Ethiopia

At least 2 years of experience with a similar position
Experience in an international NGO
Experience of working in African context especially in Ethiopian would be an asset
Independence, ability to take the initiative and of responsibility
Ability to work under stressful situation
Good analysis, objective, able to take a step back and analyse
Communication and listening skills
Capacity to delegate, to supervise and coach
Strong problem solving and organisational skills in day to day and crisis situations
Ability to plan, organise and meet deadlines
Adaptability to changing priorities
Proficient in the use of MS Office
Languages : Fluent English (written and spoken) mandatory. French, Amharic or Tigrinya are an asset.
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.

TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Médecins du Monde reserves the right to fill the vacancy before the closing date for applications.
MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation 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 organisation 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.  

MdM currently works in 30 countries across all continents where it focuses on 5 priority areas: emergency and crisis, sexual and reproductive health, harm reduction, migrants and displaced populations (health rights), health and environment. 

Médecins du Monde has been operating in Ethiopia since 1986 in different types of health projects from long-term interventions to emergency response.

In Tigray, the region has only started to recover from a devastating armed conflict between TPLF and the federal army that left millions of people traumatized and in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. MdM is opening a new EU funded project in consortium with an Ethiopian partner to address war traumas and provide primary healthcare and nutrition services to the population in east Tigray.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Based in Addis with regular movements to the field, you will launch the setup of the new MdM project in Tigray.

Under the direct responsibility of the field coordinator and with the support of the logistics coordinator based in Addis Ababa, you will design, organize and manage logistics flows for the opening. You will perform technical monitoring in relation to the needs of operational staff, while complying with the procedures. You will manage the logistics team.

Your main responsibilities are the following: 

Management

• Recruit, train, manage, and lead the logistics team
• Plan and monitor their activities 

Planning and follow-up of activities

• Define the objectives and action plan of the logistics department
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth collaboration
• Develop and monitor budgets allocated to the department
• Establish and monitor logistics management indicators
• Control conformity of processes, adapt and validate new processes and procedures
• Monitor logistics products and services
• Prepare activity reports and ensure that statistical data is regularly updated
• Inform the line manager and/or technical adviser of any information that might have an impact on security 

Supplies and stocks management

• Organize the supply chain system 
• Perform purchases according to activities
• Ensure that administrative procedures related to supply are implemented
• Liaise with the logistics cluster to ensure the transport of purchased goods 
• Provide logistical support to medical staffs
• Ensure that food for nutritional activities is stored and distributed 
• Ensure that inventory is done and that all stock cards are updated 

Fleet management

• Set up vehicle rental contracts
• Train the field logistics manager in the organization of movements and use of monitoring tools
• Supervise the management of the vehicle fleet
• Ensure that all MdM vehicles are provided with the necessary functional safety equipment 

Equipment and premises

• Ensure the maintenance and the safety of all MdM equipments and properties
• Keep the records of MdM equipment and identification material 
• Contract maintenance suppliers for needed equipment
• File and conserve documents of the logistics department 

Communications

• Ensure that communication means within the project have the required level and quality and that all staff has a permanent access to communication 
• Ensure proper training on how to use communications equipment 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Status : Employee

Contract : Fixed-term contract
Duration : 3 months
Starting date: as soon as possible
Gross monthly salary: 2822 euros
Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required
Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
Guesthouse housing
22.5 recovery days per year
5 weeks of paid leaves per year
Health insurance (60% covered by MdM and 40% by the employee)
Insurance (repatriation…)
Teleworking agreement for positions eligible to telework: 110 days/year (2.5 days teleworking on average per week) with a minimum of 1 day per week onsite
Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility
As part of our measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, any selected candidate may be subject to a background check on international sanctions lists (UN, the EU, France, the United States…). This information is handled confidentially and stored on a secure server. For more information on the processing of personal data throughout this process: http://bit.ly/3CSTDYO
Single posting

Psychiatrist or psychologist with an accomplished specialization degree
Masters degree in clinical psychology, mental health or related field
Project management training
Experience in leading MHPSS programs and activities
At least 3 years relevant professional experience in a similar position in humanitarian sector
Experience in negotiation with local authorities, partners and staff in difficult contexts is an asset
Experience in mhGAP, PM+ PFA
Experience in designing community and facility-based MHPSS approach
Ability to make effective decisions accordingly to the context
Ability to work in a volatile security context and to apply strict security rules
Ability to manage a team and work with partners in a multi-cultural setting
Ability to have a global overview of a program and long-term strategy
Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability
Ability to listen, diplomacy
Team spirit
Good organizational skills, including time management
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Languages : Fluent English (written and spoken) mandatory. French or Amharic is an asset.
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.

TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Médecins du Monde reserves the right to fill the vacancy before the closing date for applications.
MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation 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 organisation 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.

MdM currently works in 30 countries across all continents where it focuses on 5 priority areas: emergency and crisis, sexual and reproductive health, harm reduction, migrants and displaced populations (health rights), health and environment.

MdM France has been working in Ethiopia since 1986. The mission has recently significantly grown. Although the Covid-19 pandemic was a challenge for the teams and the programming, in 2020 and 2021 it has expanded with its current programming in Semera (Afar) and Chinaksen (Oromia) where MdM France leads a consortium with COOPI and MdM Germany, and it has solid prospects for intervention in connection with the conflict in some parts of the country. The mission has also reshaped after the hand over of its project in Somali region to MdM Germany in May 2021. In 2023, MdM should start new activities in Tigray, for the first time since the start of the war.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the deputy general coordinator, you work in close coordination with the medical, gender-based violence and MEAL coordinators. You are responsible for the success of the mission’s MHPSS strategy and the quality of current and future MHPSS programmes at the definition, implementation and evaluation phases.

You directly manage and coach the MHPSS officers.

Your main responsibilities are the following: 

Program management and partners support

• Contribute to the development of MdM strategy with the coordination team
• Ensure the achievement of outcomes and implementation of activities, the quality, and the consistence of the MHPSS component of the program
• Propose and lead lesson-learning and evaluation dynamics, including development of tools and methodologies
• Develop, update and design MHPSS standards, protocols, SoP’s and good practices
• Follow up on the current data collection system for mental health and psychosocial activities and systematize the analysis system
• Participate in the development and follow-up of researches in link with universities and relevant institutions in Ethiopia or abroad, and HQ

Team management & capacity building

• Ensure the direct supervision of the MHPSS program officers and support them in the supervision of the mental health team
• Identify the needs of MHPSS staff for the program, draft their job profiles and organize their recruitment
• Identify the training needs for the MHPSS team and facilitate the implementation of a global training plan for the MHPSS staff
• Provide technical support and training on MHPSS to the entire program team
• Organize the capacity building for staff working for other organizations and partners
• Maintain good inter-team communication

Partnerships

• Represent MdM in coordination meetings with local authorities, national and international health and mental health partners
• Participate in technical meetings with partners of the project to design standardized tools for MHPSS reporting and data collection and consolidate a MHPSS legal and strategic framework

Reporting

• Provide monthly reporting on MHPSS activities
• Participate in fundraising and proposal writing and donors reporting
• Ensure the production of summaries and analyses of the data collected and compiled
• Ensure coordination and information sharing with the MHPSS advisor at HQ

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Status : Employee

Contract : Contrat à durée déterminée
Duration : 12 months

Starting date: as soon as possible
Based in Addis Ababa with regular movements to the field covering Somali, SNPP, Tigray, Oromia and Afar regions
Gross monthly salary: 3119 euros
Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required
Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
Guesthouse housing
22.5 recovery days per year
5 weeks of paid leaves per year
Health insurance (60% covered by MdM and 40% by the employee)
Insurance (repatriation…)
Teleworking agreement for positions eligible to telework: 110 days/year (2.5 days teleworking on average per week) with a minimum of 1 day per week onsite
Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility
As part of our measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, any selected candidate may be subject to a background check on international sanctions lists (UN, the EU, France, the United States…). This information is handled confidentially and stored on a secure server. For more information on the processing of personal data throughout this process: http://bit.ly/3CSTDYO
Single posting

Relevant university degree
Similar experience or a minimum of 3 years of experience working with international NGOs in high-risk humanitarian contexts Specific trainings in security management is an asset
Mastery of Office 365
Mastery of SharePoint/cloud systems
Use of tracking and mapping mobile applications
Experience in VHF radio system setup and training of users
Knowledge of data protection methods
Mapping softwares: ArcGIS QGIS or any other mapping tool
Autonomous
Good teamwork skills, good interpersonal skills
Sense of initiative and confidentiality
Rigor and organizational skills
Negotiation skills (diplomacy)
Ability to analyse, conceptualize and plan
Good writing and communication skills
Stress management
Languages : Fluent English (written and spoken) mandatory
Knowledge of French is an asset
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.

TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Médecins du Monde reserves the right to fill the vacancy before the closing date for applications.
MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation 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 organisation 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.  

MdM currently works in 30 countries across all continents where it focuses on 5 priority areas: emergency and crisis, sexual and reproductive health, harm reduction, migrants and displaced populations (health rights), health and environment. 

MdM France has been working in Ethiopia since 1986 in different types of projects from long-term interventions to emergency response. MdM France has concentrated its efforts on projects related to basic access to primary health care (projects centred on rural health facilities and isolated populations), reduction of maternal mortality through improved quality of obstetric care, promotion of sexual and reproductive health rights including protection against gender based violence, provision of mental health and psychosocial support and reduction of malnutrition.

After a period of uncertainty, the mission has recently significantly grown. Although the Covid-19 pandemic was a challenge for the teams and the programming, in 2020 and 2021 it has expended with its current programming in Semera (Afar) and Chinaksen (Oromia) where MdM France leads a consortium with COOPI and MdM Germany, and solid prospects for intervention in connection with the conflict in some parts of the country. The mission has also reshaped after the handover of its project in Somali region to MdM Germany in May 2021. In 2023, MdM should start new activities in Tigray, for the first time since the start of the war.

The current 2 projects operated by Mdm France are the following:

• Afar Region: primary health care in Yalo area, risk reduction for female sex workers in Logia area, with project offices in Semera
• Oromia Region: primary health care in Chinaksen

The coordination office is based in Addis Ababa.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you are responsible for the development and implementation of the security pack and the monitoring and control of the safety and security of people and assets.

You will improve contextual analysis, build a network, support operational management and strengthen the security capacities of the mission to advise and support the general coordinator.

Your main responsibilities are:

Context analysis

• Carry out a thorough analysis of the security situation in the current and potential areas of intervention
• Develop and update the risk analysis for all activity locations
• Regularly follow and consolidate the security events database

Security management 

• Follow with logistics department all protection measures to be implemented 
• Participate in the review of security procedures 
• Ensure that the elements of the contingency plan are regularly revised 
• Support the general coordinator and logistics department in developing an access strategy 
• Support the logistics department in monitoring movements 
• Provide to the general coordinator with valuable information on what indicators will trigger staff movements
• Constantly liaise and make sure the updated list of relocatable staff is shared to INSO
• Participate in the management of security incidents 
• Immediately inform the general coordinator of any incident 
• Centralize mission incident reports 
• Support the relocation and evacuation process

Team management and capacity building

• Ensure full safety and security briefing and debriefing with the newcomers and with each team member moving to field locations
• Identify training needs and build capacity on security management 
• Organise training and induction sessions 
• Participate in the recruitment of new team members 
• Manage and support team members 
• Carry out individual action plan and performance review

Reporting and representation

• Participate in the weekly MdM mission coordination meeting
• Participate in humanitarian security meetings 
• Liaise with security peers of other INGOs and UN agencies
• Ensure and coordinate the writing of a weekly security analysis report
• Ensure smooth communication with key coordination members

Mapping 

• Create detailed maps of the intervention areas 
• Map the different actors, stakeholders and groups using software tools

Telecommunication means 

• Work with the logistics department on defining the needs, installation and maintenance of telecommunication equipment
• Ensure that all the telecommunication means related to security management are running and properly used
• Define the communication plan for each field office location 
• Ensure training on radio, satellite phones, GPS trackers and mobile applications 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Status : Employee

Contract : Fixed-term contract
Duration : 6 months
Starting date: as soon as possible
Gross monthly salary: 2940 euros
Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required
Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
Guesthouse housing
22.5 recovery days per year
5 weeks of paid leaves per year
Health insurance (60% covered by MdM and 40% by the employee)
Insurance (repatriation…)
Teleworking agreement for positions eligible to telework: 110 days/year (2.5 days teleworking on average per week) with a minimum of 1 day per week onsite
Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility
As part of our measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, any selected candidate may be subject to a background check on international sanctions lists (UN, the EU, France, the United States…). This information is handled confidentially and stored on a secure server. For more information on the processing of personal data throughout this process: http://bit.ly/3CSTDYO
Single posting

• You have at least 4 years’ experience in humanitarian contexts;

• You have previous project coordination experience, and proven managerial and representation experience

• You have strong team management skills; strong communication and diplomacy skills;

• You have strong writing and reporting skills;

• You have good knowledge and experiences on risk management (safeguarding of beneficiaries, security, finance, donors, etc.)

