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 {OCBA stands for Operational Centre Barcelona - Athens, operating in 23 countries through the five operational units (i.e. Operational Cells – OCs), an Emergency Unit (EU), Humanitarian Affairs Advisors and other departments and areas that supporting Operations and the social mission.}

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 based in Eastern Africa (Nairobi)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 to Argentina around middle of 2012.Currently the Cell, included in the Unit of Eastern Africa, manages three missions: Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia.

What would your mission be?

The Operational Cell-based Logistics Advisor (TELOCO) will disseminate and implement the policies and standards defined by the Logistics Department and will ensure the alignment of the Logistics Dept. policies and standards with those of other departments represented in Cell, and that result is appropriate with the context of the missions assigned to the operational portfolio of the Op-Cell.

Ensure the quality of the programmes as well as the respect for MSF humanitarian principles in the missions managed by the cell, through technical supervision, follow-up and advice.

The TELOCO is part of the Operational Cell (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 Medical Deputy RECO, one Logistics Advisor (TELOCO), one Finances Advisor (FINOCO) and one Human Resources Advisor (REHUCO).

S/he is hierarchically accountable to the Head of the OC (RECO), while functionally linked to the Head of the Operational Logistics Unit of the Logistics Department.

What are we looking for?

Minimum experience of 2 years as a Logistician in MSF, including 1 year as Logistics Coordinator.Fluent English, French and Spanish are all essential to manage the portfolio of countries, (at least two languages).IT knowledge as advanced user.Technical experience in technical areas such as: Supplies, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, Cold Chain, Construction, Transportation, etc.Competencies: Identification with MSF, Analytical Thinking, Quality and Results orientation. Planning and Organising, Capacity of Influence, Teamwork.Which will your responsibilities be?
Provide strategic and technical support to field teams in all phases of the project cycle for regular, exploratory and emergency missions.Define and justify the logistic strategy of the projects within portfolio, ensuring it aligned with both Operations and Logistics Dept’s objectives, providing logistics advice when drafting the annual planning of the projects.Supervise and give support in the implementation of logistical policies and plans. Ensure that the Organisation’s logistics principles, guidelines, and policies are implemented.Ensure appropriate procurement, monitoring and management of logistical resources.Ensure that emergency buffer stocks in the missions are consistent with the EPP (Emergency Preparedness Plan) jointly with Technical Referents.Follow up, jointly with the Technical Referents, the logistical content of the projects through field visits and technical reports.Support the logistical teams in the field when drafting the technical parts of reports for donors, ratifying them with his/her Deputy RECO before submitting them to the corresponding donors.Participate in ITC processes, ensuring that the Organization’s ITC principles, guidelines and policies are implemented.Transmit missions’ ITC resources requirements and support needs to Communication and Systems Unit, making sure they are pertinent to ensure appropriate procurement of resources and support to missions.Participate in security management following up that the agreed practical security measures are implemented in the field in the necessary time frame.Participate in Human Resources processes and training, collaborating with the REHUCO (JDs, field positions assignment, LogCos development, Bf/Dbf, courses/information sessions, etc.)Contribute to his/her Operational Cell participating actively in decision making processes within his/her Operational Cell.Manage the communication channels with the teams in the missions and /or the Logistics Department, for issues that affect assigned portfolio.This Job Description may undergo some changes in the future depending on the decentralized new setup.

What are we offering?

Based in Nairobi at the OCBA Office.We offer a very competitive annual gross salary in the Kenyan Market: between 4,051,651 and 4,630,458 KES, plus secondary benefits based on the OCBA salary policy.For international applicants we top the salary with a reward package which includes a bonus (in Euros) between 29% or 54% of the salary base, depending on the chosen package, e.g.: if Spanish contract we foresee a bonus of 29% 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.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 "LOGISTIC ADVISOR CELL NBO" to: recruitment-bcn@barcelona.msf.org

Closing date: 18th March 2012

Replies will only be sent to short-listed candidates.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian action - driven organisation, providing aid to populations in need.

Currently MSF Spain wishes to recruit the below vacant temporary positions, based in Nairobi

Human Resources Referent

Mission

The HR Officer is responsible for implementing MSF HR policies in the East Africa Unit and for coordinating and developing all internal HR management processes for the office: recruiting and selection, hiring, HR management, development and training.

