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 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 operating in Nigeria, Borno state since October 2016.

We are recruiting to to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Programme Coordinator (M/F)

 

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

 

Description

You will be in direct charge of the implementation of MdM intervention in Borno state

You will guarantee that activities implemented through the project are in line with MdM’s strategy, policies and principles.

More Specifically, Your Responsibilities Are:

 

Coordination and Representation:

Make sure that MdM programme team participates in relevant humanitarian coordination meetings (OCHA, clusters, pharma…)

Proactively lead on external coordination with other health actors, (INGOs and UN agencies); actively build relations and establish information sharing channels to ensure MdM is well placed within the health response in Borno

Develop constructive collaboration with authorities, such as Ministry of Health and the State Emergency Management Agency

Make sure that communities understand MdM intervention, as well as their inclusion in the development of MdM strategy in Borno, and make sure that accountability mechanisms are in place

 

Conditions

Profile

Medical or Public Health profile, confident with programme coordination

At least 3 years of experience in a similar position

Experience with an international NGO working in emergency contexts, managing programmes, preferably within the health sector

Previous experience of project planning and budget holding, proposal and report writing

Knowledge of the region is an asset

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)

Proven ability to solve problems and lead teams through very challenging obstacles

Good writing and communication skills

Languages: English fluent (oral and written), French or Hausa is an asset

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

 

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should: