Project Manager, Kenya / Somalia – Médecins Du Monde
Médecins
du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is
to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over,
including France.
It
seeks to stimulate commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and
from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to
enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and
to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations
in its care.
In
Somalia, MdM offers health care services to the civilian populations in Bosaso,
Puntland.
General
Description of the Role
The
Project Manager will be based in Bosaso and in Nairobi following a fixed
schedule.
He/she
will be in charge of the smooth implementation of the project in Bosaso.
He/She
will manage both technical and administrative MdM team based in Bosaso and support
the local partner.
Key
Duties
- Ensure
smooth implementation of the project according to project proposal;
- Plan
activities to achieve the project objectives;
- Support
Local Partner to achieve the project objectives;
- Manage
Human Resources in accordance with MdM rules and regulations;
- Liaise
with medical and non medical organisation (INGOs and LNGOs) in the field;
- Liaise
with the General coordinator based in Nairobi;
- Write
proposals and reports for donors;
- Produce
monthly reports on project management.
Candidate
Profile:
- Proven
experience in project management in a multicultural context;
- At
least 5 years of experience in post emergency and post recovery programmes
in developing countries;
- Ability
to work to tight deadlines, with minimal supervision; ability to work
under-pressure and to respect deadlines;
- Ability
to work in an unsecured context and to respect strong security rules;
- Strong
analytical, training, oral and written communication, and team-building
skills;
- Good
diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to effectively manage a
variety of internal and external relationships, including relationships
with Local Authorities and Donors;
- Proven
people management and leadership skills: the ability to lead staff and
promote productivity in a pleasant work environment in accordance with the
MdM code of conduct;
- Good
knowledge of spoken and written English. Somali will be considered a plus;
- Comfortable
with computer use; problem solving and organizational capabilities;
- Good
knowledge of the HSC Somalia and HC Somalia mechanism and Somalia EPHS.
If
you believe you are the ideal candidate we are looking for, please submit your
application and CV to the following email address info@mdmfsomalia.org with the
title: Project Manager, Kenya/Somalia.
Closing
date is March 4th 2013.
Only
shortlisted applicant will be contacted.
No
application will be considered after the closing date as well as any
application received by phone or in
our office.
our office.
MDM
is an equal employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.