Democratic Republic of the Congo: Operational Coordinator, Kinshasa, DRC

The Operational Coordinator is in charge of representing and coordinating MAGNA medical projects in DR Congo with its main seat in Kinshasa.

The responsibilities of Operational Coordinator include operational and project management, human resources management, financial management, communication and representation of MAGNA in DRC. The Operational Coordinator has delegated responsibilities with regard to safety and security at project level. S/he plays a key role in ensuring the quality and appropriateness of the project activities (nutrition, SGBV and other projects) and the implementation of MAGNA programs in-country. S/he is responsible for follow up of the humanitarian situation in DRC and participates in coordination meetings. This contribution gives meaning to the MAGNA’s medical humanitarian policies, principles and values.

Closing date: 22^nd July 2016

Position to be filled: end of September 2016

Job location: Kinshasa or nearby province, DRC (with possible field trips)

General presentation of MAGNA:

MAGNA is international humanitarian organization whose objective is to provide medical aid to populations in crisis. MAGNA organizes humanitarian and developmental projects in the context of poverty, disease, conflicts or natural disaster and regardless of ethnicity, religion or nationality of the beneficiaries.

MAGNA approach is based on reinforcement of capacities of local actors as often as possible, in order to assure the durability and autonomy of care of the beneficiaries.

Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Operational Director and Operational Manager and direct supervision of Country Manager the Operational coordinator is:

• Responsible for strategy, implementation and evaluation of impact and relevance of the project activities
• Reviews and updates country policy and other documents
• Draws up the Project’s priorities and objectives, the action plan, the chronogram and partnerships. Participates in drawing up the Project Action Plan and the Project’s budget
• Ensures that activities are in line with the objectives defined within the project and the country strategy
• Guarantee that project/s underway is implemented in line with organization’s policies and general principles with optimal use of medical, logistical, financial and human resources
• Provides accurate and timely project-related reports and formulates suggestions
• Is responsible for human resource management of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team including supervision and coaching of local and international staff
• Provides regular reports on programmatic, security and contextual matters
• Represents MAGNA in DRC to local communities, national authorities, international and national representations within the country, in close coordination with Operational Section
• Promotes MAGNA values and principles

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum experience of 3 years in International Humanitarian Organisation
• University degree in social sciences, medical sciences, public health, program management or related field
• Demonstrated and valued experience in project and financial management, proved by pertinent professional experience
• Experience with operational security management in Africa, experience in DRC an asset
• Willingness and ability to work in unstable contexts
• Commitment for minimum 12 months in the post
• Advanced in French and English (written and oral)
• Knowledge of computer software (Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook)
• Leadership and ability to train and manage staff
• Analytical skill and strategic vision
• Demonstrated communication, reporting and organizational skills
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and under constraint delays

Conditions:

• Salary defined by the MAGNA grid
• Monthly living allowance
• Housing allowance
• One flight per year to mission
• Provision of medical and repatriation insurance

Interested European candidates are requested to send their CV and a motivation letter to: ocb@magna.sk.

The email subject: DRC 2016 OC

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.