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.
MDM is an equal employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
