Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid in more than 70 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. 
The main purpose of the Position
Supporting the Head of Mission through delegated tasks and responsibilities. Being responsible for MSF’s operational response in the defined portfolio of projects, ensuring contacts with local authorities according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to contribute to the optimal functioning of the mission. The Deputy Head of Mission replaces the Head of Mission in his/her absence.

 Accountabilities 

• Contributing to the mission-wide strategy; including the Country Policy, Annual Plan, budget and policy frameworks: 

• Monitoring the annual plan to ensure alignment with MSF strategies and Mission policies. 

• Representing MSF towards other actors at national level and supporting the Project Coordinators (PC) with representation at local level.

• Contributing to the analysis of the political, humanitarian, and medical situation in the country and in the region. Identifying potential fields of intervention and determining response strategies. Supporting the Head of Mission in the preparation of project proposals and project reports for donors.

• Contributing to the planning and implementation of medical-humanitarian activities in the mission according to MSF standards and protocols, their monitoring and evaluation, as well as their outcomes  

• Coordinating, in close cooperation with the Medical Coordinator (Medco), the emergency response procedures and when necessary, participating in exploratory missions.

• Ensuring proper planning and coordination of resources in the projects in order to implement MSF activities:  

• Providing support to all project coordinators in project management, and preparation of project reports.

• In cooperation with the Medco supporting the PCs in the planning and control exercises.

• Supporting the HoM in implementing all Human Resources policies ensuring that MSF acts as a responsible employer in terms of working conditions and reduction of security and health risks.

• Monitoring, analysing, and ensuring the implementation of the local security plans.

• Guaranteeing and coordinating the implementation of the security framework and ensuring the understanding thereof within the mission, informing the Head of mission on potential security risks, incidents, and context changes

• Performing tasks delegated ad hoc by the Head of Mission depending on the dimension of the mission and taking into consideration sustainability in the treatment of the dossiers. 

MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities 

• Ensuring a gap filling of Project Coordinator positions in case of absence

• Strengthening our country networking for medical humanitarian access with various stakeholders across the regions

• Leading in support to the HR department the responsible behaviour/safeguarding awareness and its expansion to cover patients, beneficiaries, community and programme partners. 

Job Requirements

• Education: Essential University Degree in one of the following: Project Management, International Relations or Humanitarian action, development, and public related disciplines - Public Health and Global Health Management. 

           Experience: Essential at least Four years of previous experience in humanitarian assistance, preferably in Managerial positions of medical and/or humanitarian operations in MSF or Other NGOs.

• Essential proven professional experience in Field Operations within Ethiopia.

• Essential Flexibility and mobility to travel and being deployed in the field at short notice.

• Competencies: Essential ability to communicate effectively with different actors, Teamwork and Cooperation, Planning and Organizing, Strategic Vision, Leadership and People Management. 

• Knowledge: Essential IT Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Language: Essential Fluency in English and Other local languages are 

• Salary: 3,407 USD

How To Apply

If you are interested, please send your CV, cover letter (not more than one page), and National ID with “Deputy Head of Mission (Deputy Country Coordinator) position” written in the subject line directly through THIS LINK

Deadline: July 24, 2025. 

• Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Qualified Female Applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief. 

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