Haiti Field Site Coordinator

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs.

Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision

Supervision of International Medical Corps field assessment teams, ensuring proper conduct and information gathering techniques are being upheld. Direct supervision of field site support staff in collaboration with Medical Officers, Programme Coordinators and the Team Leader. Support and motivate and supervise field program/logistics/ administrative/finance staff in their work, by information exchange, brainstorming and planning sessions

Office Set Up

Locate and set up International Medical Corps field offices ensuring that all departments are established (HR, Finance, IT, Communications, Programmes, logistics) Locate and establish warehouse space Hire and train national staff Ensure adherence to International Medical Corps housing policy

Emergency Funding

With the team, identify funding opportunities and contribute to the design of new program concepts and support of International Medical Corps emergency program development

Stakeholder Mapping

Responsible for researching and recording humanitarian and local authority activities, by sector and by region – to identify program gaps and to strengthen coordination of activities and general relationships with other organizations.

Reporting

Facilitate and assure accurate and well-documented reporting internally within International Medical Corps and to donors Assure that such reporting contributes to the effective management of the program and meets donor quality standards and compliance regulations

Security

Ensure monitoring of the security situation by the security focal point and ensure implementation of security rules and regulations

Representation and Outreach

Represent International Medical Corps to donor bodies, the Ministry of Health, UN agencies, other NGOs and local authorities

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• University degree preferably in humanitarian affairs or other relevant studies • Over three years of professional experience in Disaster Relief • Experience in project management • Familiarity with relevant stakeholders, especially international organizations (EU, UN) • Good understanding of financial management and strategic planning • Understanding and ability to work in unstable and multi-cultural environment (cultural sensitivity) • Full computer literacy and adequate administrative skills • Fluency in written and spoken English and French.

LANGUAGES

• French is required.

CONDITIONS

• Travel to the project areas as required in coordination with Team Leader

HOW TO APPLY

To officially begin the application process, please visit our website and go to our “Careers” page. Find your desired position, click on the position title and complete the application at the bottom of the job description.