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Deputy Project Coordinator at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (26 Oct 2026) Deadline: 3 Nov 2026 Updated about 4 hours ago
Job Description
The Deputy Project Coordinator supports MSF’s operations in Dagahaley by assisting the Project Coordinator in planning and supervising humanitarian activities. The position analyses the security and health context, identifies community needs, and ensures projects are delivered safely and effectively. It also oversees day‑to‑day implementation, coordinates teams, and maintains reporting standards. A minimum of two years’ supervisory experience and a BA/BSc/HND are required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • BA/BSc/HND (or equivalent)
- • Minimum 2 years supervisory or managerial experience
- • Ability to analyse humanitarian contexts and health needs
- • Strong coordination, reporting and documentation skills
- • Commitment to MSF’s principles and ethical standards
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Support the Project Coordinator in shaping project objectives by analysing humanitarian and security contexts
- • Identify population health needs and assess operational risks and resource requirements
- • Coordinate and supervise day‑to‑day project activities to ensure alignment with MSF principles and quality standards
- • Facilitate communication and collaboration across functional teams
- • Represent the Project Coordinator during absences and maintain continuity of project leadership
- • Monitor project performance and contribute to reporting and documentation