MSF Switzerland Head of Mission Assistant (Senior Management Role) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland Kenya MissionMSF is a medical humanitarian organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. In Kenya, the Swiss section of MSF works in Dadaab and is in charge of emergency response over the North Eastern and Cost regions (other MSF sections covering the rest of the country).Job Title: Head of Mission Assistant (Senior Management Role)Location: Nairobi and occasional travel to MSF intervention areas

Length of contract: 1 year with possibility of extensionThe role is a senior management post reporting to the Head of Mission. He/she will be required to support the Head of Mission on the administrative part of coordination tasks, ensuring the relation with other agencies, local and national authorities.Package: Attractive package on offer with additional benefits including comprehensive health cover. Supportive learning environment within a large, dynamic International Medical Humanitarian Organization with dedicated career paths for proven staff. Main Tasks include, but not limited to:
Contributing to the analysis of the political and humanitarian context in the country and region.Taking active part in medical humanitarian emergency response, needs assessments, project design and management processes.Assisting the HoM on external and internal communications.Ensuring the administrative follow up of dossiers related to special authorizations.Facilitating contacts with local authorities and other humanitarian actors.Developing the associative aspect of the mission.

Be a holder of at least a Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (medical, paramedical, political science, international relations, humanitarian studies, business administration, communication or other relevant field).Extensive experience in and exposure to working in a dynamic political, security and humanitarian environment.At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position. Previous MSF experience is an advantage.Excellent analytical and negations skills with a proven experience at representation.Strong interpersonal skills, strong initiative, able to handle complex assignments with proactive attitude.Organized, autonomous and attentive to details.Punctual, reliable and flexible to work long hours when required.Good level of Somali language.
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, motivation letter, copies of certificates/diplomas and registration documents, mentioning on the envelope "Head of Mission Assistant” to MSF-Switzerland, Kenya Mission or deliver the application to:MSF Office – Dagahaley Refugee CampApplications must be received on or before 30th September, 2014. Please not that due to the high volumes of applications that are received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.