Programme Support Manager
19 Aug 2009 14:20:00 GMT
Deadline date: 31 Jan 2010 |
| Organisation: | Medair - Switzerland |
| Location: | 214383 |
| Type: | contract |
| Salary: | TBA (000's USD) |
| Description: | MEDAIR – A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable. Workplace: Based in Bunia, covering project area in Province Oriental, DR Congo Starting Date: ASAP Contract Details: 100%, 2 years Project Overview There are currently 2 main sectors of intervention that are being run in DR Congo from the three bases Bunia, Isiro and Dungu; Projects in the medical sector – involve limited provision of drugs and medical supplies, training and supervision of around 400 health structures in 27 health zones. Also working with HIV awareness and treatment, malaria prevention and treatment and various specialised groups - for example the displaced and dependants of the military; also involved in epidemic response; projects in reconstruction and rehabilitation of health care facilities and roads. Responsibilities Support the Country Director, in the effective planning, implementation, monitoring and management of the Medair DR Congo programme. Line manage the support management personnel in DR Congo i.e. Finance Managers, Logistics Coordinator, Procurement Manager / IT and HR / Admin Manager and Isiro Base Manager. Qualifications •University degree and relevant professional experience desirable Experience •Experience in people, business and project management •Working knowledge (oral and written) in French •2 years management experience Medair standard working requirements for the field •Minimum 12 months professional experience in a relevant field •Committed Christians and strong adherence to Medair values •Strong English communication skills (oral and written) •Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook •Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions •Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty •Single or married - without children, no dependent children •Successful completion of Medair’s Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC) To apply for this position For full information on this and other Medair work opportunities, please click on the link below and follow the Experienced Relief Worker path: http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/ We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate. |
