EMERGENCY COORDINATOR (F/M/X)

Job Description (but not limited to)

• Implementation of and participation in exploratory missions and evaluations, upon request of the Ecell
• Definition, implementation (or modification) of the operational strategy of an emergency mission
• Identification and management of the tools, resources and means necessary for the implementation and management of an emergency intervention
• Coordination of the emergency mission in collaboration with the FCO/PMR/MedCo/Ecell: evaluation of needs and situation, definition of strategy and activities
• Networking and negotiation with all pertinent actors to enable access, security and implementation of activities.
• Coordination and supervision of the staff in the mission
• Management of material and financial resources for the emergency intervention
• Management of the entire mission’ security
• Reporting on the interventions, explorations and activities pertaining to the mission
• In accordance with the headquarters, you can be mandated (or requested) to coordinate activities, under the responsibility of a Head of Mission in the country where the section is already working
• You can be asked to intervene within the framework of certain MSF trainings and to take part in local, national, and international meetings

Your Profile

Required:

• 24 months of field experience with MSF in a coordination role (12 months in a HOM role) and at least one mission in an emergency context with MSF.
• Expertise in analyses of unstable contexts / crises situations
• Capacity to quickly evaluate an emergency on ground and to propose an appropriate strategy of intervention.
• General knowledge of MSF in emergency management
• Proven management skills with emphasis on team-leadership/human resources
• Knowledge and experience in security management in insecure contexts
• Commitment to the aims and values of MSF
• A flexible and solution-oriented mentality and the ability to be decisive in chaotic circumstances,
• Proven skills in negotiation, diplomacy and decision-making skills
• Proven capacity for coordination and organization
• Ability to prioritize work, manage teams and clearly communicate decisions.
• Capacity to work in a volatile, insecure context and deal with stress.
• Fluency in both French and English is essential
• PSP Training (at minimum ERT training)

Preferred:

• Medical / Paramedical background preferable.
• Experience in Public Health programs

Desirable:

• Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
• Availability, flexibility, mobility
• Other languages represent an advantage: Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese

Terms of Employment

• Field-based contract, fixed-term for one year, renewable.
• Duration of the direct interventions in the field: from 4 weeks to 3 months (certain flexibility is asked in case of needs)
• Travel arrangements, visa requirement will be taken in charge by MSF. MSF will provide per diem and accommodation when under assignment, but not between assignments.