CONTEXT
In Mozambique, MSF operates in a complex humanitarian context, particularly in Cabo Delgado, where conflict, displacement, and gaps in the health system affect access to care. Key challenges include limited access to healthcare facilities and medical staff, stockouts of essential medical supplies, weak pharmaceutical supply chains, protection concerns and violations affecting patients and healthcare, and the need for stronger advocacy towards national and international actors. MSF is strengthening its humanitarian analysis and advocacy capacity to better address these issues and influence decision-makers.
As Humanitarian Affairs Manager, you lead MSF’s advocacy and humanitarian analysis in-country. You support the Country Coordinator and Country Management Team (CMT) to understand the political, humanitarian, and operational context, define MSF positioning, strengthen evidence-based advocacy, and improve acceptance and access for MSF projects. You act as a key strategic advisor and ensure that humanitarian affairs are fully integrated into programme decisions.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Analysis & Strategy
- Identify key humanitarian issues affecting populations and MSF operations
- Develop and implement advocacy strategies and dashboards aligned with MSF priorities
- Analyse humanitarian trends, policies, and stakeholder dynamics
- Provide regular briefings to support decision-making at country level
Advocacy & Negotiation
- Draft reports, position papers, and advocacy messages
- Contribute to external communications and public positioning
- Support visibility of issues such as:
- Health system gaps
- Medical supply shortages
- Protection of the medical mission
- Access to care in Cabo Delgado
Representation & Networking
- Represent MSF with authorities, NGOs, academics, and civil society
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to increase advocacy impact
- Collaborate with MSF advocacy networks
Internal Support
- Advise programme teams and coordinators on context and positioning
- Deliver training on humanitarian principles, International Humanitarian Law (IHL), protection and advocacy
- Support acceptance strategies and operational decision-making
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
- Degree in social sciences, political science, law, anthropology, or related area of study
- Minimum 3 years’ international experience in humanitarian affairs, advocacy, or analysis, with MSF or a similar INGO
- MSF experience is a strong asset
- Campaigning or advocacy experience is an asset
- Experience in complex security environments is an asset
- Knowledge of global health systems or supply chains is an asset
Competencies
- Strategic vision and analytical thinking
- Strong communication and negotiation/persuasive skills
- Excellent writing skills
- Networking and relationship building
- Cross-cultural awareness
- Computer literacy (Microsoft 365 tools)
Languages
- Proficiency in English and Portuguese, both written & spoken is mandatory
CONDITIONS
- Expected starting date: As soon as possible
- Location: based in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
- Contract type: Fixed-term contract – full-time
- Contract duration: 12 months (extendable)
- Mobility: 40 – 60% in MSF Projects
- Salary according to MSF salary grid
- The contractual terms, conditions and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidate
- No family or couple position
- 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: 9th of July 2026
How to apply
➢ Submit your application via the ‘Apply here‘ button on the vacancy page
➢ You will be directed to the online application form for this position
➢ It should take 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for having your CV and motivation letter (in PDF format) ready to upload
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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