Head of Mission Advisor - MSF

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 Medical Data Processing officer


Head of Mission Advisor - MSF

Médecins Sans Frontieres “Doctors Without Borders” is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation

MSF-Belgium is currently seeking to hire a HEAD OF MISSION ADVISOR (level 12)

Main Purpose


Together with the Head of Mission and the Coordination Team participates in the analysis and follow up of humanitarian context and security situation. Advising, participating, and when requested, representing the HoM with regards to relevant national partners/stakeholders. Support the Mission in understanding the present and the evolving environment, power structures and changing dynamics. Support in the development, implementation and maintenance of a networking and communication strategy, ensuring contacts with authorities, local communities and external actors.  Participating and advising the HoM in the preparation of the overall planning of operations, including the review and update of the country policy, action plan.

Accountabilities

  1. Undertake country level actor mapping looking at national, provincial and regional (as relevant) authorities and conflict dynamics and support HoM(s) with context analysis.
  2. Develop and maintain a network of contacts in order to share information on the context, follow trends, identify new risks and threats.
  3. Gain an understanding of how MSF is perceived by health professionals, population and relevant actors (political, armed groups, religious authorities…).
  4. Produce context analysis briefings highlighting the latest social, economic, political and security trends with (potential) impact on the security and humanitarian contexts
  5. Map armed actors, community key-individuals and (ethnic) groups customary and political structures.
  6. Analyse impact of local dynamics on project staff’s safety and security as well as impact on population at large.
  7. In his/her advisory capacity, review, propose updates and advise the HoM in implementing the Country Security Plan, risk analysis/risk reduction measures, in accordance with MSF Security Policy.
  8. Assist the HoM in dissemination of relevant context information to the coordination team, regularly inform them on key issues, update general information on the context for MSF internal documents, and advise on cultural appropriateness of organizational activities and individual behaviors
  9. Support the HoM in official representation. Upon delegation, represent MSF in meetings.
  10. Participate actively to the negotiation of access, identify gaps that prevent MSF to operate
  11. Liaise with local potential stakeholders and help the HoM to create, reinforce and maintain links with local leaders, tribes, authorities, armed forces.
  12. Advise on and be involved in the negotiations, finalization and maintenance of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MSF and the Government / any other institution involved.
  13. On request of the HoM, fill gaps and participate to the elaboration of different mission strategic documents, contributing to the mission´s strategic planning and objectives.
  14. Raise security awareness among the staff through regular meetings on security context
  15. Write up reports on each security incident affecting MSF personnel and monitors its aftermath.
  16. Introduce actor-mapping methodology that can be independently maintained (regularly updated and improved) for each project.
  17. Support and coach Coordination team members and Project Coordinators, on culturally sensitive manner of representation to local contacts, provide advice and support as needed evolution/challenges faced.

Education

  • University Degree

Experience

  1. Essential experience working in Gaza.
  2. Demonstrated capacity for analysis, networking and negotiation
  3. Preferred experience working with MSF or similar NGOs as Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Project Coordinator, Project Coordinator Support, Head of Mission Support or Head of Mission Assistant or similar roles
  4. Proven capacity for analysis, networking and negotiation.
  5. Demonstrable knowledge of Palestinian political groups and their evolving policies in the current political environment.
  6. Experience in public health advocacy.
  7. Experience and deep understanding of Palestinian civil society.
  8. Networking within Palestinian civil society, with a focus on health and humanitarian issues.
  9. Desirable additional experience working and living in the MENA region.
  10. Desirable knowledge of human rights law.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application letter and CV in English, with reference details to:  

msff-gaza-recruitment@paris.msf.org

 

Mentioning as email object: HEAD OF MISSION ADVISOR

Deadline: 21st September 2022, 4:00 PM

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