S/he works closely with the MSF Spain HR Department.

This position ensures that MSF Spain office staff are adequately integrated and managed.

Selection Criteria

University degree in Economics, Business Studies, Humanities, HR or the like.
Preferably a Master's or postgraduate degree in HR.
At least 2 years' experience in a job with responsibilities in HR management, preferable in the non-profit making sector.
Consolidated experience and knowledge of global HR management (selection, administration, competency-based management, training).
Work experience with expatriate staff or at the international level is desired.
Fluent English. Knowledge of Swahili, French and/or Spanish desired.
IT working knowledge (Microsoft Office).
Knowledge of the ERP-SAP system is an asset.
Field experience with MSF or other humanitarian NGOs is a plus.Conditions

The HR Referent job is a temporary and par time position.

Applicants should send their CV and a cover letter, under the reference “HR NBO”, to:

MSFE-RRHH-NBO@barcelona.msf.org

or

MSF-Spain,
Attn: Human Resources Referent
P.O.Box:52837-00200
Nairobi, Kenya

Deadline for Applications: 2nd March 2012

Replies will only be sent to short-listed candidates.

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Vacancy: Medical Activity Manager

Reference No. 1146

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international Non Governmental Organization. In MSF Spain Somalia mission we are currently recruiting for the position of a Medical Activity Manager, based in Nairobi (50%) and Somalia (50%).

Main Objectives of Position

Follows up medical activities (Maternity, OPD consultations-Tuberculosis- Violence, Stabilization Centre, Laboratory, Reference System and Response to Emergencies) in the project; ensures the proper implementation of medical protocols and the quality of medical care, analyses statistics and reports, supports medical staff involved in the medical activity.

He/She is the technical reference person for the medical field staff in the project.

Participates actively in the definition, planning, implementation and evaluation of all medical activities in the project area.

Required Skills

Education: Essential: Clinical Officer / Medical doctor.

Essential: Epidemiological knowledge.

Desirable: Training in tropical diseases.

Desirable: Complicated Nutrition management training and/or experience

Experience: Essential: Working experience of at least two years in relevant job.

Desirable: Working experience with MSF or other INGOs.

Desirable: Working experience in Somalia.

Languages: Essential: Fluent English and Somali spoken and written.

IT Knowledge: Essential: Computer knowledge (Office- advanced user level).

Personal Qualities

Diplomacy and confidentiality.Respect medical ethics.Communication and organizational skills.Flexibility, Accountability, Dynamic and have ability to listen.Willing to travel to Somalia (Mogadishu and Jowhar)Ability to work in a complex / insecure environment.For full information, please visit our web page http://www.somali.msf.org/

All applicants should send an application letter (explaining relevant experience and motivation), CV, recommendation letters and relevant certificates to the

Human Resource Coordinator,
MSF Spain Kenya,
P.O Box 52837, 00200 Nairobi

or per email msferecruitment@gmail.com: please state the reference no. 1146 in the subject line of the email.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Closing date: 18.12.2011, 17:00hrs.

Foreseen starting date: January 2012

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Job Title: Medical Doctor with Obstetrics / Gynaecology surgical skills

Duty Station / Mission: Ijara Project, North-eastern Kenya

Duration: 6 months fixed term contract (with possibility of extension subject to operations).

Main Objective of Position

Ensure and provide quality clinical and surgical care services for Ijara population in Sangailu and Hulugo Health Centers. Refer complicated obstetric emergency cases to Masalani District Hospital, ensuring medical care provided is in line with the MOH / MSF standard guidelines.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Provide quality medical and surgical care in supported facilities.Provide assistance to EMOC, in MSF supported facilities.Provide technical support to the Medical teams..Ensure a good referral system is in place for emergency cases..Perform emergency surgical interventions, when needed in the District Hospital, and other supported Health facilities..To be on call for Obstetric emergencies.Ensure quality control of disinfections and sterilization processes of material and equipment.Participate in medical and team meetingsReport writing.Required skills and qualifications:

Education: Medical Doctor with OBS/GYN surgical skills

Experience:

