Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality. A worldwide movement MSF was founded in Paris, France in 1971. Its principles are described in the organisation’s founding charter. It is a non-profit, self-governed organisation. Today, MSF is a worldwide movement of 24 associations, bound together as MSF International, based in Switzerland. Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff – most of whom are hired locally – work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide. Humanitarian action MSF’s work is based on humanitarian principles. We are committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation. MSF operates independently. We conduct our own evaluations on the ground to determine people’s needs. More than 90 per cent of our overall funding comes from millions of private sources, not governments. MSF is neutral. We do not take sides in armed conflicts, we provide care on the basis of need, and we push for independent access to victims of conflict as required under international humanitarian law. Bearing witness and speaking out MSF medical teams often witness violence and neglect in the course of their work, largely in regions that receive scant international attention. At times, MSF may speak out publicly in an effort to bring a forgotten crisis to public attention, to alert the public to abuses occurring beyond the headlines, to criticise the inadequacies of the aid system, or to challenge the diversion of humanitarian aid for political interests. Quality medical care MSF rejects the idea that poor people deserve third-rate medical care and strives to provide high-quality care to patients. In 1999, when MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the organisation announced the money would go towards raising awareness of and fighting against neglected diseases. Through the Access Campaign, and in partnership with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, this work has helped lower the price of HIV/AIDS treatment and stimulated research and development for medicines to treat malaria and neglected diseases like sleeping sickness and kala azar.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Project Management
Main Purpose
- The Project Coordinator (PC) delegates ad hoc some responsibilities to the Deputy Project Coordinator according to objective criteria taking into consideration sustainability in the treatment of the different dossiers.
- In general terms, the Deputy Project Coordinator will assist the PC in planning the project’s objectives and priorities, by identifying the population’s health needs, analyzing the context, risks, and constraints, and by calculating human and financial resources needed.
- He/she will contribute to the supervision, monitoring, and follow-up, together with the PC, of all aspects of the projects in order to ensure its efficient and smooth functioning. He/she will replace the Project Coordinator in his/her absence.
Accountabilities
- Contribute to the analysis of the political, humanitarian, economic, and social context in the project area in order to ensure that MSF’s charter, policies, and image are respected with regard to national employees, populations, authorities, and partners.
- Contribute to the planning, supervision, monitoring, and follow-up, together with the PC, of all aspects of the projects, according to the project plan, MSF operational policy, and main strategic lines.
- Participate in the security management in the project, updating the security guidelines in the context of the country.
- Upon request of the PC, represent MSF within the project limits (local authorities, media, governmental and non-governmental bodies, etc.) and negotiate collaboration agreements. Legal representation is not delegable unless legally backed up (powers of attorney, etc.).
- Support the PC in planning and organizing the project’s human resources, participate in their day-to-day management, in the induction of new staff, undertake an evaluation of staff under his/her direct supervision, and define training needs accordingly.
- Participate in exploratory missions according to the PC’s indications, in order to better comprehend context, priorities, constraints, and population needs.
- Participate in building relationships with the local population and collaboration with partners where NIMERT is intervening.
Requirements: Education
- Essential Degree in Law, Humanitarian Affairs, Political Sciences, International Relations, and Diplomacy, and other related university degrees.
- Certified Project Security and Management is an added advantage.
Experience:
- Essential previous working experience of at least two years in research, analysis, and advocacy.
- Essential experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.
Languages:
- Mission language is essential. The local language is desirable.
Knowledge:
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel, and Internet).
Contract:
- 208 working hours per month.
