Latest Recruitment at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Main purpose

• The Project Coordinator (PC) delegates ad hoc responsibilities to the Deputy Project Coordinator according to operational needs and objective criteria, while ensuring continuity and sustainability in the management of different dossiers. 
• In general terms, the Deputy Project Coordinator supports the PC in defining project objectives and priorities by identifying the population’s health needs, analysing the context, risks and constraints, and estimating the human and financial resources required. 
• He/she contributes, together with the PC, to the supervision, monitoring and follow-up of all project activities to ensure their efficient and smooth implementation and functioning. 
• The Deputy Project Coordinator replaces the Project Coordinator in his/her absence. 

Accountabilities

Among the DPCs accountability are: 

• Contribute to the analysis of the political, humanitarian, economic and social context in the project area to ensure that MSF’s charter, policies and image are respected by national staff, local communities, authorities and partners. 
• Support the Project Coordinator (PC) in the planning, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of all project activities in line with the project objectives, MSF operational policies and strategic priorities. 
• Participate in project security management, including the regular review and update of security guidelines and procedures. 
• Upon delegation from the PC, represent MSF at project level with local authorities, media, governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, and support the negotiation of collaboration agreements. Legal representation may only be delegated through formal authorization where applicable. 
• Support the PC in the planning, organization and day-to-day management of project human resources, including staff induction, supervision, performance evaluation and identification of training and development needs. 
• Participate in exploratory and assessment missions as requested by the PC to better understand the context, priorities, operational constraints and population needs. 

MSF operates in a complex and unpredictable environment affected by insecurity linked to elements operating from Somalia. The project is in a remote area near the porus Somali border and provides services to both refugee and host communities.  

In this context, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the safe and effective management of project activities. 

Context-specific accountabilities include: 

• Monitoring and analysing contextual and security developments and supporting the implementation of appropriate safety and security measures for staff and operations. 
• Maintaining regular engagement with local stakeholders, authorities and community representatives. 
• Developing, maintaining and following up on key contacts and networks relevant to project implementation and acceptance. 
• Ensuring adherence to MSF policies, protocols and operational standards. 
• Promoting and safeguarding MSF’s principles of neutrality, independence and impartiality at all times. 
• Acting as a liaison between MSF, local communities and beneficiaries to support acceptance and communication. 
• Remaining flexible and responsive to operational needs that may arise outside regular working hours. 
• Demonstrating a strong understanding of the context in North-Eastern Kenya, including local dynamics, clan structures and cultural practices. 

Requirements

Education

• Preferably a medical or paramedical qualification or university-level studies.

Experience

• Previous experience of at least two years in humanitarian aid with MSF or another international NGO.
• Working in developing countries and/or remote or hardship locations.
• Security management and context analysis in volatile or insecure environments.
• Stakeholder management and community engagement, including collaboration with local authorities, community leaders, and humanitarian actors.
• Supervision or manager experience.

Languages

• English, Swahili and Somali

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel and internet)

Competencies

• Strategic vision.
• Leadership.
• Representation.
• Networking with stakeholders.
• People Management.
• Planning and teamwork.

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Main Purpose

• Planning, coordinating and monitoring all logistics activities in the project related to construction and rehabilitation according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure that construction works meet the needs of MSF programmes 

Accountabilities

• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator and the Logistics Team Leader, planning, establishing and reviewing all the construction and/or rehabilitation activities in the mission/project, including its budget, in order to identify and give a response to the needs of the mission and the targeted population. 
• Monitoring and ensuring the implementation of the construction and/or rehabilitation activities in the project ensuring compliance to MSF standards, protocols and procedures, and reporting to the line manager on the development of the ongoing programmes. This includes the following:    
• Planning construction/rehabilitation projects to be performed in the mission, participating in the project design and development and ensuring that technical aspects are met and are in compliance with the local construction habits 
• Coordinating purchase orders related to the work activity and checking the materials in stock and warehouse inventory control 
• Participating in the preparation of budgets associated to construction/rehabilitation projects, preparing invoices for payment of the works and anticipating the cash flow required for monthly payments 
• Providing safety equipment for people who work in construction so as to ensure that all workers comply with safety standards 
• In collaboration with the Logistics Team Leader, Logistics Coordinator, participating in the planning and implementation of  HR associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required to correctly perform all logistics activities pertaining to this area 
• Ensuring technical support for this area of activity and providing coaching to logistics staff under his/her responsibility. 
• Following up and reporting on the works' progress and on technical aspects of the work and participating in monthly reports according to guidelines (SitRep, Logistics Statistical Report, etc. 
• With the support of the Planning and Design Officer; 
• Understand and respect the masterplan while carrying out construction and rehabilitation works in the Dagahaley hospital 
• Supervise the construction works of the Dagahaley hospital OT – 225m2 
• supervision of the rehabilitation works of the New Born Unit Ward 
• Design and supervision of any other small structures needed  
• Support the LTL to prepare the BoQ and the drawings of the construction and rehabilitation works validated for the 2027 POA 
• Supervision of one construction supervisor 
• Objective settings 
• Performance evaluation 
• Supervision of daily workers if needed 
• Supervision of one or multiple contractors according to the assigned construction contracts 
• Weekly reports 
• Build the technical capacity of the construction supervisor. 
• Performing delegated tasks according to his/her speciality and as specified in his/her job description 

Requirements
Education 

• Essential: University or technical school Diploma in  Construction or Engineering related studies 

Experience 

• Essential: Previous experience In construction (minimum two years). Proven understanding of MSF Field Logistics 

Languages  

• English and Kiswahili 

Knowledge 

• Computer literacy (AutoCad, excel, outlook) 

Competencies 

• People Management and Development L2 
• Commitment to MSF Participles L2 
• Behavioural Flexibility L3 
• Results and Quality Orientation L3 
• Teamwork and Cooperation L3