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  • Capacity Development Director Capacity Development Officer

    Capacity Development Director Capacity Development Officer

    Position Overview

    Pact seeks a Capacity Development (CD) Director for the USAID-funded Strengthening Youth and Women’s Civic Participation Activity which aims to increase collaboration, sustainability, and resilience of civil society and independent media to advance the inclusion, participation and leadership of youth and women in Sudan. The activity will apply locally led, problem-driven, adaptive approaches.  
    This program is in year two of an anticipated five-year activity, with a dramatic shift in the operating context in response to the onset of violent conflict in Sudan. This position will support Sudan programming from a program office in Nairobi, Kenya or Kampala, Uganda with regular travel in the East Africa region.
    The Capacity Development Director is accountable for leading the Activity’s strategy for strengthening the capacity of local partners and leading the development and realization of local organizations’ resource mobilization and sustainability strategies. The director will lead a team that drives and monitors implementation of CD activities by mentoring technical teams, ensuring adherence to targets, timelines, budget management and achievement of objectives. In addition to leading the technical and contextual adaptation of Pact and partner’s CD tools and approaches to support achievement of Activity objectives and targets, the Director will be responsible for CD related resource sharing, knowledge management, best practices, cross learning, and innovations that yield sustainable CD results.

    Key Responsibilities

    Lead strategy development, implementation, and monitoring of all project activities concerning capacity development.
    Provide input to the development of annual implementation plans, project reports, and other key project deliverables that contribute to the development of the project’s analytical products including research policy briefs, presentations, project updates, environment scans, or newsletter articles, etc.
    Facilitate network analysis and strengthening activities to identify barriers and opportunities for advancing shared civil society strengthening programming and to improve coordination and integration of activities.
    Complete capacity and performance assessments of partners/subgrantees and support the development of Institutional Strengthening Plans for each partner/subgrantee.
    Identify partner/subgrantee training needs, identify trainers, and support the development of curriculum for all trainings.
    Identify opportunities for partner/subawardee mentoring needs and provide mentoring on a range of organizational development topics.
    Regularly review subgrantee capacity needs and contribute to the development of resources/ documents for specific technical areas identified for capacity development of subgrantees, including training, mentoring, and coaching, etc.
    Support collaboration with donors, multilateral organizations, host country governments, and implementing partners to apply civil society strengthening approaches and best practices for the purpose of capacity building, especially though training, mentoring, and learning activities.
    Lead capacity building on quality assurance/continuous quality improvement of project tools, methodologies, and approaches. Document CD-related best practices. Regularly collect, analyze, and report on CD data.
    Provide written inputs and/ contribute to the development of tools required to monitor the implementation and monitoring of project capacity CD activities.
    Coordinate on/off-line training sessions, workshops, mentoring of subawards to ensure the efficient and timely implementation of project activities.
    Conduct CD learning sessions/ coordinate peer exchange sessions for subawards on various technical areas. Conduct regular field visits to provide technical support, capacity development, mentorship, or coaching to subawards.
    Orient Pact program team on a range of CD tools like ITOCA, OPI, CAP, CSP. Orient and coach new team members on CD tools and approaches.
    Provide written inputs and/ contribute to the development of tools required to monitor the implementation and monitoring of project capacity development activities.
    Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Party.

    Basic Requirements

    Master’s degree and 9+ years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, including 5 years of management experience. Bachelor’s and 11 years of experience. 
    At least seven to ten (7-10) years of experience in designing and implementing technical and organizational capacity building programs and application of CD tools (ITOCA, OPI, CAP, CSP).
    Knowledge of, and experience with, USAID’s collaborating, adapting, and learning (CLA) approaches.
    Knowledge of the political, social, and economic context of Sudan.
    Demonstrated ability to partner successfully with team, partner/subgrantee organizations, and other stakeholders.
    Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
    Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Knowledge of, and experience with, key democracy, human rights and governance programming in Sudan is a strong advantage, as is experience building the capacity of civil society organizations.
    Sudanese nationals strongly encouraged to apply.
    Experience overseeing and coordinating with international field offices preferred.

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  • Liaison Officer

    Liaison Officer

    The successful candidate reports to the Human Resource Coordinator. Objective of the Position:

    Support the external administrative service in obtaining work & travel permits for all international staff of MSFOCP, as well as all other administrative work related to the presence of international staff in the mission (medical licenses, PIN certificates, etc..).
    Support the mission in obtaining travel permits, visa, etc. for all staff from the mission.

