Deputy Project Coordinator - Dagahaley

About the role

MSF's Dagahaley project runs a 750-staff level 3 hospital and primary health care services for the 150,000 refugees in the camp and the host community, in a remote area near the Somali border affected by insecurity. As Deputy Project Coordinator based in Nairobi, you will work closely with the Project Coordinator to shape project objectives and priorities, coordinate, supervise and follow up project activities, and act on their behalf during absences.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse the political, humanitarian, economic and social context so that MSF's charter, policies and image are respected by staff, communities, authorities and partners.
• Support the Project Coordinator in planning, implementing, monitoring and following up all project activities.
• Take part in project security management, including reviewing and updating security guidelines and procedures.
• Represent MSF at project level with local authorities, media and other stakeholders and support collaboration agreements, where formally authorised.
• Help manage project human resources: induction, supervision, performance evaluation and training needs.
• Join exploratory and assessment missions to understand context, constraints and population needs.
• In the field: monitor security developments, maintain contact with local stakeholders, build and follow up key networks, and safeguard MSF's neutrality, independence and impartiality.

Required profile

• At least two years of humanitarian aid experience with MSF or another international NGO.
• Minimum two years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience in developing countries and/or remote or hardship locations, including security management in volatile environments.
• Stakeholder management and community engagement with local authorities and community leaders.
• Knowledge of North-Eastern Kenya, including local dynamics, clan structures and cultural practices.
• English required; Kiswahili and Somali are an asset.

Required skills

• Essential computer literacy (Office package and internet).
• Strategic vision, leadership, representation and networking.
• People management, planning and teamwork.