• You have good networking capacities to contribute building constructive relationships with humanitarian actors and institutional partners.

Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. More info: www.hi.org

HI is committed to an employment policy in favour of disabled workers.

 

JOB CONTEXT:

HI launched an initial assessment in March, 2021, a period when the ENDF were controlling the key cities and the main road axes.

Based on the field assessment findings, HI confirmed its engagement in the Tigray Humanitarian Response. HI therefore designed a global strategic operational framework to address the identified needs:

PILLAR 1: Integrated approach between MHPSS, Protection, IHA and Functional & Physical Rehabilitation, to improve access to services and wellbeing of the conflict affected populations including the most vulnerable and persons with specific needs

PILLAR 2: Contribute to improve access and ensure delivery of assistance to the most vulnerable living in Tigray while limiting the use of logistics negative coping mechanisms.

An Emergency Area Manager (from HI Emergency Pool in Lyon) was deployed beginning of April, 2021, in charge of the operational launching in Tigray and securing funding, as well pursuing the external coordination/liaison with all key stakeholders. A dedicated HI Operations Manager for Tigray took over early June. Activities started again between August and October.

HI is currently re-launching activities in Tigray with grants from ECHO, EHF and PRM. Although requirements to enter Tigray are still very restrictive (through UNHAS flights), HI needs an Operations Manager to ensure rapid uptake of activities as soon as possible.

 

YOUR MISSION:

Under the responsibility of the Program Director, you as the Operations Manager for Tigray contribute to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion. You ensure optimal quality and impact of the projects implemented in the area, through a delegation system with appropriate control mechanisms. You share with all HI managers the responsibility of a sound management and successful functioning of the global organization, through paradigm changes.

Specifically, the Operations Manager for Tigray region will ensure uptake of HI activities after a long stand-by period in a very volatile context, with significant access and security issues. Your objective include project implementation in complex setting, external liaison, fundraising, project proposal development, project launch (operations, log, HR, etc.), your main responsibilities are:

1. Influence

- You develop external influence of HI (forums, operational & strategic alliances, etc.) and the external representation of the organization (events, media)

2. Contribution to the Programme’s Operational strategy and HI frameworks & regulations

- You contribute to the development of the Programme’s Operational Strategy in a new Region of intervention, and to its implementation.

- You implement the project part of the Programme’s Operational Strategy:

- With both operational opportunities and risks in mind, you contribute to the monitoring and analysis made by the line Manager, and propose mitigation measures when relevant

- You support the Director in monitoring the security of the area and ensure adequate resources for employees according to the context

- You ensure the deployment of and compliance with HI global frameworks, institutional policies and standards.

- You ensure sound management and monitoring of any new project under his/her responsibility:

3. Management

- You are the manager (direct report) of the Project managers’ team in the area of assignment

- You steer organization transformation, in particular through managerial and work practice change and continuous improvement of working processes.

- You ensure the functional animation of the teams on its area

 

YOUR PROFILE:

• You have at least 4 years’ experience in humanitarian contexts;

• You have previous project coordination experience, and proven managerial and representation experience

• You have strong team management skills; strong communication and diplomacy skills;

• You have strong writing and reporting skills;

• You have good knowledge and experiences on risk management (safeguarding of beneficiaries, security, finance, donors, etc.)

• You have good networking capacities to contribute building constructive relationships with humanitarian actors and institutional partners.
 

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

• 6 months International contract starting from mid March 2022
• The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
  • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
  • Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees: If you already have a personal pension scheme HI will contribute at the same level of your personal monthly contribution with a maximum of 272.53€/month ; If you do not have a personal pension scheme, we will open a private pension account with your contribution of 272.53€/month and a contribution of HI of the same amount
  • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
  • Repatriation insurance paid by HI
• Salary from 2869 € gross/month upon experience 
• Perdiem: 515 € net/month - paid in the field
• Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary
• Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
• R&R: 5 days every 6 weeks => + possible transport/package support.
• Position: unaccompanied
• Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI

If you are resident in the country: local package

TO APPLY:

Only online by joining a CV and cover letter via the following link:

http://www.jobs.net/j/JlNBURrj?idpartenaire=142

Applications will be processed on an ongoing basis, don’t wait for applying!