Manage the implementation and coordination of the designated
field projects. Providing leadership, strategic direction, management and
evaluation of all aspects of the Medair projects, the Project Coordinator also
plays a key role in liaison with local authorities and other relevant stakeholders,
team leadership and security.
Project Overview
Medair’s project in Renk, in South Sudan provides Primary
Health Care, access to safe water and sanitation and Health and Hygiene
Promotion services to returnees and host communities, targeting over 100,000
people.
Workplace
Based in Renk, Upper Nile State, South Sudan. Take a look at
Medair’s work in South Sudan.
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Initial Contract Details
Full time, min. 2 years
Key Activity Areas
Project Management
- Oversee the overall implementation of the designated project(s) in consultation with the relevant Project Manager(s) and in accordance with the project proposals ensuring objectives are met within the required time frame and budget.
- Support relevant Project Manager(s) in day-to-day decision making as requested.
- Maintain an overview of the regional context with a view to the strategic development of new projects both in current sites and in surrounding regions. This may include baseline needs assessments.
- Support the Country Director and the Programme Funding Manager in the development and production of new concepts and proposals.
- Develop, in consultation with the other senior field managers, an implementation strategy which is appropriate to the country context and strategy.
Representation
- Seek out and actively participate in relevant local networks or task groups on specific humanitarian aid issues.
Financial Management
- Working with the relevant Project Manager(s), ensure that budgets are spent according to donor proposals and regulations and within the appropriate timeframe, making any budget adjustment recommendations to the Deputy Country Director.
Staff Management
- Ensure all personnel related issues for the staff of the designated project(s) are carried out in accordance with Medair guidelines. This includes recruitment, appraisal, objective setting, development and training, disciplinary action, etc.
Security Management
- Monitor and review the security status of the area(s) of operation on a regular basis, liaising as applicable with local authorities, other NGOs, the UN or other relevant security bodies. Make reports, as appropriate, to the Country Director.
- Ensure security plans and protocols for the area(s) of operation are updated and implemented in response to changes in the security situation.
- Ensure designated project(s) are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with Medair, donor, country and international standards e.g. Sphere and HAP standards, WHO recommendations, etc. Follow the direction of the relevant advisors at HQ regarding quality, strategy and technical guidelines.
- Regularly assess and provide feedback and recommendations on the quality of the programmes and interventions during field visits and at other relevant times.
Qualifications
- University degree in a relevant subject such as Management / Development Studies / Business Administration
- Post-graduate degree in the humanitarian sector desirable
Languages
- Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
Experience / Competencies
- 2 years post-qualification experience in a management position, preferably in a relief environment
- Overseas work experience, preferably with a relief and rehabilitation NGO an asset
- Knowledge of Humanitarian Essentials, Sphere and HAP Standards and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols
- Christian leadership skills
- Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills
- Good report and proposal writing skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Advanced leadership and project management skills
- Problem solving ability
- Committed to team-building and able to develop and support other team members
- Committed to consultative and servant leadership
Field Working Conditions
- This is a field-based position and working and living conditions may be very different to that previously experienced.
Medair Standard Working Requirements for the Field
- Experienced professionals in a relevant field
- Committed Christians
- Commitment to Medair values(faith, hope, accountability, integrity, dignity, compassion)
- Overseas intercultural experience
- Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written
- Working knowledge of French, spoken and written for French-speaking field programmes
- Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
- Competent with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Successful completion of Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
- Reflect the vision and values of Medair when interacting with team members, local staff, beneficiaries and external contacts
- Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
Benefits
- A salary based upon the grade of the position and the experience of the position-holder
- Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing
- Security training for those going to particularly insecure environments
- Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country
- Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service)
- Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food)
- Annual leave; Disability Allowance
- Re-entry allowance for those who commit to longer contracts
- Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post- assignment coverage, including debriefing
Application Process
Please fill out your application for this position via
the apply link below. Please do not make multiple
applications. We will not review email applications.
Only English-language applications and CV’s will be
reviewed.
Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for
applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
