Do you want to be part of an interesting and exciting project with prospects and potential for personal growth in Médecins sans Frontières OCBA?
We want you on board! We want your expertise and your commitment towards MSF! We want your contributions to build an innovative and exciting project in which you can learn, develop and grow along with MSF OCBA .
Background
The decentralization of the management of operations is one initiative amongst the many that are part of IONI (International Operational Network Initiative). In a few words, IONI is the very big frame in which we will invite new stakeholders to help us define, execute and govern the next operational project in a network approach as opposed to a central (OC) approach. Consistent with that, we will manage operations through a decentralised model within the bigger frame. The objectives of the decentralization of operations are: to deliver high quality and relevant operations fed by diverse thinking and meaningful partnerships; to increase reactivity to respond to needs of population thanks to an agile and effective decision-making process; to make informed decisions more adapted and flexible to environmental changes and finally to allow the organization to grow in scope and number of programs.
OCBA visualizes a medium term construction with operational units in two regions of the world. - One unit will be based in Eastern Africa (Nairobi) at the end of 2011 after a few months in Barcelona to do the corresponding handover and to consolidate the knowledge on HQ dynamics. - One unit is already working in Barcelona and after, taking into consideration the lessons learned from the first decentralised unit in Eastern Africa, it will be decentralised in Latin-America sometime in 2012.
At the moment, the Cell included in the Unit of Eastern Africa, manages four missions: Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia and Uganda.
What would your mission be?
The Deputy Head of Operational Cell (Deputy RECO) provides support strategic orientations, project design and management and ensures the well functioning of the cell, within the framework of Executive Plan, Operational Policy and operations annual orientations plan in order to perform relevant, high-impact operations. S/he is hierarchically under the RECO within his/her portfolio; RECO provides him/her with support, guidance, supervision and development of professional competences.
As part of the Operational Cell (OC), The Deputy RECO when needed, takes over the RECO in overall management and direction of the OC. The Operational Cell is a matrix-like “team set-up” integrating members of the different services or departments of MSF OCBA as the basis for direct support and guidance to the missions within the Cell’s portfolio. Each OC is made up of a person in charge of the Cell (RECO), one Deputy RECO, one Health Advisor (TESACO), one Logistics Advisor (TELOCO), one Finances Advisor (FINOCO) and one Human Resources Advisor (REHUCO).
What are we looking for?
Degree from University or Higher Institute (in medicine, nursing, bio-medical sciences, social sciences, political sciences, economy, judicial sciences…).Medical or paramedical background is considered as an asset. Minimum of 3 years experience with MSF or another humanitarian organisation in coordination positions. Highly knowledgeable of and interested in the international humanitarian context. Fluent in English, Spanish and French (at least two languages). IT knowledge as advanced user. Competencies: Identification with MSF, Strategic Vision, Results and Quality Orientation, Planning and Organising, Leadership, People management, Teamwork
Which will your responsibilities be?
Participate in the organisational strategy providing support in the reflection on positioning and the role of MSF OCBA regarding humanitarian crises and related dilemmas, protection issues and operational strategies within portfolio and beyond, through organising, promoting and participating in debates, analysis and reflection exercises. Provides support when defining the operational strategy and when reviewing the OBCA’s Operational Policy and operational annual orientations based on evaluation of the implementation of this policy and the analysis of evolution of humanitarian challenges in the assigned portfolio. Provides support to RECO in the definition of security policies. Provides support when defining the strategy of missions within portfolio, conducting context analyses. Provides support when planning and budgeting for missions and planning and organisation for the Operations Department. Consolidate the annual planning and budget of missions within the portfolio. Supervise and provide support when implementing the CPP and annual operational plan in the projects within portfolio. Supervise all aspects of management of the missions, projects, exploratory missions and interventions in the assigned portfolio, based on the annual operational orientations. Provide support to RECO to ensure that MSF role on humanitarian action and “témoignage” is effectively executed by identifying related medical-humanitarian dilemmas, defining lobbying, advocacy and communication strategies. Provide tactical support and advice to the Operational Cell and HoM in the follow-up and orientation of projects. Provide support to RECO with the analysis and evaluation of the implementation of lobbing, advocacy and communication strategies within portfolio. Elaborate with Operational Finance (FinOp) the reporting to donor agencies, and with Fundraising the reporting to major donors. Ensure support and supervision for the day to day management of the cell team. Promote knowledge management collaborating with the Training Unit in the definition of the contents of MSF-OCBA courses, facilitating them when needed, to adapt them to the Organisation’s needs. Take over the RECO as cell manager in his/her absence. This Job Description may undergo some changes in the future depending on the decentralized new setup.
What are we offering?
Based in Nairobi OCBA Office, after a short initial period in Barcelona. We offer a very competitive annual gross salary in the Kenyan Market: between 4,429,167 and 4,921,297 KES, plus secondary benefits based on the OCBA salary policy. For international applicants we top your salary with a reward package which includes a bonus (in Euros) between 28% or 54% of the salary base depending on the chosen package, e.g.: if Spanish or European contract we foresee a bonus of 28% of the salary base; if local contract we offer a bonus of 54% of the salary base. The document about the salary and working conditions for the position will be sent to all candidates in this position who meet the requirements. In the middle time the position could lead to a higher responsibility position. Full time job. Travel to the projects 25-30% of the time. Moral commitment: 3 years. Starting date: as soon as possible.
How can you apply?
Applicants should send their CV and a covering motivation letter under the reference "DEPUTY HEAD CELL NBO” to: recruitment-bcn@barcelona.msf.org Closing date: 16th October 2011 Replies will only be sent to short-listed candidates.
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