Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.
Closing date: 30 Nov 2009
Location: Sudan (the) - El Geneina, West Darfur
Overview of project
A relief response to the needs of approx 243’000 IDPs in West Darfur state. Activities include: provision of PHC, reproductive health, health education & hygiene promotion, improved water quality & access, and support of latrine construction. Some activities take place in El Geneina town, however most are in rural locations - Geneina, Sirba and Habila, Zalingei, Beida Provinces.
Responsibilities
On behalf of the Projects Coordinator (PC), to ensure the security of all programme personnel and Medair assets in West Darfur. To support the smooth functioning of the Darfur programme, by appropriate overall management of the Logistics department and Admin/Finance Department. Acting PC during leave, travel etc of the PC.
Qualifications
- Degree or relevant qualification
Experience
- 1 year minimum NGO management experience
- Experience of logistics in humanitarian aid programmes in unstable security environments desirable
- Security management experience desirable
Medair minimum working requirements for the field
- Committed to Medair values
- At least one year of professional experience in a relevant field (more experience preferred)
- Willing to commit to Medair for a minimum of one year
- Single, or married without children (or no dependent children)
- Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
- Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
- Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
- Successful completion of Medair Relief/Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)
How to apply
For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link, and check the Experienced Relief Worker section followed by Field Vacancies:
http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/
We request that all applications be completed on line at
http://www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.
Reference Code: RW_7XFFDD-12
