General Coordinator (Head of Mission)

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Doctors of the World - Médecins du Monde

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

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

Higher education in project management or humanitarian aid, development, public health or related fields (five years post-secondary education)
Minimum 3 years of experience in the humanitarian sector in a similar position (general coordinator, country director, deputy-country director)
Experience in community development, and in capacity building of local civil society
Experience in harm reduction for drug users and/or key populations and/or experience in sexual and reproductive health is an asset
Experience in research project is an asset
Experience with MdM is an asset
Excellent communication and listening skills
Flexibility, proactivity, anticipation and adaptability
Diplomacy and networking skills
Strong problem solving and organisational skills, capacity to work autonomously & under pressure
Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Languages: English is mandatory (oral and written), knowledge of French is an asset and/or Swahili
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde