As the Regional Networking Advisor for East Africa, you are part of the Humanitarian Access and Networking Team. This team consists of four regional advisors and a coordinator. It focuses on supporting operations in increasing its context analysis and networking capacity. The Regional advisors are responsible for developing an in-depth regional context analysis and will support operations to develop their operational networks and humanitarian negotiations where needed.
MAIN 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 operations in developing 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 exploratory missions 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)
Please, send your CV and cover letter to Recruit-HQ-DG@brussels.msf.org with “Networking and Access, East Africa” in the subject of your email.
Apply via :
Recruit-HQ-DG@brussels.msf.org
