Job Description
Main Purpose/Job Summary:-
Contribute to the development of humanitarian affairs activities in the Mission by supporting the Management Coordination Team in the analysis of context, humanitarian situation, security and in the definition of advocacy strategies, according to MSF policies and values, in order to improve the humanitarian and human rights situation among population.
General Accountabilities:
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Perform data collection and research concerning the local, national and international context, with regards to medical and humanitarian issues, in order to provide reliable information for further decision-making.
Support the Humanitarian Affairs Manager and Project Coordinators in the analysis of the data collected, in order to better orientate the programmes and projects, to provide an optimal response to population needs.
Compile regular updates of the ongoing activities, plans and policies of NGO’s, UN, ICRC, donors, authorities and other relevant actors, in order to inform MSF’s operations and advocacy.
Collaborate with the PC, HoM, the Operational/Humanitarian Affairs Department at HQ and other relevant parties to develop a coherent advocacy strategy, in order to address the humanitarian situation.
Define and review messages, tools, lobbying activities and other advocacy action plans and strategies, in order to raise all humanitarian issues in the country and seek assistance and protection to affected population.
In cooperation with the PC, HAM and HoM, ensure smooth working relationships with local authorities, other NGO’s, local communities and other actors, in order to facilitate access to the population and improve coordination with third parties.
Organize discussions, trainings, briefings, etc. about humanitarian affairs and advocacy, in order to raise the awareness / build capacity of relevant MSF staff.
Participates in the elaboration and updating of the Country Risk Analysis
Promotes and assists in the implementation of advocacy activities locally, nationally and internationally.
Where relevant, supervises humanitarian affairs staff in the projects.
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
Humanitarian Affairs:
Medical-humanitarian context monitoring in Coordination and in Gambella, Tigray, Amhara, and Somali projects
Monitoring of (1) access to food, nutrition, and WASH; (2) displacement, relocation and returns of IDPs and refugees; (3) SGBV and protection incidents and protection hotspot areas; (4) the impact of recent humanitarian budget cuts at project level (5) Conflict monitoring and analysis and (6) any other emerging humanitarian concerns
Data collection and entry in coordination/project databases & supporting projects with quality data management
Provide trainings on Red Flags and humanitarian affairs monitoring
Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings.
Advise the teams in projects on all issues related to humanitarian affairs and protection
Advocacy:
Support operational and medical teams in their engagement strategy.
Network with all relevant stakeholders related to humanitarian concerns, in consultation with the Humanitarian Affairs Manager (HAM) and Project Coordinators (PCs).
In coordination with the PCs and HAM, attend project level cluster meetings and raise issues of concern on regional levels.
Assist HAM in writing briefing notes, advocacy messaging, weekly humanitarian bulletins and monthly humanitarian situation reports
Protection:
Advise the teams in all projects on protection and referral pathways
Support with actor mapping for referral pathways and updating any changes
Identify vulnerable persons in need of protection, such as minors, persons with medical vulnerabilities, pregnant women, victims of violence, and persons not receiving necessary humanitarian services;
Support in identification of needs and referral opportunities in coordination with the medical team.
Position title: Humanitarian Affairs Officer
No. of positions: 01
Place of work: Addis Ababa
Position holder reports to(direct supervisor): Project/Field Coordinator, Humanitarian Affairs Manager or Head of Mission
Length of contract: 12 months with possibility of extension
Remuneration and Benefits:
Starting Base salary (N+0) –USD 1210, payable in Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
Medical cover: as per the organization's policy
Job Requirements
Requirements:-
Education
Experience
Essential previous working experience of at least two years in research, analysis and advocacy.
Essential experience with MSF or other NGOs.
Desirable working experience in developing countries.
Languages
Knowledge
Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Good working knowledge of humanitarian landscape
Proven ability in data management and analysis
Competences
Results
Teamwork
Flexibility
Commitment
Stress Management
How To Apply
Interested applicants can submit their CV and application letter including photocopies of all supporting documents via www.ethiojobs.net.
Please be informed that we do not accept applications in other forms.
Please Note that we only contact short-listed candidates and only short-listed candidates with the required documents are allowed to attend further assessment.
Sincerity of Declarations and Documents Submitted to MSF
Use of false documents to gain employment with MSF will lead to automatic cancelation from the recruitment process and if found after employment it will lead to termination.
We strive to promote, create, and maintain a safe organizational culture for all people who work for and with MSF OCA, including our partners. Moreover, we ensure that the workplace, wherever staff are located, is built on respect, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion that delivers a safe and respectful environment.
At Médecins Sans Frontières we are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
