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Main Purpose

Supporting the Head of Mission through delegated tasks and re-possibilities, managing the day-to- day functioning of the capital office and team, ensuring contacts with local authorities according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to contribute to the optimal functioning of the mission The Deputy Head of Mission replaces the Head of Mission in his/her absence.

Your main responsibilities

  • Contributing to the mission-wide strategy; including the Country Policy, Annual Plan, budget and policy frameworks: -Monitoring the annual plan to ensure alignment with MSF strategies and Mission policies
  • Representing MSF towards other actors at national level, and supporting the PC with representation at local level.
  • Contributing to the analysis of the political, humanitarian and medical situation in the country and in the region. Identifying potential fields of intervention and determining response strategies. Supporting the Head of Mission in the preparation of project proposals and project reports for donors.
  • Coordinating, in close cooperation with the Medco, the emergency response procedures and when necessary participating in exploratory missions.
  • Providing support to project coordinators in project management, and preparation of project reports, in agreement with the HOM
  • Managing the Capital Office team, when delegated by the HOM and/or on his absence
  • Guaranteeing and coordinating the implementation of the security framework and ensuring the understanding thereof within the mission, informing the Head of mission on potential security risks, incidents and context changes
  • Support the HOM in the definition of the mission strategy, security management, and emergency response.
  • Contribute to Security analysis and operational support of Dagahaley: Support senior management team in security analysis and provide operational support for the project.

Operational support Mombasa project

  • Support the Project Coordinator(PC) in the definition and implementation of the Medops strategy, the project safety and security plan (PSSP) and its review
  • Supervision of the operational Advocacy team
  • Direct supervision and support of the Humanitarian Affairs Manager(HAM), including objective setting and performance evaluation

Supervision of the intersection Communications team

  • Supporting the intersectional Comms manager in the definition of communication strategy and budget

Transversal dossiers

  • Organisational evolution: Synergies with EAS comms team. Engage with the EAS comms team, FCM, and OCs operational in Kenya on future synergies and mutualization opportunities.
  • Association focal person: Promote Associative life and discussions.
  • Population as partners: support the implementation of a patient and community-centered approach in the Mombasa project (project design, implementation, M&E).

Requirements

Essential

  • Kenyan Nationals
  • English B2 minimum
  • University degree (project management, public health or international relations)
  • Minimum five years experience in Management/Coordinator roles, with at least three years as a Project Manager/Coordinator
  • Experience in security management
  • Experience in developing countries
  • Computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
  • Strategic vision, Service Orientation
  • Leadership People Management and Development
  • Teamwork and Cooperation

Desirable

  • Swahili
  • International experience across different countries

About MSF

MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee. MSFCH welcomes applications from people of all sexual or gender identities and encourages women to apply.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process (i.e. receive all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment process, validation of best applications and selection of the most suitable candidate). Your personal data will be treated confidentially. MSF will not use your personal data in any other way other than for the purposes of this recruitment.

The deadline for applications is 31.03.2025.

The applications will be treated confidentially.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was founded in 1971 in France by a group of doctors and journalists in the wake of war and famine in Biafra. Their aim was to establish an independent organisation that focuses on delivering emergency medicine aid quickly, effectively and impartially.

Doctors Without Borders

Three hundred volunteers made up the organisation when it was founded: doctors, nurses and other staff, including the 13 founding doctors and journalists.

MSF was created in the belief that all people should have access to healthcare regardless of gender, race, religion, creed or political affiliation, and that people’s medical needs outweigh respect for national boundaries. MSF’s principles of action are described in our charter, which established a framework for our activities.

MSF's first missions

MSF’s first mission was to the Nicaraguan capital, Managua, in 1972, after an earthquake destroyed most of the city and killed between 10,000 and 30,000 people.

In 1974, MSF set up a relief mission to help the people of Honduras after Hurricane Fifi caused major flooding and killed thousands of people.

In 1975, MSF established its first large-scale medical programme during a refugee crisis, providing medical care for the waves of Cambodians seeking sanctuary from Pol Pot’s oppressive rule.

In these first missions, the weaknesses of MSF as a new humanitarian organisation became readily apparent: preparation was lacking, doctors were left unsupported and supply chains were tangled.

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0 USD Kenya CF 3201 Abc road Fixed Term , 40 hours per week Médecins Sans Frontières

Main Purpose

Supporting the Head of Mission through delegated tasks and re-possibilities, managing the day-to- day functioning of the capital office and team, ensuring contacts with local authorities according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to contribute to the optimal functioning of the mission The Deputy Head of Mission replaces the Head of Mission in his/her absence.

Your main responsibilities

  • Contributing to the mission-wide strategy; including the Country Policy, Annual Plan, budget and policy frameworks: -Monitoring the annual plan to ensure alignment with MSF strategies and Mission policies
  • Representing MSF towards other actors at national level, and supporting the PC with representation at local level.
  • Contributing to the analysis of the political, humanitarian and medical situation in the country and in the region. Identifying potential fields of intervention and determining response strategies. Supporting the Head of Mission in the preparation of project proposals and project reports for donors.
  • Coordinating, in close cooperation with the Medco, the emergency response procedures and when necessary participating in exploratory missions.
  • Providing support to project coordinators in project management, and preparation of project reports, in agreement with the HOM
  • Managing the Capital Office team, when delegated by the HOM and/or on his absence
  • Guaranteeing and coordinating the implementation of the security framework and ensuring the understanding thereof within the mission, informing the Head of mission on potential security risks, incidents and context changes
  • Support the HOM in the definition of the mission strategy, security management, and emergency response.
  • Contribute to Security analysis and operational support of Dagahaley: Support senior management team in security analysis and provide operational support for the project.

Operational support Mombasa project

  • Support the Project Coordinator(PC) in the definition and implementation of the Medops strategy, the project safety and security plan (PSSP) and its review
  • Supervision of the operational Advocacy team
  • Direct supervision and support of the Humanitarian Affairs Manager(HAM), including objective setting and performance evaluation

Supervision of the intersection Communications team

  • Supporting the intersectional Comms manager in the definition of communication strategy and budget

Transversal dossiers

  • Organisational evolution: Synergies with EAS comms team. Engage with the EAS comms team, FCM, and OCs operational in Kenya on future synergies and mutualization opportunities.
  • Association focal person: Promote Associative life and discussions.
  • Population as partners: support the implementation of a patient and community-centered approach in the Mombasa project (project design, implementation, M&E).

Requirements

Essential

  • Kenyan Nationals
  • English B2 minimum
  • University degree (project management, public health or international relations)
  • Minimum five years experience in Management/Coordinator roles, with at least three years as a Project Manager/Coordinator
  • Experience in security management
  • Experience in developing countries
  • Computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
  • Strategic vision, Service Orientation
  • Leadership People Management and Development
  • Teamwork and Cooperation

Desirable

  • Swahili
  • International experience across different countries

About MSF

MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee. MSFCH welcomes applications from people of all sexual or gender identities and encourages women to apply.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process (i.e. receive all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment process, validation of best applications and selection of the most suitable candidate). Your personal data will be treated confidentially. MSF will not use your personal data in any other way other than for the purposes of this recruitment.

The deadline for applications is 31.03.2025.

The applications will be treated confidentially.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

2025-04-01

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