Dünya Doktorları Derneği

Medecins du Monde Turkey (MDM-T) / Dünya Doktorları Dernegi (DDD) is a Turkish based humanitarian non-governmental organisation that facilitates access to healthcare for populations affected by armed conflict, violence, natural disasters, disease, famine, poverty and exclusion.

Our organization collaborates with partners and key stakeholders to implement projects that facilitate access to primary and secondary-level healthcare services to respond to the medical needs of displaced population.

DDD is the 16th member of the Doctors of the World International Network that is committed to meeting the health needs of vulnerable people globally.

Please visit www.dunyadoktorlari.org.tr to learn more.

Hierarchical & Functional links
Based in Hatay, Field Coordinator (South Turkey) is under direct line management of the Türkiye Programme Coordinator.

Status: Fixed-Term Contract
Expected Starting date: 01.02.2024

EXPEXTED PROFILE
Education & Qualification

• Bachelor degree in relevant area

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years of previous experience at similar or equivalent positions;
• Experience within disaster contexts, managing programmes, preferably within the health sector;
• Previous experience of project planning and budget holding; proposal and report writing;
• Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives and indicators etc.);
• Experience of security management at the field site level;
• Capacity building and training of local partners;

Skills and Qualities Required

• Familiar with multicultural environment;
• Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style;
• Experience in management of multi projects budgets;
• Ability to work under a minimum of supervision;
• Ability to take initiatives and responsibilities;
• Strong problem solving and organisational skills in day to day and crisis situations;
• Organised and ability to manage priorities;
• Proficient in the use of MS Office(good Excel knowledge is an asset);
• Resilience to stress;
• Diplomacy and open-mindedness;
• Good analytical skills;
• Proactive approach to identifying solutions;
• Professionalism;
• Team spirit;
• Sense of humour;
• Willing to live and work in challenging conditions;
• Ability to frequent travels related to work.

Languages

• Required: Turkish & English (oral and written);
• Preferred: Arabic

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Base Management
• Programme management
• Representation
• Safety and Security Management
• Reporting
• Other related tasks

Base Management

• Ensure adequate information flow within the teams i.e. Programme, Logistics, Finance, Human Resources, Grants, MEAL, Communication, Admin departments;
• Oversee and coordinate the general functioning of the base;
• Create/maintain a “team spirit” within the teams;
• Organise and document regular team meetings for planning and reporting purposes;

Programme Management

• Ensure the implementation of the programme/s and follow-up on its different aspects: logistical, administrative and programme activities;
• Continuously assess the needs & coordinate with relevant authorities for recognition of the needs assessments;
• Providing, on a regular basis, updated situation reports & needs assessments to the programme management. In coordination with MEAL & Grants departments;
• Proactive in suggesting adjustment to the programme;
• Adjust the programme according to the needs, in collaboration with the Programme Coordinator and the Field team;
• Draw up plans, proposals and budgets for new projects/extensions of projects in conjunction with the relevant teams;
• Develop project reports in coordination with Grants department and other relevant departments;
• Provide inputs to the country strategy;

Representation

• As requested and in coordination with the Programme Coordinator, carry out representation with other NGOs, UN agencies, local/national government bodies, donors and other relevant parties;
• With the support of the team, carry out representation and ensure good coordination and strong acceptance with local authorities, including municipalities, public health directorate, general direction of migration, governorate, directorate of education, directorate of family and social policy;
• Participate and collaborate in all relevant coordination meetings;
• Sharing related information, meeting minutes of representation processes with the programme coordination;
• Build a strong relationship with all partners working in the area;

Safety and Security Management

• Ensure appropriate security guidelines are developed, communicated, adhered to, and regularly reviewed by the Security Focal Person (SFP);
• Continuous situation analysis and updating security procedures with the support of the SFP at Head Office, Istanbul;
• Implementation of security procedures in collaboration with the SFP;
• Ensure team security and safety in a highly changeable and volatile security environment in collaboration with the coordination team;
• Ensure timely and accurate security/incident reports are sent to the SFP, Programme Coordinator & Operations Director;

Reporting

• Contribute to the situation report (SITREP);
• Produce monthly reports on project achievements;
• Produce donor reports, as requested;
• Contribute to proposals and reporting towards donor, UN Coordination System and authorities;
• Documenting and updating Programme Key Data and Information;
• Documenting all relevant meetings;
• Provide regular reporting to the Programme Coordinator, upon request;
• Provide a mission report and/or handover document at the end of contract;

Other Tasks Related to the Position

• Participates in the team meeting;
• Ensure regular contacts with Türkiye Programme Coordinator;
• Ensure respect from all staff to the organizational procedures & policies;
• Perform any other duties related to the position, as required by DDD Management.

Compliance & Ethics
Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout Dünya Doktorları Derneği. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Dünya Doktorları Derneği and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Dünya Doktorları Derneği and amongst beneficiaries served by Dünya Doktorları Derneği.
NB: considering the purpose and values of the organisation, DDD requests to its employee complete flexibility in term of duties and commitment, as their job description and job title can be adjusted throughout the year according to needs and priorities.

Dünya Doktorları Derneği is an equal opportunity employer whereby we ensure all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without the practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

How to Apply:
Please apply with your CV and motivation letter in English through our website
 

Due to the urgency to fill this post, DDD reserves the right to review the CVs on a rolling basis and selected candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing dates listed, therefore early applications are encouraged.

DDD is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually due to the anticipated high number of applications.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

General Information
DDD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer a contract with a modified job description or for a different duration, or to offer a contract at a lower grade.