Head of Humanitarian Affairs and Advocacy Intersection (m/f/x) – Mali – Médecins Sans Frontières At Doctors Without Borders

As Intersection Humanitarian Affairs and Advocacy Manager , you have an intersectional role and support all sections of MSF present in Mali.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement an advocacy strategy adapted to the context of Mali, in close collaboration with the 3 heads of mission (MSF-Belgium, MSF-Spain, MSF-France) and the Advocacy Unit at MSF headquarters
• Identify the main strategic issues and target audiences
• Influence tactics are developed for decision-makers
• Monitor and analyze policy developments by working with stakeholders and other stakeholders to advance common policy goals
• Laws, regulations, and other policy initiatives that may impact the organization are documented and communicated to overlapping mission leaders
• Represent MSF at events and meetings to promote the organization’s positions
• Make a list of major events and meetings scheduled in the country and/or region
• The minutes of the meetings are written, analyzed/commented on and shared with the heads of mission

PREREQUISITES

Training and experience

• Master’s degree in anthropology, social/political sciences, law, gender studies or protection
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an advocacy manager in the field of humanitarian affairs, research, analysis or advocacy with MSF or other NGOs
• Advocacy experience in the region is an asset

SKILLS

• Good understanding of current humanitarian debates and the dilemma/trade-off nature of modern humanitarian interventions
• Excellent writing, research and analytical skills
• Adaptability and ability to work in a multicultural team as well as in an unstable and precarious environment
• Flexibility and resistance to stress
• Autonomy with a solution-focused approach
• Diplomacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Motivation and humanitarian interest

LANGUAGES

• Very good oral and written command of French
• Knowledge of English is an asset

TERMS

• Expected start date: 02/01/2024
• Location: Bamako (Mali)
• Mobility: Possible travel within projects
• Type of contract: Fixed-term contract (CDD) – Full-time
• Contract duration: 12 months (extendable)
• Salary according to the MSF OCB field grid
• The contractual terms, conditions and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidates and in compliance with MSF’s standard job and salary scales.
• No family position
• Adhere to MSF principles and our managerial values: respect, transparency, integrity, responsibility, trust and empowerment
• Adhere to commitments for responsible behavior