Field Coordinator

MDM France

Details / requirements:

MEDECINS DU MONDE FRANCE seeks

A Field Coordinator

For Nepal/Sindhupalchowk

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organisation whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary 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. 

MdM is present in Népal since 1995 through different health intervention (TB/HIV, maternal and new born program, Microfinance etc.). Since 2007 till 2015, MdM was implementing in Sindhupalchowk District a maternal and newborn health program according to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) strategy, to improve the maternal and newborn health in the district using an integrated approach, combining health service support, community awareness and microfinance activities.

On 25th April 2015 (12 Baisakh, 2072), a massive earthquake measuring 7.8 in the Richter scale was experienced in Nepal. Barpak VDC in Gorkha district, 80km northwest of Kathmandu was the epicenter. Continued aftershocks followed throughout Nepal with one reaching a magnitude of 6.7 the following day. On 12th May 2015, another large aftershock with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Nepal incurring more losses of lives and infrastructure, particularly in Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk districts. In Sindhupalchowk, more than 3500 people lost their lives, thousands of others got injured, and it is estimated than 70% of the infrastructures have been destroyed. More than 90% of the health facilities (75) were destroyed or damaged letting the population with no access to health services while leaving in very remote areas. 

The goal of MdM in Nepal is to offer emergency medical assistance to earthquake affected population and contribute to the recovery of the Health System

Program Objectives: Emergency and Early Recovery Response following the 2 consecutive earthquakes of April and May 2015 in Sindhupalchowk District, the most affected district:

  • Mobile clinics activities by land and by air
  • Construction of semi-permanent Health Facilities 
  • Refurbishment of health facilities and donation of medical supplies 
  • Support to the District Heatlh Office 
  • Provision of MHPSS services 
  • Restore Women’s cooperative previously established and supported by MdM and affected by the earthquake 

TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES: 

The Field Coordinator reports directly to the General Coordinator.

  • Base Management
  • Ensure adequate information flow within the different teams
  • Oversee and coordinate the general functioning of the base, and all departments / services
  • Create/maintain a “team spirit” within the different departments and amongst the staff
  • Organise weekly coordination meeting with the team and ensure a good communication flow within the different departments
  • Organise weekly coordination meeting with the FieldCo of Solidarites International in Chautara to discuss common operational strategies and interaction.

Program management

  • In collaboration with the General Coordinator and Medical Coordinator, develop / strengthen the strategy of MdM in Sindhupalchowk
  • Ensure the implementation of the program and its follow-up in its different aspects: logistical, administrative and medical.
  • Continuously assess the needs & adjust the programmes to the needs in collaboration with the General and Medical Coordinators. 
  • Draw up plans, proposals and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant team, medical and financial staff.

Logistics/Finance/Administration

  • Ensure familiarity with donor compliance issues, ensuring all projects are compliant with these and MdM procedures
  • Ensure appropriate administrative, financial and logistical MdM systems/procedures are in place, maintained and adhered to so that all support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently
  • Ensure regular communications are maintained between the different departments and act as a mediator when necessary.
  • Responsible for accurate budget control and overall responsibility for financial management at the project site in line with project proposals 
  • Monitor expenditure and budget compliance on a regular basis, report any concerns to the Administrative Coordinator and develop plans to mitigate any under or over expenditure at project level.

Human Resource Management

  • To be responsible for the well-being of all team members; conduct regular team building activities.
  • Where relevant, contribute to recruitment and selection of national staff 
  • Responsible for national staff selection, recruitment, and disciplinary and grievance procedures
  • Maintain good inter-team communications, engender good team dynamics, and take suitable action when problems occur 
  • Support team members professionally and monitor and support stress management, including regular documented team meetings for planning and reporting purposes
  • Carry out appraisals as per MdM standard requirements and procedures
  • Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are debriefed
  • Responsible for capacity building and training of national personnel

Representation

  • Carry out representation with other NGOs, UN agencies, local and national government bodies, donors and other relevant parties
  • Participate on a regular basis to all relevant meetings and be collaborative and build a strong relationship with all partners working in the area.
  • When relevant and with the General Coordinator approval, represent MdM to donors, authorities, NGOs and other parties as necessary. 

Safety and Security Management

  • Ensure team security and safety in a highly changeable and volatile security environment in collaboration with the coordination team.
  • Proactively monitor the political, military and security situation in the project areas and update the Logistic Coordinator / General Coordinator accordingly.
  • Ensure that appropriate security guidelines are developed, communicated, adhered to, and regularly reviewed with the Coordination Team.
  • Ensure timely and accurate security / incident reports are sent to the General Coordinator

 Reporting

  • To elaborate weekly sitrep with the team
  • To ensure regular contacts with General Coordinator
  • To participate to proposals & reports to donors

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Status: Employee 
  • Contract: Fixed-term contract   
  • Duration: 3-6 months  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

  • Experience with an international NGO working in emergency contexts, managing programmes, within the health sector.
  • Five years’ experience of project planning and budget holding; proposal and report writing.  
  • 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)
  • Experience of security management at the field site level
  • Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office 
  • Experience in management of multi projects budgets 
  • Ability to work under a minimum of supervision
  • Willing to live and work in challenging conditions
  • Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
  • Strong problem solving and organisational skills in day to day and crisis situations
  • Ability to classify and to manage priorities
  • Listening and diplomacy skills
  • Team spirit
  • Capacity to work and to live in tense conditions 
  • English fluent
  • French fluent

You are committed to MdM values as an organization and motivated by its non-statutory, NFP model.

INTERESTED?

Please send a CV to: info.mdmfrance@gmail.com

Deadline for submission is on: 31/07/2015

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Category Development and Project
Openings 1
Experience 5+ years
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Posted Date 22 Jul, 2015
Apply Before 31 Jul, 2015
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