    Accountabilities  

    Together with the Human Resource Coordinator, ensure that all MSF staff have applied and obtained on time any visa, stay, travel or working permits in the mission country according to needs, and keep information on legal, administrative procedures.  
    Maintain the support travel service in HQ informed about ongoing processes, specific situations or changes in the procedures related to visas, work permits and other travel related issues.  
    Establish and maintain professional contact with relevant authorities, depending on the context and the needs of the mission.  
    Arrange meetings related to administrative issues for the Head of Mission or the Human Resource Coordinator as well as attend them.  
    Keep a complete and updated detailed list of all useful contacts in the Country/Mission with names, telephones, addresses and other relevant details.  
    Ensure that no illegal money is paid to any authorities or any individual ,promoting and sharing MSF principles and values at all levels.  
    Keep all documentation and files updates, properly filles and easily accessible for the internal users.

    MSF Section /Context Specific Accountabilities

    Visitor and IMS planning & administration: in – and outgoing  
    To create the planning for all incoming and outgoing visitors and IMS in the mission.
    To share weekly planned arrivals and departures with the Coordination and the Admin projects  
    To prepare all the documents needed before arrival: LOI, welcome kit.  
    To share timely the briefing/ de-briefing schedules with all coordination.  Together with the HQ, create a debriefing schedule for outgoing IMS from the mission.  
    Arrange the pick-up of new arrivals at the airport and provide welcome documents, visitor phones house keys and advance on Per diem.
    Organisation and follow up of local transit and movements  
    To coordinate the local movements and transits of Visitors, IMS and LHS. This includes booking of local flights and hotels.  
    Maintain a monthly planning for all movements with departure and arrival dates, in collaboration with the LOG department.  
    Update on a weekly basis the Movement plan/ Guest houses with log base and share to the coordination.  
    Book taxis for the staff where necessary, based on the planned travel.  
    Update the COFIHR on sensitive issues and possible problems (tickets non re-routable, non-refundable…)
    IMS immigration support, work permit and Medical Licences  
    Update regularly the Expat excel file with administrative information – departure/arrival date, passport details, visa, work permit details and expiration dates.
    Ensures all necessary documentation to obtain work permits (and medical license where applicable) are received before the arrival of the IMS.  
    Coordinates the immigration administrative procedure for all IMS (initiation and follow-up), in collaboration with the HQ.  
    Prepares the documentation for the work permit/special pass applications for IMS and coordinates with the RPO office on the same.  
    In collaboration with the RPO office, ensure cancellation of work permits and deposit recovery are done after expatriates’ departure.  
    Fill the Pro D and deactivate the KRA PIN after expats departure and maintain the records. IMS & LHS support for (Schengen) Visa and planned travel abroad (trainings, etc.)  
    Supports the IMS and LHS in the obtaining of Schengen visa, in collaboration with the HQ departure team and/or the Training Support team.  
    Ensures that all IMS and LHS requiring Schengen visa have the needed documentation and supports them in making appointments with the respective embassies.  
    Stay informed about the latest processes and procedures for the main Embassies (France, Belgium, Spain, Swiss, Germany) on obtaining Schengen visa, and updates the procedures in a written document to share with staff.  
    Inform the COFIHR of any significant changes in the procedures that could affect the obtaining of a Schengen visa. Information Management  Maintains and shares a monthly contact list of the mission.  
    File all correspondence received.  
    Coordinating and arranging meetings (workshop venues, refreshments, stationery needs etc.)  
    Upon request, create memos, verify information with the Administration Department, and distribute them with the mission.  
    Keeps a record of all leave requests from all IMS in the mission and updates the leaves in the Expatriate Excel file.
    Administrative support to the Coordination  
    In collaboration with the HR assistant, maintain the front office by organizing the items on a weekly basis, adding new items to the inventory, updating the list regularly and tracking items borrowed to ensure they are returned.  
    In collaboration with the HR assistant, provide forms for staff and assist to prepare internal requests for the stationaries.  
    Follow up on taxi / telephone bills to ensure national / expatriate staff are charged for personal usage.

    Other Duties as requested  

    To assist the Coordinators and Head of Mission with various tasks as requested.  
    To participate in meetings and training as needed.

    Qualifications & Requirements:
    Education Desirable:

    High School Certificate. Administration or communication related studies desirable

    Experience Essential:

    Previous experience of at least one year in related relevant positions, in MSF or other NGOs.

