Head of Mission Support in Charge of Advocacy and Partnerships at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Objective of the Position:

Develop and lead advocacy strategies and campaigns, and expand partnerships to improve access to quality, affordable care and justice for patients.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing and maintaining external relationships with relevant authorities and stakeholders and representing MSF in selected forums
• Leading the elaboration of the advocacy strategy and plan of the mission and overseeing the implementation of the advocacy strategy and plan
• Undertaking actor mapping and stakeholders’ analysis on behalf of projects and mission,
• Planning, managing and evaluating advocacy campaigns in order to raise support for access to healthcare, health commodities, access to justice, programming and partnerships
• Preparing advocacy briefs and products that effectively convey the desired position and message to targeted audience(s),
• Supporting and mentoring advocacy skills across the organization and with communities and patients. Championing patient-led advocacy
• Building an ecosystem of partners that contribute to a more holistic approach to patient care and complement existing MSF activities

Requirements:

Education

• Essential: University degree (anthropology/social/political sciences, law, gender studies, protection, communications)

Knowledge & Experience

• Mandatory: Previous working experience of at least three years in humanitarian affairs, research, analysis or advocacy.
• Essential: Previous experience with MSF or other NGOs.
• Strong understanding of the workings of the different administrations of the country Good understanding of current humanitarian debates and of the dilemma/compromise nature of modern humanitarian interventions
• Experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health, chronic diseases (HIV, TB, NCDs), global health an asset
• Campaigning organizational experience an asset
• Willing to champion a stigmatized issue

Languages

• Fluency in English and Kiswahili

Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills, at ease with figures and data
• Excellent communication and diplomatic skills, including writing skills

Deadline for application: 21st Feb 2023