Team Leader - Tunusia

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 to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

JOB SUMMARY The Team Leader is responsible for the all the technical and operational activities of International Medical Corps' operations in Tunisia and Libya.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Program Management • Conduct needs assessment for project/activity implementation • Ensure all activities are conducted timely, cost and quality effective • Represent the organization and liaise with local and national authorities, UN, NGO, and donor agencies to promote programs, facilitate successful coordination of activities and ensure transparency in the community • Identify new projects, participate in writing and reviewing proposal applications • Provide technical inputs and assistance to programs with particular reference to financial management and reporting systems

1. Compliance • Oversee program operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, Donor regulations and local laws • Monitor, evaluate and report on all program activities to Country Director
2. Program Development • Pursue new sources of donor funding and maintain adequate donor funding levels to sustain identified program and support activities • Participate in drafting and editing proposals • Remain aware of donor funding intentions • Participate in UN health, Nutrition and WAS Cluster coordination to ensure the organizations programs playing a vital role
3. Human Resources • Oversee the recruitment and selection of qualified program field staff, recommend promotions, disciplinary action and termination of staff in consultation with supervisors • Collaborate with security officer/CD to maintain security of staff in the field locations • Make frequent site visits to facilities to ensure that appropriate care and training are being conducted and to offer support to field staff • Maintain open lines of communications with all field staff
4. Security • Monitor security level and consult with the Director of Global Security to upgrade or downgrade security level • Responsible for ensuring that Incident Report Forms are completed and submitted to HQ Security in a timely manner (within 12 hours) • Ensure application and compliance of security protocols and policies • In cooperation with the Security Coordinator, monitor the security situation and inform the Country Director through weekly security reports • Collect and document local security related information (social & political context, external players, presence/reasons for conflict, military developments, political economy of armed groups), and communicates to the Country Director • Collaborate with local agencies to aid with security management

REQUIREMENTS • 5-7 yrs of project management experience (management, planning, staff development and training skills) in emergency / development programs • Experience working in the region is highly preferred • Comprehensive knowledge and working experience with USAID/OFDA, EU, DfID and other donors; • Minimum financial management including preparing and managing budgets, banking activities, contracts and negotiations • Experience in developing and managing procurement and logistical procedures and policies • Skills and knowledge in program sustainability and capacity building, public-private partnerships and project monitoring and evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative methods) • Strong writing, presentation and program development skills; • Proven capabilities in leadership required • Strong negotiation, interpersonal and organization skills

LANGUAGES • Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret, technical and non-technical in the English language. • Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, senior government and rebel leaders and other related regional players • Ability to speak Arabic language a plus

CONDITIONS • Accommodation, food and transportation provided by the organization • Medical Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by the organization • Further information regarding security and situation on the field available during the interview process

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

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