in relevant humanitarian coordination meetings (OCHA, clusters, pharma…)
• Proactively lead on external coordination with other health actors, (INGOs and UN agencies); actively build relations and establish information sharing channels to ensure MdM is well placed within the health response in Borno
• Make sure that communities understand MdM intervention, as well as their inclusion in the development of MdM strategy in Borno, and make sure that accountability mechanisms are in place
• Develop constructive collaboration with authorities, such as Ministry of Health and the State Emergency Management Agency

Profile

• Medical or Public Health profile, confident with programme coordination
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar position
• Experience with an international NGO working in emergency contexts, managing programmes, preferably within the health sector
• Previous experience of project planning and budget holding, proposal and report writing
• Experience/knowledge of the region
• Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (logical framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives and indicators etc.)
• Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style (experience managing national and expatriate staff)
• Proven ability to solve problems and lead teams through very challenging obstacles
• Good writing and communication skills
• Languages: English fluent (oral and written), French and Hausa is an asset
• You are committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and motivated by its non-statutory, NFP model.

Salary
Gross monthly salary: 2,984 euros