Médecins du Monde (MDM) France is an international medical organization, which has been present in the occupied Palestinian territory since 1995. It operates in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank through offices located in Jerusalem, Gaza and Nablus.

Currently, MDM-France in Nablus is developing a 3 years project (May 2013-May 2016) in partnership with MdM Suisse, the Palestinian Counseling Centre (PCC), MoH and MoE  to strengthen the access to quality mental health services with a special focus on children and adolescents.

At the same time MdM-France is developing a psychosocial project integrating a protection approach that has as objective to reduce the impact of settlers’ violence in the most exposed communities in the North West Bank.

Nablus base is integrated by 3 different departments: Technical, Administrative and Logistics under the coordination of the Fieldco.

The program manager is the hierarchical responsible for the technical team and depends hierarchically from the FieldCo.

The program manager works in coordination with the log base and the administrator

Position: Program Manager
Location:  Nablus
Duration: Full time, 6 Months – renewable.

Main purpose: 

Ensure the implementation of Nablus base projects in accordance with the project proposal, the MdM internal rules and procedures.

Main duties

1-Program management
-Ensures the planning and implementation of project activities by the technical team:
-Organize task distribution
-Supervision of technical team activities
-Calendar of activities
-Monitors and follow up the implementation of activities by the technical team, assessing the progress of current programs and their relevance in relation to the objectives set (Follow up of indicators)
-Support the technical team in the preparation of activities (preparation of ToR, training materials, training methodology, elaboration of reports…)
-Improves or creates management, data collection  and reporting tools with the support of the FieldCo and MHCo if needed ;
-Coordinates with administration and logistic departments what is needed for the correct implementation of the activities.
-Prepares with the log manager the procurement plan for the project activities
-Participates with the logistic and administrative department in the preparation of project activities budget
-Envisions and suggests initiatives to improve the functioning of MDM activities.
-Participates in the development of the strategy and in drafting proposals of operations for new projects;
-Responsible of the program component of the internal reports (weekly and monthly reports)
-Support the FieldCo in the donors reports
-Direct follow up of operative aspects of the project with Partners

2-Team management:
-Ensure information and communication flow between the technical department and the rest of departments in Nablus Base, and between the technical team and the FieldCo and MH Coordinator.
-Organizes regular team meetings, to communicate ,to program and assess the evolution of the program, and propose modifications and solutions when needed , found solution if needed
-Participates in the recruitment process of technical staff in Nablus Base
-Implements the annual interview of the technical team members
-Assists the Field Co in identifying training needs for the technical team members and in organizing the training
-In-job training on identified needs for the technical team

3-Other:
-In relation with the local community the program manager is MDM focal point for the village councils  and local community organizations 
-Supports the FieldCo in the preparation of the annual plan and Nablus strategy
-Supports the FieldCo in the preparation of new projects (need assessment, preparation of concept note, preparation of proposals…)
-Upon request, attends meetings representing the Field Co, and provides appropriate feed-back (minutes)
-Support to the MH Coordinator in the elaboration and implementation of technical recommendations for the projects
-Support to the Advocacy Officer by providing data, communication materials, facilitating contacts.
-Should be flexible to do any other duty required by his / her direct supervisor.

Qualifications and skills:
-Bachelor degree in management, psychology or social work ( Advanced degree in Public health with mental Health Managerial experience ) MA preferred    
-Minimum of 5 years’ Experience in working with INGO in similar position ,  preferably in MHPSS projects
-Human Resources management skills (Human resources Management. Ability to create an environment which encourages teamwork. Proven ability to inspire confidence in and build relationships with partners
-Program planning, budgeting and monitoring skills (Program Development: 
Comprehensive experience in program/project management. Proven capacity to generate ideas, assess political and social environment, develop and implement relevant strategies and projects.  )
-Good communication and interpersonal skills (Communication 

Skills: Excellent fluent written and verbal English and Arabic. Ability to communicate sensitively and assertively with a wide range of stakeholders. Proven capacity to negotiate and maintain relationships)
-Advanced Computer skills
-Context knowledge

Application Procedure:

Qualified applicants are invited to send their resume or CV and a one-page cover letter in English, by e-mail to 
 

mdm.nablus.recruitmentgmail.com

Please reference the job title as MDM/PROGRAM MANAGER 2015 in the subject line of your e-mail.

Dead line for receiving the application is Saturday the 8th of August, 2015

Please note that MDM will contact only pre-selected candidates and by email, the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with MDM