For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organization committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organization do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.
currently works in 46 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.
General Coordinator Assistant
Details: Position: General Coordinator Assistant (Male /female) – Re-advertisement
Line Manager: General Coordinator
Length of contract: 6 months Possibility for extension: YES
JOB TASKS
- Under the supervision of the General Coordinator, and in technical link with all departments’ coordinators, the General Coordinator Assistant will be responsible for the following activities:
- Internal and external coordination, organization of meetings with authorities including traditional leaders,
- Liaison with authorities about MDM programs in Nigeria,
- Monitoring of context in Nigeria with a focus on Borno and neighboring states,
- Monitoring on alerts about opportunities of emergency interventions, Reporting
PROFILE REQUIRED:
- Experience in similar position for at least 2 years
- Background in:University degree in anthropology, sociology or degree in studies in journalism / mass communication
- or humanitarian / development
- Good knowledge of Maiduguri and Borno State area as well as northeastern crisis.
- Experience dealing with government officials & traditional authorities preferred.
- Must be pro-active and a self-starter, able to use initiative and propose solutions
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint,)
- Ability to prepare info-graphics is desirable
- Excellent written skills in English
- Strong sense of responsibilities and organization skills
- Strong work ethic and rigor
- Languages (spoken and written): English, Hausa required, Kanuri an advantage
- Mobile, ready move with General Coordinator or an Emergency Team to set up activities
- Flexibility, problem solving, being diplomatic
- Team player
- Experience in the humanitarian sector strongly preferred
- Place of office: MAIDUGURI with some travels inside the state and to Abuja
- Ladies are encourage to apply.
Method of Application
To apply, please submit: a two page curriculum vitae, three work-related references and one page cover letter, in One Document explaining how your skills and experience match the job requirements stated above. If possible, please send all the above in one document – MS Word or PDF. Also, write the job title and your name in the subject line. Send to [email protected]
.Only applications by email will be considered
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
We are unable to accept phone calls.
Information:
Starting date: ASAP
Place of office: Maiduguri
We’ll pay attention only to the complete files in English.
Our process of selection include some written tests and oral interviews.
The whole process of recruitment is free of charge, no money can be requested at any stage.
Please notice that if you have not heard from MdM within 2 weeks, you should presume you were not short listed for this position. However, MdM thanks you for your interest and encourages you to apply for other openings where your skills and experience match.MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.
More Information
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