Strategic Plan Coordinator at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

The position will be in charge of coordinating and accompanying the construction of the new strategic plan under the direct supervision of the OCBA General Directorate.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

• Define the scope and the methodology of the strategic framework development process (Preparation, Review, Assess and Analyze, Define Strategic Plan, Agreement).
• Analyze and bring together results coming from the “external landscape” exercise, regarding our own operational choices and contexts.
• Support the team that will conduct the “consultation to populations”.
• Support Directors and heads of department by leading the discussions based upon learning and challenges in implementation of the strategy.
• Identify critical gaps, conduct analyses and identify strategic opportunities with OCBA members, through a participatory approach (interviews, focus groups, attendance at key events, surveys, etc).
• Engage with the OCBA MT, DG Forum, AGORA and other corresponding platforms to prioritize strategic direction and refine mission, vision, objectives and strategy.
• Support the OCBA MT in designing appropriate systems and metrics for Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Impact to best align with identified strategic priorities.
• Provide written inputs to the development of the strategic framework for presentation and endorsement at AGORA for approval in July 2025.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic planning.
• Extensive experience in humanitarian action (operations).
• Previous experience with MSF is compulsory.
• Advanced knowledge of MSF operational, medical and institutional stakeholders. 
• Networking skills.
• Planning and organizing skills. 
• Experience in organizational and change management is an advantage.
• Proven excellent communication and facilitation skills, including in multicultural settings.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is obligatory; fluency in another language especially French and/or Spanish highly desirable.