    Desirable:

    At least 1 year of working experience with MSF or other NGOs Languages English and Swahili

    Competencies/Skills/Knowledge

    Results Orientation
    Teamwork and Cooperation
    Flexibility
    Commitment to MSF Principles
    Stress Management
    Service Orientation
    Essential Computer Literacy (Word, excel and internet

    This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission. By signing, the employee acknowledges that he/she has read, understood and accepted this document. Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF, and a PIN certificate

    Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter attached to an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single PDF document mentioning the subject line “Liaison Officer” and email to: msff-kenyarecruitment@paris.msf.org on or before 06th June 2024. The protection of your personal data is important to MSF and will be treated confidentially

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    msff-kenyarecruitment@paris.msf.org

  • Digital Manager

    Digital Manager

    Rationale/Objective for Position

    The Digital Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the online communications strategy of MSF EA, working closely with the Head of Communications and Operational Support.
    The jobholder is also responsible for supporting MSF EA’s home society communications objectives, as well as the broader MSF movement´s social mission, with a strong focus on the EA region.

    Tasks & Responsibilities
    Strategic Responsibilities

    Develop and implement digital strategies, liaising with colleagues across the continent and throughout MSF to coordinate and strengthen MSF´s wider digital communications efforts.
    Develop and oversee the implementation of specific digital marketing strategies to support the office´s broad agenda and continually improve campaigns dependent on their performance.
    Advice and support other MSF EA departments in creating specific online strategies and content to reach their target audiences and achieve their objectives such as the HR team and the region´s association.

    Technical and Operational Responsibilities
    Digital

    Develop and oversee implementation of evolving digital and social media plans, including devising content strategy, creating engaging materials, events, and campaigns for different channels.
    Develop and oversee implementation of ideas and opportunities for reaching new online audiences and increasing online followers / visitors and engagement.
    Promote innovation in MSF’s digital communication approach, following digital innovations and social media evolution and trends, taking special consideration of the specificities of the East African context and those of the various channels we manage.
    Monitor online conversations and trending topics to advice on issues of interest and effective social media messages, and to identify possible risks and opportunities, including creating relationships with key online influencers.
    Act as the point of reference for digital excellence in the region, as well as in the team, on all aspects of digital communications.
    With the Digital Marketing Officer, explore search engine optimization strategies (including through external advisors) and help to implement them.

    Publication and dissemination of online contents

    Ensure timely the dissemination of content on MSF EA digital channels by the digital content and digital marketing officers.
    Produce or adapt specific online content aimed at Kenyan and East African audiences in line with MSF´s editorial, style and communication guidelines and following established validation procedures.
    Oversee creation of engaging content for EA channels by the content officer.
    Establish regular contact with operational communications colleagues in Kenya and East Africa missions, for information, responses and to produce content to be featured in the social media channels.
    Oversee the production and dissemination of digital communications to external audiences.
    Help to strategize and organize regular digital events, in collaboration with the wider team.

    Representation

    Represent MSF EA in international platforms (such as the digital working group), with communications colleagues in the region, and on external platforms as needed.

    Monitoring and Analytics

    Ensure proper monitoring setup on key platforms to support reputation management and crisis support.
    Track, analyze and report on online metrics, providing insights and acting on the information to improve performance, impact and reach including contributing to regular reporting from the department to the Board and MT.
    Ensure the department maintains Google Analytics account for the website and other monitoring tools for social media.

    Other Responsibilities

    Contribute to the development and delivery of the office´s communications and fundraising agenda.
    Working with the Head of Communications and Operational Support, contribute to keeping oversight of the digital expenditure for the department´s budget.
    Ensure that the digital products, including fundraising services, always uphold data confidentiality and security.
    Advise the Head of Communications and Operational Support on the upgrade strategy for the website and other platforms, including payment platforms, and oversee the process of upgrades as and when necessary, including taking oversight of the work and monitoring the deliverables of service providers.
    Support on payment developments, making it easier and more secure for potential donors in collaboration with the IT department and head of fundraising,
    Provide support during a crisis/emergency by monitoring social media, in collaboration with the Head of Communications and Operational Support.
    Take part in an on-call system to respond to media requests out of hours.

    Qualifications
    Education

    A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, New Media, Public Relations, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
    Knowledge of Drupal and HTML.
    Knowledge of web and social media metrics and analytics tools, including Google Analytics.
    Demonstrable knowledge of humanitarian work and commitment to its principles.
    Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of Swahili and a third language is an added advantage.

    Experience

    At least five (5) years’ experience in digital media communications (both at a strategical and practical level), social media management and online community engagement.
    Experience in production, editing and coordination of web-based content.
    Experience in digital marketing, including Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Facebook Business Manager and Google AdWords / display.
    Experience in the development and implementation of online campaigns.
    Previous experience with MSF or other humanitarian NGOs is an added advantage.

    Competencies
    Technical Competencies

    Ability to produce engaging social media content on-the-fly.
    Sound editorial judgement.

    Behavioral/General Competencies

    Commitment to MSF’s Principles
    Stress management
    Flexibility and ability to provide out of hours/emergency support if/when necessary.
    Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time.
    Cross-cultural Awareness
    Strategic Vision
    Results and Quality Orientation
    Service Orientation
    Initiative and Innovation
    Teamwork and Cooperation
    People Management and Development
    Networking and Building Relationships
    Security awareness and Management

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  • Malaria Mobile Implementation Officer

    Malaria Mobile Implementation Officer

    As Malaria Mobile Implementation Officer, you play a crucial role in supporting malaria-related activities. You join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team at MSF focused on managing infectious diseases and you bolster our efforts in malaria implementations. You also support projects with technical guidance as discussed with the malaria referent.
    Your main objective is to provide technical and implementation support to projects for malaria related topics through focused visits of 4-8 weeks.

    Your specific objectives are:

    Support project teams in the practical implementation of malaria activities (preventative and curative strategies)
    Support in identification of gaps in existing malaria activities and formulation of a proposal for interventions tailored to the context

    Visit and support identified priority project with an anticipated average stay of 4-8 weeks. Visit planning and ToR will be done in conjunction with the on-site medical team and the malaria referent

    You will work under the technical supervision of the OCB malaria referent.

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
    Malaria related activities

    Assess the quality of malaria case management (from diagnosis to treatment and nursing care) at community and hospital level. Support quality improvement initiatives and identify the need for specific training
    Provide training at project locations with a focus on implementation procedures, diagnostic and treatment protocols, preventative activities, data collection
    Support the implementation of community malaria management: provide on-the-job training for community health workers and support the team in supervising these activities
    Participate in developing or adapting existing tools to the needs of projects: simplified algorithms, standard operating procedures, data collection and monitoring tools
    Collaborate with HP team specifically to increase the proper use of preventative tools among the community
    Assist in the interaction with local and national authorities when requested by the medical coordination team
    Promote a comprehensive malaria approach including vector control, chemoprevention, case management and vaccination
    Participate in operational research focusing on malaria and provide direct on-site support for their implementation
    When the MIO is not working within a mission and after his/her holiday periods, s/he may be asked to participate in training sessions and meetings at department level and to join the malaria circle

    REQUIREMENTS
    Education & Experience

    Medical doctor, Clinical officer or Nurse
    Postgraduate training in tropical medicine and/or public health is an asset
    Minimum 2 years of experience with MSF in low- or middle-income countries mandatory
    Previous experience in projects in which malaria was a significant component mandatory
    Experience and skills in teaching, learning, and mentoring
    Experience in community health and outreach activities is an asset

    Competencies

    High degree of work autonomy
    Capacity to work within agreed timeline and ability to prioritize activities/tasks
    Good communication skills: active listener, clear and effective communication, sense of diplomacy and pedagogy
    Proven training, coaching and mentoring skills
    Results and quality orientation
    Good team player with flexibility, creativity, and management skills
    Strong cross-cultural awareness and adaptability

    Languages

    Excellent written and spoken communication in English and French mandatory
    Spanish, Portuguese, or Arabic is an asset

    Please, send your CV and cover letter to Recruit-HQ-Med@brussels.msf.org and mention “Malaria MIO” in the subject of your email.

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    Recruit-HQ-Med@brussels.msf.org

  • Leadership and Coaching Training for Mid-Level Managers

    Leadership and Coaching Training for Mid-Level Managers

    This leadership and coaching technique course is aimed at developing individuals’ talents, mindsets, and competencies so that DCA managers can manage their teams effectively to deliver results, as well as to develop coaching mindsets.
    DCA Kenya invites qualified companies for these services to respond to this advertisement. Consulting firms/companies who will respond to this advertisement and provide the required information may be invited to participate in the Procurement Procedure for this lot.

    Specific objectives:
    Provide a tailored training in leadership and coaching techniques. The content includes, but is not limited to:

    Basic concepts of coaching.
    Basics of the leadership concept and practical exercises on how to coach teams.
    Basic concepts of result-based management and result-based performance management.

    Interested and qualified suppliers should send their expressions of interest to procurementkenya@dca.dk; on or before 3rd June 10:00amThe subject of your email should read ‘Expression of Interest-Leadership Training’

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    procurementkenya@dca.dk

  • Regional Security Manager, East and Southern Africa

    Regional Security Manager, East and Southern Africa

    The Regional Security Manager provides security-related technical expertise to the East and Southern Africa regional office. Serves as the primary advisor to regional leadership regarding security matters. Oversees the preparations for and response to security situations in the region. Ensures adherence to organizational policies and procedures related to security, crisis response, emergency management, and duty of care. Serves on the HQ-based Emergency Management Team. Leverages extensive subject matter expertise to provide strategic guidance to the regional office, seeking ways to identify and address security risks in a manner that will support continued growth and innovation.

    Position is also open to candidates based in countries within East and South Africa.
    Accountabilities:

    Serves as the primary resource for security issues within the assigned region.
    Manages, and coordinates, security programs within the region
    Serves as a member of the HQ-based Emergency Management Team and takes the response lead role in incidents, emergencies, and crisis affecting the region.
    Conducts and ensures quality of security risk and threat assessments and prepares reports for country and project offices in the region.
    Supports business development by contributing security-related text and budget inputs for proposals being prepared for opportunities within the region – providing final sign off on these security elements prior to submission.
    Develops and manages all security-related training programs for the region.
    Solicits, reviews, and approves country-level Security Management Plans and Emergency Action Plans for countries within the region on an annual and as needed basis.
    Supports and mentors the country-level Security Management Teams and conducts regular check-ins with them.
    Monitors intelligence sources and disseminates security alerts and warnings to country and project leadership, security management teams, and to travelers.
    Responsible for managing of contracted security professionals and vendors supporting regional office.
    Develops and establishes regional security policies and procedures.
    Provides advice and counsel to regional leadership on matters relating to employee and property safety and security.
    Investigates risk management and public relations issues across the region.
    Complies with all applicable laws, statutes, or standards from regulatory and accrediting agencies within the region.
    Maintains good working relations with external agencies including governmental and international agencies within the region.
    Works with country and project leadership to gain insight on local regulations pertaining to security.
    Adheres to and applies all aspects of security regulations in a consistent manner.
    Serve as backfill for other regional security managers and is available for special assignments outside their area of operations.

    Applied Knowledge & Skills:

    Strong knowledge of current and emerging security technology, document control, and physical security.
    Comprehensive knowledge of INGO security best practices, the protective services industry, and government security directives.
    Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Demonstrated project management skills for long- and short-term projects.
    Ability to develop, administer, and evaluate security training.
    Ability to plan, coordinate and direct the work of others in discharging the protective services mission.
    Ability to work with external agencies including governmental, and international agencies.
    Ability to work effectively in a regional team environment and work closely and communicate clearly with all offices, departments, and affiliates.

    Experience:

    Typically requires 8+ years of security experience, with the majority in the international development or humanitarian field
    Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).
    Prior security experience in the humanitarian relief/crisis response context preferred.
    Demonstrated experience with implementing security strategies, policies, procedures, and standards.
    Demonstrated experience with risk management and contract and vendor negotiations.
    Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.
    Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
    French language proficiency preferred.
    Portuguese proficiency a plus.

    Education

    Bachelor’s Degree or its International Equivalent: International Relations, Conflict Resolution, or a similar field. Master’s Degree preferred.
    Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.

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    fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Nutrition Mobile Implementation Officer

    Nutrition Mobile Implementation Officer

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
    Provide direct technical implementation support through visits to emergency and existing nutrition projects (for emergencies, scale up, project opening and quality improvement)  

    Assess the quality of nutritional and nursing care linked to nutrition, fluid management, triage, patient documentation, and standard IPC precautions 
    Support mortality and morbidity reviews in our operations, ensure integration of review of nursing care practices, and active participation of nursing staff 
    Support and build capacity for analysis of nutrition indicators   
    Assure correct implementation of nutrition protocols or help implement new strategies always considering nutrition as part of a broader and more comprehensive “child health” approach (for example link tuberculosis (TB) and HIV care, EPI, postnatal/newborn follow up) 
    Support specifically with the implementation of the new MSF intersectional nutrition protocols and new resources package developed within the OCB nutrition circle 
    Support the projects to tailor protocol implementation to the respective contextual circumstances and to elaborate the related SOPs (e.g., first phase of an emergency, peak season) 
    Support the operationalization of the protocols for children under 6 months nutritionally at risk at inpatient and outpatient level while promoting a MAMI friendly approach 
    Support projects in implementing adequate hospital food services 
    Support qualitative assessment initiatives (e.g., breastfeeding practices) at project level 

    Develop and implement strategies and tools for monitoring, evaluation, and strengthening of nutrition programming and quality of care during project visits and by the project teams 

    Support teams to develop prioritized and phased implementation strategies that take into account context, health, and nutrition needs 
    Contribute to the development of an operational monitoring and evaluation tool for MSF nutrition interventions complementary to existing monitoring tools 
    Contribute to developing a tool to evaluate patient documentation quality in ATFC and ITFC 
    Contribute to the development of tools to support the assessment in our project of nutrition programs run by other actors 
    Provide input on technical and strategic discussions on nutrition care and interventions (with the nutrition   referent) and articulate potential next steps with project teams
    Provide clear written field visit reports within a one-month post-visit and discuss conclusions and recommendations with relevant colleagues in the medical and operations department 
    Capture and disseminate “lessons learned” from various projects 

    Contribute to delivery of training, capacity building and mentoring in nutrition to staff at all levels 

    Provide direct on-site support by ensuring targeted training, capacity building and mentoring of field-based staff 
    Offer Indirect on-site support by assisting in the development of training and dissemination of lessons learned 
    Contribute to the expansion of a nutrition training resources package using material generated at level  
    Contribute to a recruitment-related resource bank by utilizing materials generated/used at the site level.  
    Offer support for online training upon request from project’s staff 
    Facilitate nutrition modules in OCB and intersectional trainings (e.g., HP manager level 2, PSP, FLMT, PCC, …) 

    Contribute to the development of a resources package to support implementation of nutrition rapid assessment and innovative models of interventions to respond to emergencies.  

    Actively participate in the nutrition and nursing care circle 
    Provide input in guidance documents and tools development  
    Assist with dissemination of resources  
    Collect, review, and standardize interesting materials and tools developed at the local level, contributing to the enrichment of the nutrition knowledge base 

    REQUIREMENTS
    Education & Experience

    Registered Nurse (RN) qualification 
    Master’s degree in nutrition, public health, international health, or tropical medicine is an asset 
    At least 3 years of clinical experience working as a professional nurse 
    At least 2 years of experience in humanitarian NGO in low-resource health settings, of which at least 6 months MSF experience 
    Experience in providing nutrition care to patients affected by malnutrition and/or in the management of nutrition programs, as well as initiating or managing nutrition interventions (inpatient & outpatient settings) 
    Experience in hospital- based nutrition in ICU, surgery, burns units, advanced HIV and TB wards is an asset 
    Experience in community health and outreach activities is an asset 
    Experience and skills in teaching, learning and mentoring 

    Competencies

    Ability to work autonomously 
    Capacity to work within agreed timelines and prioritize activities/tasks effectively 
    Good communication skills: active listener, clear and effective communication, and a diplomatic and pedagogical approach 
    Proven training, coaching and mentoring skills 
    Results and quality orientation 
    Good team player with flexibility, creativity, and management skills 
    Strong cross-cultural awareness and adaptability 

    Languages

    Very good fluency in English & in French (spoken and written)

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  • Water and Sanitation Specialist (Managed by NBO) Medical Doctor

    Water and Sanitation Specialist (Managed by NBO) Medical Doctor

    Responsabilities 
    Our WATSANs usually work in the project, and manage a variety of work including hospital waste management, health promotion and clean water provision.
    It’s an exciting and diverse role and you would be responsible for some or all of the following:

    ​Managing a team of waste zone operators, hygiene promoters, WATSAN assistants and various others
    Sourcing and delivering clean water to populations in need
    Siting and constructing latrines and other sanitation facilities
    Managing hospital waste
    Supervising hygiene promotiom

    Requirements

    Education in Civil Engineering, Water and Sanitation, Land and Water Management (preferably international), or similar
    Significant work experience in water and sanitation
    Experience in managing, supervising and training others
    Available for a minimum of nine months
    Minimum of three months’ work, volunteering or travel experience in developing countries
    Willingness to work in unstable areas
    Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural team
    Flexible and able to manage stress
    Able to provide training and supervision to others
    Fluency in English

    Desirable

    Knowledge of Arabic and or French
    Experience working with INGOs

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  • Mental Health Psychiatrist Referent (m/f/x)

    Mental Health Psychiatrist Referent (m/f/x)

    As Mental Health Psychiatrist referent, you support the quality improvement of MSF-OCB projects by Providing technical and programmatic support throughout the whole project cycle (situation analysis, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, supporting the capture of lessons learned) when dealing with mental health components or psychosocial-related issues.
    Reporting to the Medical Technical Manager based in Brussels, you achieve this by working within the MSF OCB Medical Department in close collaboration with headquarters, MHPSS colleagues, and all other stakeholders. The MHPSS team in OCB consists of two full-time advisor positions (a psychologist and a psychiatrist – this position). In addition, investment is underway in regional MH implementation support positions, which are under functional management of the MHPSS advisor team. Both advisors generally share the portfolio of countries among them but keep each other informed to facilitate back-up during absence. As psychiatrist, you will support – beyond your assigned countries/projects – also for specific psychiatry questions coming from the other countries/projects.

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
    Provide quality and timely support to colleagues, project and country staff concerning the implementation of MHPSS services throughout the entire project cycle, ensuring quality and continuity of care and supporting that activities are based on the best available evidence
    Technical focus:

    Respond to technical queries, discuss cases, provide feedback on context adaptation of protocols and other tools to support quality, continuity of care including the use of Telemedicine to ensure that MH activities are based on best available evidence
    Provide strategic and technical advice on clinical management with a particular focus on complex cases and severe mental health conditions
    Conduct site visits to enhance the quality of mental health and psychosocial interventions and enable prioritization and sustainability of MH activities (30%)
    Ensure the technical briefing & debriefing of MH professionals, medical and project coordinators as well as the respective headquarter counterparts
    Contribute to the staff development by:

    Identifying training needs and facilitating access to remote learning, communities of practice and through trainings, webinars and workshops. This includes one-on-one sessions, joint meetings, and co-facilitation of internal trainings such as MHPSS, Survivors of Violence (including gender-based violence), Health Promotion trainings
    Supporting and facilitating mhGAP (mental Health Gap Action Programme) and training to strengthen multi-disciplinary interventions that meet the needs of people with mental health conditions in Primary Health Care (PHC) and community-based health care
    Supporting effective information knowledge management
    Identifying needs and promotion of relevant external resources and training
    Facilitating exchange at project and coordination level to support peer-learning

    Support innovation and participate in the development of relevant operational research following the established framework and Support presentation and publication of operational research results
    Stay updated on new developments and research in psychiatry and relevance for MSF settings

    Strategic and programmatic focus:

    Collaborate with the project and country medical and operational managers, headquarters and medical department referents to provide strategic guidance to projects. Participate in strategic meetings e.g., annual review of operations (ARO)
    Provide expert advice regarding MHPSS components of the program: assessment, design, implementation, monitoring of MHPSS services within the project. This includes objectives, population target, and relevant activities
    Ensure appropriate choice and use of monitoring and evaluation methodologies at project level
    Advise country and project teams on different MHPSS Human resources mobilisation and the potential for task shifting
    Support strategies at project, country and international levels through data analysis, identification of problems or needs and technical advice in terms of proposed solutions
    Participate to the active monitoring of mental health projects and their activities through visits, debriefings, report-reading, etc., and regularly share this analysis with the relevant stakeholders

    In cooperation with MHPSS colleagues, co-lead the development and implementation of mental health policy and strategy in MSF-OCB operations

    Identify and evaluate new developments (evidence, approaches, techniques and tools), to ensure:
    MHPSS policy and strategy are in line with new developments in the mental health/psycho-social/psychiatry field
    MHPSS activities are adapted to incorporate best-practice
    The development/revision of essential documents (policies, guidelines, protocols, tools, and other strategic papers) of other disciplines, incorporating relevant MHPSS components
    Participate in interdisciplinary working groups (e.g. migration circle, violence, palliative care) when required/relevant
    Identify major gaps or concerns in mental health care provision at project level and recommend strategies to address these at global level
    Contribute to the writing of the mental health activities chapter in the annual medical report and participate, promote organisational learning through project experience

    Ensure good collaboration and representation within and outside MSF

    Participate actively in the MH intersectional Working group in the development of guidelines, trainings and clinical guidance and in the implementation of the action plan with a particular focus on psychiatric care
    Collaborate with other referents in the medical and operations department on subjects of common interest: health promotion, anthropologists, intercultural mediators, sexual and reproductive health, paediatrics, nutrition, non-communicable disease, researchers, health information system, etc.
    Participate in the medical meetings, OCB working groups (“circles”), as required and other MSF OCB gathering or events
    Support the communication and analysis departments as required
    Collaborate and coordinate regularly with the human resources department in the management of MH staff, including recruitment, skills assessment, matching and evaluation
    Contribute to the building of a relevant network of experts in mental health issues and in humanitarian aid around mental health to foster exchange, influence, and partnership possibilities
    Participate in workshops, international expert groups organized by WHO, academic institutions or other validated initiatives, when relevant

    REQUIREMENTS
    Education & Experience

    Medical Degree
    Specialization in psychiatry
    Post graduated training in psychological therapies is a strong asset
    Minimum five years of clinical experience as a clinical psychiatrist
    Minimum two years of experience working in a humanitarian context, either with MSF or another relevant medical organization
    Experience in advising on mental health strategies
    Experience in providing technical advice in humanitarian contexts.
    Experience in writing of guidelines, protocols, and tools
    Experience in delivering trainings and facilitating professional development of teams
    Leadership position in mental health services is an asset

    Competencies

    Good team player with flexibility, creativity, and management skills
    Good communication skills: active listener, clear and effective communication, sense of diplomacy and pedagogy
    Ability to establish and retain positive working relationships (internally and externally)
    Driven to improve quality of care and support innovation
    Capacity to work within agreed timeline and ability to prioritize activities/tasks and respond to urgent requests
    Strong cross-cultural awareness and adaptability
    Use of excel, word and PowerPoint
    Humanitarian interest and motivation, especially towards MSF

    Languages

    Fluent in English and French (spoken and written)
    Working knowledge of Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish is an asset

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  • Deputy Logistics Coordinator Emergency Medical Coordinator ( E-Emco) Logistics Manager

    Deputy Logistics Coordinator Emergency Medical Coordinator ( E-Emco) Logistics Manager

    Main Purpose
    Supporting the Logistics Coordinator through delegated tasks and responsibilities, replacing him/her in his/her absence, and participating and collaborating in the implementation of the logistics strategies and support to the field in accordance with MSF protocols, standards, and procedures in order to enable the development of the mission and optimize the impact of the medical projects.
    Accountabilities

    Participating actively in the definition and monitoring of annual project planning and budgets and the Emergency Preparation Plan, defining strategies, and advising the Logistics Coordinator in the translation of the identified needs into objectives, priorities, and resources needed for intervention

    Defining, monitoring, evaluating, and ensuring the implementation of the strategies and activities in the mission of the following activities, as defined in the delegated tasks, according to MSF standards, protocols, and procedures
     Construction and rehabilitation, transport, ICT, communications, vehicles and engines, equipment, installations and infrastructures, etc. Including the installation and maintenance of functional office space(s) and lodging facilities in an adequate living conditions and all the equipment required as well as the proper use and maintenance of IT computers, soft wares, backups, etc., and the communication tools and means in the mission
    Stock and supply of medical and non-medical materials
    Water, health, and sanitation activities
    Planning, supervising, and implementing, in close coordination with the HR Coordinator, the associated processes (recruitment, training, briefing/debriefing, performance evaluation, detection of potential, development, and internal communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and amount of knowledge required
    Ensuring technical support to his/her team as well as, Mombasa and SKID, and to all other teams in the mission
    Defining and monitoring the technical aspects of the risk reduction policy, transport, communication, protection, identification, and preparation of the technical aspects of the mission security policy and guidelines, evacuation plan and contingency plan, performing day-to-day monitoring of the application of security rules and reporting to the HoM of any problem
    Representing MSF in meetings with Authorities and other NGOs at the request of the Logistics Coordinator
     Performing tasks delegated by the Logistics Coordinator, as specified in his/her job description

    Operational support

    Draft and review the SOPs, CSPs, and standardization of any technical family and validate them with Logistics Coordinator and Operational department.
    Guarantee the safety and security implementation, and well-being of both, colleagues and beneficiaries within our premises and supported structures as per the MSF standards and requirements (in relation to IPC, hygiene, security, and accessibility).
    Award guidance in the budget preparedness for both, Mid Year Review  and Plan Of Action, and all the means for the preparation of any technical activity are reviewed accordingly (fundamentals, BLS).
    Liaise with Logistics  supervisor and manager, to maintain accurate tracking and updating of TMS as related to all assets, and also ensure the efficiency of the TMF.
    Foresee the integration of the planetary health approach into the technical families, mainly the motorized fleet, energy, and Wash management.
    Oversee the administration management of the motorized fleet in collaboration with SKID and the RPO (regional Protocol Office).
    Pursue the project monthly report analysis, the progress and technical aspects of the work, to provide guidance to the field team.
    Ensure the EPREP logistics storage fits the medical scenarios (cholera, measles, dengue, natural hazards floods, IDPs) related to the mission context, and guarantee its replenishment upon each intervention’s closure, when required by LogCo.

    HR

    Advise, coach, and supervise the technical team (ISS, GIS, Log Supervisor, and Wash manager), including the logistics team of Mombasa and SKID
     Undertake and validate any HR structural change within the supervised logistics team (creation or removal of any position) as per the workload of the project/mission.
    Participate in the drafting of any administrative documents and processes (recruitment, MI, JD, objectives, and appraisals) for the team under his/her supervision.

    Applied security

    In collaboration with the logistics  at the project, all passive and active security means are implemented, controlled, and adapted to the context at any time given as per our PSSP and MSSP.
    Followup all security changes into the context and report to LogCo and Ops to strengthen operational strategic plans and also the contingency, hibernation, and evacuation plans when essential.
    Act as the security lead person in the absence of the LogCo to guarantee the progress of the operations while reducing the risks, and to brief new colleagues.

    Requirements

    Education: Essential technical/logistics degree/diploma
    Experience: • Essential working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries
    Languages: English and Swahili
    Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel, ERP and internet)

    Competencies:

    Strategic Vision L2
    Leadership L2
    eople Management and Development L3
    Service and Orientation L3
    Teamwork and Cooperation L4

    Please submit your application by 3rd June 2024

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