Deputy General Director

Description

Rationale/Objectives for Position

The Deputy General Director (DGD) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of the MSF Eastern Africa Section, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, and fostering a collaborative and effective organizational culture. The job holder is responsible for ensuring the effective development and implementation of the MSF EA strategic plan, annual plan, monitoring & evaluation, innovation, risk & compliance for the Section including management of key organizational functions like EDI & Safeguarding, Access & Security Analysis, duty of care & solidarity (where applicable), and Executive Management. Moreover, s/he is responsible to ensure effective staff hosting management in line with policies/frameworks/procedures in place. This position will be hierarchically and functionally accountable to the General Director.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Section’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with mission and goals.
• Lead the implementation of any necessary follow up, evaluation and monitoring of strategy implementation.