RESPONSIBILITIES
Context analysis

• Carry out on-going in-depth analysis of the region, monitoring the political, economic and military dynamics, in synergy and in coordination with Operations department (Epool, Cells and missions involved)


• Together with the operations, ensure a regular actor mapping is carried out of all political, military, and civil society actors that have relevance to our area of operations


• Monitor and analyze regional developments and links between countries in the region to help operations understand the impact of political developments across the region on our operations


• Provide regular updates on political developments according to priority contexts/groups set by operations and analysis department, especially when it comes to positions/threats/opportunities regarding aid actors

Networking

• Support the Head of Missions and Operations Coordinator on networking and humanitarian negotiations


• Support the operations in the development of a country level networking strategy that is coherent across the region.


• Identify ways to support operations in its engagement with governments and civil society (based on identified gaps) at regional level


• Liaise with the MSF East Africa Office, the Humanitarian Representatives and other MSF missions in the region on access and networking issues


• Network with external specialists in coordination with operations and analysis department colleagues

 Support and coaching

• Develop a strategy to support and coach senior field based national staff positions that are involved in context analysis and networking (including through the exchange of best-practices, training opportunities, regular meetings etc. at regional level)


• Facilitate and support Humanitarian Negotiations trainings in the region


• Organize periodic workshops for MSF networkers in the region to provide updated context analysis and networking strategies

Operational support

• Participate in explos to identify potential new operations (emergency or regular projects)


• Short-term gap-filling to support operations in the region (maximum 2 months)

REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience:

• A degree in a relevant field (medical qualification, political science, sociology or other relevant field)


• At least ten years of operational experience in humanitarian contexts


• Senior level field experience (Coordination roles) with MSF


• Experience of working in insecure environments, and emergency response operations


• Experience in humanitarian negotiations


• Proven track record in context analysis, negotiation and networking

Competencies:  

• Excellent knowledge of the East Africa Region


• Proven ability to take initiatives and to work independently.


• Capacity to develop and implement a strategic vision


• Strong networking skills


• Strong analytical skills


• Ability to represent MSF toward multiple counterparts


• Very good written and oral communication skills


• Team player

Languages:

• Fluent in written and spoken English


• Fluency in at least one of the main languages spoken in the region (Arabic, Kiswahili, Amharic, Somali, Tigrinya, or other)

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: October 2023


• Location: Nairobi (Kenya)


• Regular travel to visit field locations (3 x per year) and short periods based in the field (up to two months)


• Contract type: Fixed term contract – Full time


• Contract duration: 2 years (extendable)


• Salary according to MSF field salary grid


• The contractual terms, conditions and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidate and in compliance with the standard MSF function and salary grids 


• Family position possible according to the hosting MSF entity policies and conditions


• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment


• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments

Deadline for applications: 25 August 2023