Field Manager - Médecins du Monde

MÉDICOS DEL MUNDO – SPAIN

Needs to fill the position of a:

Field Manager

key information:

Job Title: Field Manager
Job Location: Gaza City
Deadline: October 31, 2022

Summary:

Médicos del Mundo-Spain (MdM-S), is an international humanitarian organization, working to make effective the Universal Right to Health. MdM is a non-profitable, non-governmental, non-political and non-confessional organization operating under the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.

MdM-S has been working in the oPt since 2006. Its work has been oriented to Mental Health and Psychosocial support (MHPSS), and Primary Healthcare. In the Gaza Strip, MdM-S strategy aims the improvement of mental health and wellbeing of children and adolescents. This intervention is focused on the strengthening of governmental children and adolescent’s mental health services, and community organizations working with children and adolescents through a capacity building approach. This includes training activities and materials and equipment’s provision.

The objective of this position is to: supervise the overall field team in the Gaza Strip and ensure close collaboration between logistic, medical, mental health and administrative departments and good team spirit. Ensure smooth implementation of the projects in the Gaza Strip, according to project proposal including budget monitoring of activities, coordination with other NGOs and government bodies. Responsible for the security of the team.

GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION:

The successful candidate will be based in Gaza city, with possible travels within the West Bank and Jerusalem.

ORGANIZATION CHART

The Field Manager reports directly to the Country Coordinator.

FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Alignment

Ensuring our actions are consistent with Medicos del Mundo Spain’s policies, mission, ethical principles and values.
Guaranteeing the proper implementation and management of the project related to technical approaches of the organization.
Integrating and assuring Medicos del Mundo initiatives and Humanitarian Action strategies are consistent and suggest inputs for advocacy.
Identify future alliances and partnerships.
Implement MdM Palestine Strategic plan in Palestine at the base level.

Representation:

Carry out representation with other NGOs, UN agencies, local government bodies, donors and other relevant parties with the agreement of the Country Coordinator
Participate on a regular basis to all relevant meetings and be collaborative and build a strong relationship with all partners working in the area. Report to Country Coordinator
When relevant and with the Country Coordinator approval, represent MdM to donors, authorities, NGOs and other parties as necessary.
Represent MdM in advocacy actions upon request of the Country Coordinator.

Base Management

Ensure adequate information flow within the different teams
Oversee and coordinate the general functioning of the bases and all departments / services
Create/maintain a “team spirit” within the different departments and amongst the staff
Ensure good collaboration, mutualization, coordination and analysis with other projects if needed
Provide good working conditions for all team members
Train/Mentor the direct team members in their duty
Contribute to the definition / revision of MDM strategy in Ukraine, draw up scenarios and proposals, and support the budget creation/revision for future/new activities in collaboration with the coordination team and relevant departments.

Project management

Ensuring the achievement of projects aims and outcomes
Planning and implementing the projects in coordination with local actors.
Supervising and evaluating the activities continuity and establishing the required reorientation to meet the needs if necessary
Identifying and designing new proposals.
Ensuring all activities are documented, sources of verification for all activities are kept, organized and well managed, and prepare and send monitoring reports and justification reports to donors.

Logistics/Finance/Administration:

Ensure familiarity with donors compliance issues, ensuring all projects are acquiescent with these and MdM procedures
Ensure regular communications are maintained between the different departments and act as a mediator when necessary.
Responsible for accurate budget control and financial forecasts and needs at the project site in line with project proposal, report any concern and develop plans to mitigate under or over expenditures.
Ensure team security and safety and compliance with security regulations for the staff under her/his own responsibility
Assess continuously the humanitarian and security situation in the field and timely inform the Country coordinator.
Manage coordination of permits as indicated by the Country Coordinator and ensure regular update of access SOPs.

Managing Human Resources

Defining TOR of the project’s national personnel, specifying their functions, and ensuring clarity in the distribution of tasks and coordination amongst team members.
Where relevant, contribute to recruitment and selection of staff
Responsible for the disciplinary and grievance procedures of the national team under his/her line management
Maintain good inter-team communications, engender good team dynamics, and take suitable action when problems occur
Support team members professionally and monitor and support stress management, including regular documented team meetings for planning and reporting purposes
Ensure all new team members are adequately briefed on arrival in the field, and departing team members are debriefed
Responsible for capacity building and training of national personnel in collaboration with technical coordinators.

Security

Make sure the team security and safety is ensured in accordance with MDM security plan & rules
Ensure security surveillance in a highly changeable and volatile environment in collaboration with the coordination team and timely report to the Country Coordinator.
Proactively monitor the political, military and security situation in the project areas and update the Country Coordinator accordingly.
Ensure that appropriate security guidelines are developed, communicated, adhered to, and regularly reviewed, in collaboration with Log, Admin and Country Coordinator accordingly.
Ensure timely and accurate security / incident reports are sent to the Country Coordinator.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Academic: University degree or diploma.
- Masters in International Cooperation / Public Health / Humanitarian Aid is desirable.
- Other: Project management and Human Resources

Requirements:

Language requirements: Fluent English (written and spoken). Native Arabic.

Computer requirements: Office Package.

Experience:

Experience of minimum 3 years with an international NGO working in emergency contexts, managing projects, preferably within the health
Previous experience of project planning and budget holding; proposal and report
Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives and indicators, )
Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style (experience managing staff)
Experience of security management at the field site level is an asset.
Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office.

COMPETENCE PROFILE:

Ability to work under a minimum of supervision
Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
Strong problem solving and organizational skills in day to day and crisis situations
Strong communication (written and spoken) and interpersonal skills with experience in managing a diverse team
Team spirit and networking skills
Cultural awareness and adaptability
Strict compliance with the safety protocols established for the country and MdM mission
Alignment with principles and ethics of Medicos del Mundo
Identification with the lines of work, values and mission of Médicos del Mundo

AVAILABILITY & DURATION

Type of contract: Full time

Duration of the contract: 12 months including 3 months' probation period, with a possibility of extension based on performance and fund availability.

Compensation package

Medicos del Mundo’s Salary charts will apply.

The compensation package total is from 91,200 ILS to 104,406 ILS gross / year divided in 12 payments and based on experience. In addition, MdM Spain covers a transportation allowance for the staff.

How to Apply:

People interested in the position must send their resume or CV with 2 references in English to: coord.palestine@medicosdelmundo.org before October 31, 2022.

Please indicate in the email subject the job title: Field Manager - Gaza.

coord.palestine@medicosdelmundo.org

Applications that fail to abide by the Submission guidelines will not be considered.

Notes:

MdM Spain will contact only pre-selected candidates by email. Applications unanswered within 15 days after deadline must be considered dismissed.

The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

“Medicos del Mundo stands for equal opportunities for everyone. We establish positive action measures for those who, due to functional or social diversity and/or cultural exclusion, belong to groups that are underrepresented in the positions we offer. Therefore, no candidate with a valid profile will be rejected for functional diversity or for being culturally or socially excluded due to birth, ethnicity, sex, gender or any other personal, social, or cultural condition”.