Deputy Project Coordinator - MSF Dagahaley

About the role

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is recruiting a Deputy Project Coordinator for its Dagahaley project in Garissa County, Kenya. The role reports to the Project Coordinator and helps shape project objectives and priorities by analysing the humanitarian and security context, identifying health needs and assessing operational risks. It is a 12-month contract with a 3-month probation period, starting as soon as possible, and covers coordination, supervision and follow-up of project activities.

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 project activities.
• Take part in project security management, including reviewing and updating security guidelines and procedures.
• When delegated, represent MSF with local authorities, media and stakeholders and support collaboration agreements; legal representation requires formal authorization.
• Help plan and manage project human resources, including induction, supervision, performance evaluation and training needs.
• Join exploratory and assessment missions and stay engaged with local stakeholders and community representatives.
• In the volatile context of the camp, monitor security developments, maintain key contacts and networks, and safeguard MSF's principles of neutrality, independence and impartiality.

Required profile

• At least two years of experience in humanitarian aid with MSF or another international NGO.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience in developing countries and/or remote or hardship locations, including security management in insecure environments.
• Stakeholder management and community engagement, including with local authorities and community leaders.
• Knowledge of North-Eastern Kenya, including local dynamics, clan structures and cultural practices.
• English is 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.

Applications must be submitted as a single PDF containing a one-page cover letter, a three-page CV, LinkedIn profile, certificates and a national ID scan, by 3 November 2026.