Start date :
ASAP
Job description
Field-based contract, fixed-term for one year, renewable
Duty Station
All countries where the emergency desk opens activities, which require an urgent response.
On call, as Emergency Coordinator you should be available within 48 hours for rapid and short interventions. You will be part of a core group of medicals, paramedicals, and support staff responsible for responding to:
· Epidemic outbreaks
· Nutritional crises
· Displaced populations and/or refugees’ camps
· Conflict contexts
· Natural disasters
· Exploratory missions
· Short gaps filling in the field on regular missions
Responsibilities
· Implementation of and participation in exploratory missions and evaluations, upon request of the Ecell
· Definition, implementation (or modification) of the operational strategy of an emergency mission
· Identification and management of the tools, resources and means necessary for the implementation of an emergency intervention
· Coordination of the medical mission in collaboration with the FieldCo/PMR/MedCo/Ecell: evaluation of needs and situation, definition of strategy and activities
· Coordination and supervision of the emergency staff in the mission
· Management of material and financial resources for the emergency intervention
· Management of the entire mission’ security
· Reporting on the interventions, explorations and activities pertaining to the mission
· In accordance with the headquarters, you can be mandated (or requested) to coordinate activities, under the responsibility of a Head of Mission in the country where the section is already working
· You can be asked to intervene within the framework of certain MSF trainings and to take part in local, national, and international meetings
Your profile
Required:
· 24 months of field experience with MSF in a coordination role (12 months in a HOM role) and at least one mission in an emergency context with MSF.
· Expertise in analyses of unstable contexts / crises situations
· Capacity to quickly evaluate an emergency on ground and to propose an appropriate strategy of intervention.
· General knowledge of MSF in emergency management
· Proven management skills with emphasis on team-leadership/human resources
· Knowledge and experience in security management in insecure contexts
· Commitment to the aims and values of MSF
· A flexible and solution-oriented mentality and the ability to be decisive in chaotic circumstances,
· Proven skills in negotiation, diplomacy and decision-making skills
· Proven capacity for coordination and organization
· Ability to prioritize work, manage teams and clearly communicate decisions.
· Capacity to work in a volatile, insecure context and deal with stress.
· Fluency in both French and English is essential
Preferred:
· Medical / Paramedical background preferable.
· Experience in Public Health programs
· PSP training
· Knowledge and affinity/belief in advocacy role of MSF international staff from other humanitarian organizations, with 24 months of field experience in emergency contexts in a HOM role, who have carried out at least one mission in an emergency context with MSF.
Desirable:
· Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
· Availability, flexibility, mobility
· Other languages represent an advantage: Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese
How to apply
Interested candidates should complete their application in English or in French (5MB max) by following the link below:
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Please include:
- CV 2 pages. max.
- letter of motivation 1p. max.
The deadline for applications is 05.11.2023 at 5pm.
The applications will be treated confidentially.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
