Job Description

Under the supervision of the desk manager, you are responsible for the overall management of the Iraq mission.

Your main responsibilities are the following:

Recruit, manage, train and motivate the mission’s team
Define the operational and advocacy strategy together with the coordination team, the desk manager and the volunteer board delegates of the mission
Plan and monitor activities, implement corrective action when necessary, providing technical support to the team
Represent MdM with authorities, local actors, partners, donors and the media
Monitor partnership agreements with partners, authorities and donors, seek out and develop new partnerships, and ensure or supervise fundraising
Ensure the financial coverage of the mission by leading fundraising and budget management
Draft, adapt and monitor safety regulations and procedures and coordinate crisis management in the region
Implement and monitor the application of MdM’s programmatic and support services framework, policies and procedures
Supervise reporting to MdM and donors

Requirements

Higher education in project management or general field of study (five years post-secondary education)
Team, base and Project Management experience or qualifications
Position open to candidates taking on their first role as General Coordinator, provided they bring a strong background in field operations
Experience in humanitarian and developmental project management (Health and Harm Reduction)
Solid experience in project planning, team management, budget holding; proposal and report writing
Experience in working with local authorities, partners
Good understanding of support services tools and guidelines
Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (logical framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives, and indicators etc.)
Experience in management of multi-faceted projects
Supportive management style (experience managing and supervising staff)
Experience in coaching, supervising teams, human resources, and security management
Previous experience in Middle is an asset
Previous experience with MdM is an asset
Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint…)
Languages: English is mandatory (spoken and written), knowledge of French and/or Arabic is an asset
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde

Please send your resume/CV