Minimum 2 years working experience in Obstetrics & GynaecologyWorking experience with MSF or other NGOs is desirableWorking experience in developing countries is desirableFluency in written and spoken English Kiswahili (Somali desirable)Team Player with cultural awareness and flexibilityDiplomatic and able to work in an unstable & complex environmentAll applicants should send an application letter (explaining relevant experience and motivation), CV, recommendation letters and relevant certificates to the

Human Resource Coordinator,
MSF Spain Kenya,
PO Box 52837, 00200
Nairobi

or per email msfsrecruitment@gmail.com: please quote the reference no. 1131 in the subject line of the email, or on the envelope.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Foreseen starting day mid September

Deadline for application: 02nd Sept 2011

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international Non Governmental Organization.
MSF Spain Somalia mission is currently recruiting for the positions of Medical Activity Managers, based in Nairobi with regular field visits to our projects in Somalia. Main Objectives of the PositionsPosition 1: Reference No. 1123

Follows up medical activities (EPI, Dressing, NUT - ATFP/SFP-, MCH, Nursing protocols, Sterilization, Hygiene and Pharmacy) in the project; ensures the proper implementation of medical protocols and the quality of medical care, analyses statistics and reports, supports medical staff involved in the medical activity.

He/She is the technical reference person for the nursing-related field staff in the project.
Participates actively in the definition, planning, implementation and evaluation of all nursing-related activities in the project area

Position 2: Reference No. 1124Follows up medical activities (Maternity, OPD consultations-Tuberculosis-Violence, Stabilization Centre, Laboratory, Reference System and Response to Emergencies) in the project; ensures the proper implementation of medical protocols and the quality of medical care, analyses statistics and reports, supports medical staff involved in the medical activity.

He/She is the technical reference person for the medical field staff in the project.
Participates actively in the definition, planning, implementation and evaluation of all medical activities in the project area.

For full information please visit our web page www.somali.msf.org
All applicants should send an application letter (explaining relevant experience and motivation), CV, recommendation letters and a relevant certificates to the

Human Resource Coordinator,
MSF Spain Kenya,
P.O Box 52837, 00200
Nairobi

or per email msfsrecruitment@gmail.com: please quote the reference no. 1124 /1123 in the subject line of the email, or on the envelope.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Closing date: 28.6.2011, 17:00hrs. Foreseen starting day: asap.

Supply Officer for Somalia

Based in Nairobi (50%) and Somalia (50%)

Reference No. 1113

Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) Spain is an international humanitarian Non Governmental Organization, operating in Somalia.

We are currently recruiting for the position of a Supply Officer, with regular visits to our projects in Somalia to give support to the field teams, provide technical training and coaching to the logistic departments in the field (Mogadishu, Balad and Jowhar).

Main tasks include, but not limited to:

Responsible for proper order management relating to the MSF Spain Somalia supply.Ensure an efficient order system and procedure is in place and implemented along the whole supply for the Somalia mission: field level, Nairobi office suppliers and shipmentWill have total flexibility to travel to the field as this position requires constant travel to Somalia.Specific areas to check and advice on are supply procedures, warehousing and stock control, communication, power supply, IT systems, equipment and maintenance, inventory updating, transport, HRM, asset management.Will advise the Logco on any issues related to suppliersProvide direct logistical support to the projects as required under the direction of the LogCo.Provide logistical support to emergency interventions and assessments, including travel at short notice to work on emergency interventions.Cover the main functions of the logistics team in their absence to make sure the standard activities are proceeding as normal in capital.Secondary education essentialFormal qualification in supply managementMinimum of 1 year experience on logistics with NGO’sAdvanced user in basic Microsoft applications (word, excel, PowerPoint etc)Knowledge of Kenyan custom law.High level of dynamism, accuracy and anticipation.Knowledge of cold chainExperience in Supply.Experience in construction.Fluent in written and spoken English and SomaliKiswahili desirableGood organization skills.Good team player with leadership abilities.Excellent communication skills, both written (reporting and mail) and oral.If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV detailing the above requirements, motivation letter, copy of certificates and any recommendation letter from previous employers to the MSF-Spain Somalia Admin department in Nairobi, email address: msferecruitment@gmail.com

Please state clearly the job title and the reference number 1113 in the subject line of your application email.

Application must be received on or before the 13th March 2011.

Interested candidates are asked to avail themselves for interview and examinations shortly thereafter.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

MSF-E is an equal opportunity employer.

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