Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality. A worldwide movement MSF was founded in Paris, France in 1971. Its principles are described in the organisation’s founding charter. It is a non-profit, self-governed organisation. Today, MSF is a worldwide movement of 24 associations, bound together as MSF International, based in Switzerland. Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff – most of whom are hired locally – work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide. Humanitarian action MSF’s work is based on humanitarian principles. We are committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation. MSF operates independently. We conduct our own evaluations on the ground to determine people’s needs. More than 90 per cent of our overall funding comes from millions of private sources, not governments. MSF is neutral. We do not take sides in armed conflicts, we provide care on the basis of need, and we push for independent access to victims of conflict as required under international humanitarian law. Bearing witness and speaking out MSF medical teams often witness violence and neglect in the course of their work, largely in regions that receive scant international attention. At times, MSF may speak out publicly in an effort to bring a forgotten crisis to public attention, to alert the public to abuses occurring beyond the headlines, to criticise the inadequacies of the aid system, or to challenge the diversion of humanitarian aid for political interests. Quality medical care MSF rejects the idea that poor people deserve third-rate medical care and strives to provide high-quality care to patients. In 1999, when MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the organisation announced the money would go towards raising awareness of and fighting against neglected diseases. Through the Access Campaign, and in partnership with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, this work has helped lower the price of HIV/AIDS treatment and stimulated research and development for medicines to treat malaria and neglected diseases like sleeping sickness and kala azar.
- Experience 2 years
- Location Abuja
- Job Field Project Management
Main Objective and Responsibilities of the Position
- Together with the Head of Mission and the Coordination Team, he/she would participate in the analysis and follow up of humanitarian context and security situation.
- Advising, participating, and when requested, representing the HoM with regards to relevant national partners/stakeholders.
- Support the Mission in understanding the present and the evolving environment, power structures and changing dynamics.
- Support in the development, implementation and maintenance of a networking and communication strategy, ensuring contacts with authorities, local communities and external actors.
- Participating and advising the HoM in the preparation of the overall planning of operations, including the review and update of the country policy and action plan.
Accountabilities
- Undertake country level actor mapping looking at national, provincial and regional (as relevant) authorities and conflict dynamics and support HoM(s) with context analysis.
- Develop and maintain a network of contacts in order to share information on the context, follow trends, identify new risks and threats.
- Gain an understanding of how MSF is perceived by health professionals, population and relevant actors (political, armed groups, religious authorities).
- Produce context analysis briefings highlighting the latest social, economic, political and security trends with (potential) impact on the security and humanitarian contexts
- Map armed actors, community key-individuals and (ethnic) groups customary and political structures.
- Analyse impact of local dynamics on project staff’s safety and security as well as impact on population at large.
- In his/her advisory capacity, review, propose updates and advise the HoM in implementing the Country Security Plan, risk analysis/risk reduction measures, in accordance with MSF Security Policy.
- Assist the HoM in dissemination of relevant context information to the coordination team, regularly inform them on key issues, update general information on the context for MSF internal documents, and advise on cultural appropriateness of organizational activities and individual behaviors
- Support the HoM in official representation. Upon delegation, represent MSF in meetings.
- Participate actively to the negotiation of access, identify gaps that prevent MSF to operate
- Liaise with local potential stakeholders and help the HoM to create, reinforce and maintain links with local leaders, tribes, authorities, armed forces.
- Advise on and be involved in the negotiations, finalization and maintenance of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MSF and the Government / any other institution involved.
- On request of the HoM, fill gaps and participate to the elaboration of different mission strategic documents, contributing to the mission´s strategic planning and objectives.
- Raise security awareness among the staff through regular meetings on security context
- Write up reports on each security incident affecting MSF personnel and monitors its aftermath.
- Introduce actor-mapping methodology that can be independently maintained (regularly updated and improved) for each project.
- Support and coach Coordination team members and Project Coordinators, on culturally sensitive manner of representation to local contacts, provide advice and support as needed evolution/challenges faced.
MSF Section / Context Specific Accountabilities
The Head of Misison Advisor is a key member of the mission coordination (Country Management Team) to assist the Coordination in broader context understanding in Nigeria in the following areas next to the areas already mentioned above:
- Next to context analysis, support in the development and review of security and safety guidelines including the risk analysis;
- Actively participate in the development of country strategy, project documents, contracts, advocacy strategies and all strategic documents with the rest of the Country Management Team;
- Provide cultural briefings to all new members of the organisation, including a part on communications;
- Support PCs and PC assistants in broader understanding of the working context (not only security related);
- At times, act as Liaison between the Federal and State authorities;
- Maintaining the Overview of Mission Key Operational documents (MoUs, SLAs, etc.) and ensuring timely updatings for renewals, whenever necessary;
- Training and Coaching the PC Assistants in the projects within the mission on the proper use and of the Security Database tool (SIMON) and correct entries of the Incidences, using correct and standard spellings for location names and incident categories;
- Compile mission SitReps for the mission, write one coherent mission SitRep and share with HoM/Dep Hom Ops for finalisation;
- Ensure external bi-annual mission activities reports are compiled and shared with the Ministry of Budget and National Planning after review by HoM;
- Actively network intersectionally with other HoM advisors or supports for broader context understanding and analysis.
Requirements (Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge)
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:
Education:
- University Degree.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years work experience.
- Essential experience working in the mission country.
- Demonstrated capacity for analysis, networking and negotiation
- Experience in similar positions in humanitarian aid, preferably within MSF
- Strong understanding of the workings of the different administrations of the country
- Experience working in political, security and humanitarian issues in the country
- Preferred experience working with MSF as HAO (Humanitarian Affairs Officer), Advocacy Manager, PC (Project Coordinator), HoM Support, Dep HoM.
Languages:
- Mission language essential (English); Local Language (Hausa) would be an assest.
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
- GIS knowledge an asset.
Competencies:
- Strategic Vision, Leadership, People Management & Development, Service Orientation, Teamwork and cooperation.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their enclosed application containing CV, Qualifications, License any other important Document, and a Cover Letter with their Contact Details, to: [email protected] using”MIDWIFE SUPERVISOR” as the subject of the mail.
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