MSF-CH is seeking candidates for the post of: Assistant Head of Mission
To support its humanitarian operations in Somalia
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. At present, MSFCH operates in four project locations in Somalia: Belet Weyne, Dinsor, Hawa Abdi, and Afgoi.
Location: Nairobi and visits to Somalia
Start date: April 2010
Type of contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract
Scope of responsibilities:
To support its humanitarian operations in Somalia
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. At present, MSFCH operates in four project locations in Somalia: Belet Weyne, Dinsor, Hawa Abdi, and Afgoi.
Location: Nairobi and visits to Somalia
Start date: April 2010
Type of contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract
Scope of responsibilities:
- Detailed analysis and reporting of the Somali context
- Advise on the management and development of MSFCH activities in Somalia
- Following issues concerning Somalia in the media (local news, internet, radio)
- Representing MSF at various meetings both in Nairobi and in Somalia
- Briefing of regional and international staff about the Somali context and culture
- Visits to the field projects to discuss context issues with the field teams
- Translation of documents as and when required
- Security adviser to the different departments within the coordination team
- Maintain and elaborate further strong network of contacts
Recruitment criteria:
- Previous MSF or NGO experience in a management position
- Strong familiarity with the Somali context
- Fluent written and spoken English and Somali
- Computer literate
- Valid passport
Personal qualities:
- Mature, responsible personality
- Diplomacy
- Organization skills
- Should be proactive and show initiative
- Good communication skills
- Rigor and Flexibility
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
Application only by email:
Please send your:
Please send your:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Scanned diplomas/certificates
- Contact details of 2 referent persons
- Scanned recommendation letters from previous employers
Subject of email: “Application for Assistant Head of Mission”
Applicants must indicate how they heard about this advertisement.
Application must be received the latest on the 10th of April 2010
Only short-listed candidate will be contacted
MSFCH is an equal opportunity employer
