Deputy Head Of Mission/deputy Country Director

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / أطباء بلا حدود is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people in 70 countries who are affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation and our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality. We offer basic healthcare, perform surgery, fight epidemics, rehabilitate and run hospitals and clinics, carry out vaccination campaigns, operate nutrition centres, and provide mental healthcare. Our activities include the treatment of injuries and disease, maternal care and the provision of humanitarian aid. Where necessary, we set up sanitation systems, supply safe drinking water, and distribute relief to assist survival. Check the links: Médecins Sans Frontières    أطباء بلا حدود Médecins Sans Frontières T-shirt      أطباء بلا حدود - موظفي   Post title: Deputy Head of Mission/Deputy Country Director Duty Station: Beirut – Coordination (with travel to project location as required) Salary: Based on the organization scale (Level 13) Reports to: Head of Mission Contract status: National Staff Contract, one-year renewable   MAIN OBJECTIVE OF POSITION   Main Purpose:   Support the Head of Mission/Country Director through delegated tasks and responsibilities in order to contribute to the optimal functioning of the mission.  The Deputy Head of Mission/Deputy Country Director replaces the Head of Mission/Country Director in his/her absence.   Accountabilities The responsibilities delegated to the Deputy Head of Mission/Deputy Country Director will be dependent on the needs of the mission, but general responsibilities of the position include: Upon request of the Head of Mission/Country Director, represent MSF at all levels (government authorities and other institutions in the country, other MSF sections, media etc) and negotiate terms of collaboration and defend MSF positioning, principles and value when needed. Support the Head of Mission/Country Director in understanding and resolving operational, administrative and legal constraints being faced in the mission Develop and maintain appropriate contacts to authorities as delegated by the Head of Mission/Country Director In collaboration with the Head of Mission/Country Director oversee the development and implementation of communication and advocacy strategies in the mission Participate in the definition, monitoring and analysis of MSF projects in the mission in accordance with MSF operational strategies, including: -       Participate in the analysis of the social, political and humanitarian situation of the country including the consequences of a potential MSF intervention. -       Participate in the definition of MSF programs: objectives, activities, indicators, financial, material and human resources needed. -       Support the Head of Mission/Country Director in the preparation of project proposals, reports for authorities and general mission reporting.   Coordinate and activate the emergency response procedure when necessary, participate in exploratory missions and assessments.   Provide support to the Head of Mission/Country Director in the induction of the new staff, ensuring they are properly briefed on the context and mission.     SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:   Education:  University degree, particularly in the field of international relations or political science   Experience: Previous experience of at least two years in management positions in humanitarian assistance with an (I)NGO, preferably in MSF. Desirable experience in humanitarian assistance outside of Lebanon.   Competences In depth knowledge of the the historical, political, economic and social Lebanese context High level communication skills – written and oral demonstrated experience in high level negotiations High level networking capacities   APPLICATION PROCESS Send motivation letter with updated CV to: MSFOCB-beirut-devmanager@brussels.msf.org   DEADLINE: Completed applications must be received by: 22 December 2016