Responsibilities
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1. Contribute to the development of humanitarian affairs activities by supporting the project’s coordination team.
2. Perform data collection and research on local and international contexts regarding security, medical, nutritional, and humanitarian issues.
3. Support the Head of Mission and Field Coordinators in data analysis to optimise programme and project responses.
4. Compile regular updates on activities and plans of NGOs, the UN, ICRC, donors, and authorities to align MSF’s activities.
5. Collaborate with Head of Mission, the headquarters operations department, and other parties to develop a global strategy.
6. Define and review advocacy messages, tools, and lobbying strategies.
7. Maintain a working relationship with local authorities, NGOs, communities, and other stakeholders to improve access and coordination.
8. Organise discussions, trainings, and briefings on human rights and humanitarian law for MSF staff.
9. Participate in the creation and updating of the country risk analysis.
10. Promote and support advocacy activities at local, national, and international levels.
11. Supervise humanitarian affairs staff in the project.
A wooden boat in distress with 36 people on board before being rescued by the Geo Barents on 22 October, 2021. Central Mediterranean, October 2021. © Filippo Taddei/MSF
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Requirements:
12. Essential degree in law, humanitarian affairs, political science, or a related field.
13. Minimum two years of experience in research, analysis, and advocacy.
14. Essential experience with MSF or other NGOs.
15. Fluency in the mission language.
16. Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, and Internet).
Assets:
17. Desirable experience working in developing countries.
18. Knowledge of the local language is desirable.
19. Results-driven
20. Strong teamwork skills
21. Flexibility
22. Commitment to humanitarian values
23. Strong stress management abilities