eMobile Emergency Coordinator

CONTEXT 

Within the Operations Department of MSF-Operational Centre Brussels (MSF-OCB), our Emergency Pool (E-pool) has as primary function to intervene directly and quickly with relevant medical activities in crisis situations such as conflicts, epidemics and natural disasters while guaranteeing the quality of interventions. It is also tasked with the monitoring and identification of crises that may arise.  

The E-Pool consists of emergency coordinators and specialists based in Brussels as well as an E-Pool mobile team composed by 25 to 30 emergency responders – the Emergency Pool Mobiles (eMobiles) - coordinating emergencies and implementing activities in the countries of MSF intervention. 

The eMobiles travel at short notice to any context where the E-Pool is leading interventions, and they undertake successive several short-term assignments between 6 weeks to 3 months though exceptionally, postings may extend beyond 3 months. In between assignments, they focus on briefings, debriefings, report writing, trainings or work on specific transversal topics and tools.

As Emergency Pool Mobile Emergency Coordinator, you are responsible for MSF’s operational response in the mission. In collaboration with the desk, you define the mission operational strategy and coordinate MSF’s program. You monitor humanitarian and medical needs and represent MSF. You ensure compliance to MSF’s charter, ethical standards and policies as well as international and national laws and regulations to realize organizational objectives and reach quality targets for the programme.

Priority will be given to assignments in emergency interventions on Head of Mission positions, but other positions such as project coordinator or any position relevant to the successful candidate’s background could also be covered, should there be no Emergency Coordinator available and should it be needed. The Emergency Coordinator manages teams in the countries of intervention and will be managed by the Emergency Coordinator in Brussels.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and analyse the political, security, humanitarian and medical situation in the country and in the area

• Identify/explore potential fields of intervention and define, implement, review and monitor response strategies based on needs and context. This should be done:

  • In accordance with MSF's charter, policies, protocols and ethical principles with consideration for international and national laws

  • In collaboration with the Project Coordinator, the rest of the field team, other MSF operational centres and health partners present in country and the Emergency Pool in Brussels 

• Participate in timely exploratory assignments and situation assessments (defining medical operational priorities when needed) and the development of the project policy, budget review and project proposals.

• Close emergency interventions including ensuring adequate handover to other stakeholders if possible, drafting a capitalization report and archive all relevant files at the end of the intervention

• Be responsible for all security aspects of the mission including the definition and implementation of the security framework in the country

• Represent MSF towards external stakeholders (national authorities, NGO’s, donors, military organizations, media, etc.) notably to build MSF acceptance, negotiate terms and conditions for field operations and advocate for a timely response to medical and humanitarian needs

• Be responsible for the planning and coordination of human, material and financial resources to ensure swift implementation of emergency responses including scale up and scale down and the overall performance of the programme

• Lead the programme and the staff, providing a clear vision for the direction of the mission and bringing staff together to achieve the mission’s objectives. Coordinate, supervise, coach, support, and provide feedback to team members’ they line manage

• Ensure MSF acts as a responsible employer in terms of working conditions, reduction of security and health risks and safeguarding

• Ensure the internal and external flow of information to keep staff and headquarters timely informed about context and operations and raise awareness externally about medical and humanitarian concerns

REQUIREMENTS

Education and experience 

• Relevant university degree, certificate, or diploma in public health, management, conflict studies or an equivalent through experience

• Minimum of 5 years of MSF experience (or other similar INGO) with international exposure

• Minimum of 3 years in a coordination position

• Experience in high security contexts 

• Medical or paramedical degree is an asset

• Experience in carrying out assessments, closure or opening projects or missions is an asset

• Experience in one of the following response an asset: outbreak, mass vaccination, nutritional crisis, conflict/war wounded, sexual violence care or mass displacement

Competencies 

• Strategic vision 

• Leadership (able to set priorities, make choices and assume decisions)

• Extremely flexible

• Capacity to negotiate 

• Networking and Building Relationships

• People management and development 

• Behavioural flexibility and cross-cultural awareness

• Resistance to stress

• Results and Quality Orientation

• Capacity to think ‘outside the box’

• Dynamism, rigor and reactivity 

Languages

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken is mandatory

• Knowledge of French is a strong asset

• Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese an asset

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: As soon as possible

• Location: Mainly carried out in the countries of intervention (all contexts) - Based in the country of residence in between assignments

• Contract type: Fixed term contract – Full-time

• Contract duration: 12 months (extendable)

• Salary as per MSF international salary grid
• The contractual terms, conditions and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidate and in respect of MSF standard function and salary grids
• Medical insurance 100% covered as per international package; 45 paid leaves; Accomplishment bonus of 1.5-month salary upon completion of 12-month contract
• No family position
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments 

Deadline for applications:  29th of April 2025

How to apply?

➢ Submit your application via the 'Apply here' button  

➢ You will be directed to the online application form for this position  

➢ It should take 5-10 minutes to complete.  Thank you in advance for having your CV and motivation letter ready to upload  

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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