About the Role
To provide emergency response capacity for MSF in country programme operations (90%). This often consists of filling key operational management positions when opening new programmes in emergency settings or within existing programmes/projects. These responses may be under the management of the Emergency Desk, of other operational desks of OCA depending on the situation.
The emergency coordinator can be asked to contribute to emergency support activities including scanning, emergency preparation, contribution to guidelines, facilitation of MSF trainings, etc.
Description of the job
Preparation, design and implementation of emergency projects and country programmes in new countries or locations with existing OCA presence
Carry out assessments and exploratory assignments, either via desk study and/or on ground assessments
Readjust the strategy and resources in a timely manner depending on context changes
Closing projects/programmes in specific circumstances
Function as coordinator at capital or project level in emergency projects, new country programmes or key existing projects (interim management)
Contribute to the update and development of guidelines and procedures regarding emergency management in liaison with the different departments at HQ
Contribute to the development and implementation of trainings for emergency staff, as well as attending trainings for personal development
Contribute to being part of the OCA Emergency Team in terms of participation in meetings, discussions, etc
Remains open and flexible to respond to the needs of the Emergency Desk or other desks