Under the supervision of the desk manager, you are responsible for the overall management of the Yemen mission.
More specifically, 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
Profile
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, political sciences, international relations, humanitarian and international cooperation or related field
Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position with an international NGO working in emergency contexts preferably within the health sector, or previous field experience with MdM in different contexts
Experience in managing medical activities and programs focussing on health
Experience in safety and security management
Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary, multi-national team in a challenging context
High level of expertise in representation and negotiation with governments and donors
Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operating context
Adapt language and feedback to the audience
Analyze the context and the consequences of an intervention, assess the risks and constraints, and identify priorities
Manage and follow a budget
Identify the levers and barriers to advocacy work
Diplomacy, negotiation skills
Languages: fluent in English and Arabic is an asset
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde