Head of Mission Support
Accountabilities
• Supporting the HoM in
1. Promoting and protecting the MSF reputation,
2. Assisting in context analysis,
3. Disseminating relevant context information, regularly informing on key issues,
4. Updating information on the context for MSF internal documents and
5. Advising on cultural appropriateness of organized activities and individual behaviors.
6. Analyzing the risks and the security status of the context of the mission
7. assisting in conducting risk assessments
8. in the development security plans for the mission and project.
9. Advising on aspects of security management.
10. Establishing, enhancing and maintaining external relationships with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
11. Keeping good knowledge of counterparts and
12. Up date records of field contacts (NGOs, UN, local authorities, etc.) verifying that they are accessible, to facilitate contacts and meetings.
13. assisting the HoM or representing MSF in meetings (NGOs, administrations, etc.) and reporting.
14. preparing and conducting induction briefing on the context.
15. Management of MSF information, records and documents, following MSF policies and guidelines.
16. Translating sensitive documents and acting as an interpreter when required.
17. Writing letters and correspondences with officials and partners and preparing reports, internal memos and formal requests.
18. elaboration of the advocacy messages and action plan and supporting its implementation and follow up.
19. Monitoring information sources on context and social media.
20. work with the health promotion / community engagement when required, (muktars, community commitees, …).
21. Ensuring the follow up of relevant administrative dossiers such as the MSF registration in the country, working permits, immigration policies, national protocols, etc.
22. Background checks and relevant interaction with HR on sensitive security issues.
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Requirements
Education: University degree or similar level of education
Experience:
Experience in humanitarian aid preferably within MSF.
Essential strong understanding of the workings of the different administrations of the country
Experience working in political, security and humanitarian issues in the country
Languages: English, French, mission and local language essential
Knowledge:
Computer proficiency in MS Excel and Word
Good analytical skills, at ease with figures and economics data
Excellent communication and diplomatic skills, including writing skills
Competencies:
People Management and Development L2
Commitment to MSF Principles L2
Behavioural Flexibility L3
Results and Quality Orientation L3
Teamwork and Cooperation L3
We expect you to share our humanitarian values to offer assistance to people based on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. In MSF we treat our beneficiaries with dignity, and with respect for their cultural and religious beliefs.
As part of its recruitment process, MSF may collect and process, through an internal due diligence system, personal information about applicants. MSF is committed to protecting the confidentiality of personal data applicants provide in their application.”
MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.
Conditions
We require all applicants to write a cover letter containing an introduction of yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position. Failure of submitting this letter would make the application invalid and the application would not be considered.
All documents of application must be in English.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter including aforementioned instructions in English https://forms.gle/5Fxy3Ueuq9zwY8x76
The deadline for application is 11/07/2025.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for technical test and interview.
All the steps of the recruitment will be done in ENGLISH.
In order to submit your application via Google Forms, you shall have a GMAIL account. If you do not have one, you shall create a GMAIL Account.