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Deputy Project Coordinator - MSF Switzerland
MSF Switzerland Kenya Mission
Full Time 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 4 hours ago (27 Oct 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
How to Apply
Submit a single PDF containing a short cover letter, detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates and your national ID to the application link by the deadline.
Job Description
The Deputy Project Coordinator will support the Project Coordinator in planning, implementing and monitoring MSF activities in Dagahaley, ensuring they meet humanitarian standards and security requirements. Responsibilities include contextual analysis, stakeholder engagement, HR support and security management. The role requires at least two years of humanitarian aid experience and strong leadership abilities.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • University‑level studies (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
- • Minimum two years of experience in humanitarian aid with MSF or a similar NGO
- • At least two years of supervisory or managerial experience
- • Experience working in remote, hardship or insecure locations
- • Strong security management and context‑analysis skills
- • Excellent stakeholder management and community engagement abilities
- • Fluency in English
- Kiswahili and Somali are assets
- • Proficiency with standard office software and internet tools
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Analyse political, humanitarian, economic and social context to ensure compliance with MSF policies
- • Support planning, implementation, monitoring and follow‑up of project activities
- • Participate in project security management and update safety procedures
- • Represent MSF with local authorities, media and partners as delegated
- • Assist with HR functions including staff induction, supervision and performance evaluation
- • Conduct exploratory and assessment missions to inform project priorities
- • Monitor security developments and implement appropriate safety measures
- • Maintain regular engagement with local stakeholders and community representatives