ob Title: Base Coordinator
Work Base: Carnot, Central African Republic
Responsible to: Country Director
Start date: May 2012
Closing date: until suitable candidate is found
The
MENTOR Initiative is a “not for profit”, charitable, non-governmental
organisation devoted to reducing death and suffering from malaria in
humanitarian crises. The MENTOR Initiative is currently providing
ongoing emergency support to the most vulnerable communities in Liberia,
Angola, Kenya, Somalia, the Central African Republic and Southern Chad.
The
Base Coordinator for the field base in Carnot, Central African
Republic, will be directly responsible for the set-up and coordination
of the field base as well as for the malaria control activities carried
out.
The main responsibilities of this post include the following:
1. Set up of the Carnot base
The
Base Coordinator is directly responsible for the efficient set-up of
the field base in Carnot, Central African Republic. This includes among
others:
- In collaboration with the CD, identify a
suitable base in the chosen location. This base will serve both as
accommodation and office for the MENTOR team operating in Carnot.
- In
close collaboration with the Logistics Coordinator, equip as
appropriate and according to budget available. This includes energy
supply, communication, security and other infrastructure (furniture).
- In
close collaboration with the CD and the Medical Coordinator, recruit
local staff required for the Carnot base (certain field staff positions
may have to be recruited from Bangui)
2. Programme support:
With technical support from the Medical Coordinator, the Base Coordinator in Carnot is responsible for organising and
supervising malaria control activities in the target area. This includes:
- Under the direct management of the Medical Coordinator, selection, recruitment and training of 40 Malaria Agents.
- Ensure an efficient supply chain of commodities for the Malaria agents.
- Direct line management of the medical supervisors and ensure that work schedules and action plans are developed and
adhered to.
- Active participation in individual and supervisory sessions
- Close collaboration with other health stakeholders in the target area.
2. Operational support – Carnot base
With
support from the Finance Coordinator and the Logistics Coordinator, the
Base Coordinator ensures that the Carnot base operates on the basis of
MENTOR’s existing standardised systems and procedures within all aspects
of operational support:
- Assist the Financial
Coordinator (based in Bangui) with the proper implementation of MENTOR
finance field systems to ensure that timely and accurate financial
reporting is sent to the Financial Coordinator as required as well as
oversee adequate cash flow and regular follow up on budget expenditure
and planning.
- Oversee that standard MENTOR
administrative procedures and forms are adhered to and used for regular
administrative matters and, in particular, in regards to the initial set
up of the field base including registration of the organisation and/or
setup of MoUs with relevant local authorities.
- In close
collaboration with the Logistics Coordinator, ensure proper
implementation of logistics procedures for warehousing and asset
management, fleet and fuel management, communications systems and
maintenance, local procurement and overall programme logistics support
for programme activities.
- With the assistance from the
Finance Coordinator, ensure that HR management systems for the MENTOR
mission in Central African Republic are adhered to through transparent
recruitment procedures, respect of internal rules and regulations,
performance reviews, complaints systems, salary scale, local payroll
etc.
- In close collaboration with the CD, is responsible
for security management of the Carnot base. This includes strict respect
of general security rules (vehicle usage, curfew, appropriate behaviour
etc) by all team members and daily gathering, analysis and sharing
(with CD) of security related information.
4. Communication and HR communication
- Internal:
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Organise regular general team meetings, technical meetings as well as operational support meetings
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Provide input to MENTOR internal situation reports
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Carry out performance evaluations as required for staff members under his/her direct management.
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Overall responsible for the respect and adherence by expat and local
team members to the MENTOR code of conduct including policies in regards
to sexual harassment.
- External:
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Assist the CD with field related information for external reports and/or donor proposals.
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Participate in external meetings related to general or security context in the areas of intervention.
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Organise and participate in technical meetings with health stakeholders in the target area.
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Ensure a transparent and efficient exchange of data, context reports etc with relevant stakeholders.
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Provide support during agreed media related field visits as required by the CD
Profil recherché
Relevant tertiary level degree
or significant relevant experience within malaria control
At least 4 years field experience in a similar environment of which minimum two years would be as programme
Experience in managing teams in the field in insecure environments
Experience in overseeing and managing budgets and administration systems manager.
Langues parlées du candidat
Fluent French and good English (written and oral)
Qualité du candidat
Organised, self starter, able to build and maintain partnerships
Proven capacity to train others
Flexible and willing to learn
Excellent team worker and communications skills
Practical, hands on approach
Familiarity with NGO working environments and standard procedures.
Ability to work long hours
Honest, conscientious and reliable
Durée du contrat
Duration: 6 months
Salaire / Indemnité
Fee: USD3000 to USD4000 depending on experience
Documents à envoyer
Send a CV and letter of motivation to
recruitment@mentor-initiative.net
No CV only application will be considered
Email de la personne contact
recruitment@mentor-initiative.net
