Médecins Sans Frontières Head of Mission Support in charge of Advocacy and Partnerships Jobs in Kenya

Médecins Sans Frontières Head of Mission Support in charge of Advocacy and Partnerships Jobs in Kenya



Objective of the Position:

Develop and lead advocacy strategies and campaigns, and expand partnerships to improve access to quality, affordable care and justice for patients,

Responsibilities include, But Are Not Limited to:

  • Establishing and maintaining external relationships with relevant authorities and stakeholders and representing MSF in selected forums

  • Leading the elaboration of the advocacy strategy and plan of the mission and overseeing the implementation of the advocacy strategy and plan

  • Undertaking actor mapping and stakeholders’ analysis on behalf of projects and mission,

  • Planning, managing and evaluating advocacy campaigns in order to raise support for access to healthcare, health commodities, access to justice, programming and partnerships

  • Preparing advocacy briefs and products that effectively convey the desired position and message to targeted audience(s),

  • Supporting and mentoring advocacy skills across the organization and with communities and patients. Championing patient-led advocacy

  • Building an ecosystem of partners that contribute to a more holistic approach to patient care and complement existing MSF activities

    Requirements:

    Education

  • Essential: University degree (anthropology/social/political sciences, law, gender studies, protection, communications)

    Knowledge & Experience

  • Mandatory: Previous working experience of at least three years in humanitarian affairs, research, analysis or advocacy.

    Essential:

  • Previous experience with MSF or other
    NGOs.

  • Strong understanding of the workings of the different administrations of the country

  • Good understanding of current humanitarian debates and of the dilemma/compromise nature of modern humanitarian interventions

  • Experience in the field of sexual and reproductive health, chronic diseases (HIV, TB, NCDs), global health an asset

  • Campaigning organizational experience an asset

  • Willing to champion a stigmatized issue

    Languages

  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili

    Competencies

  • Excellent analytical skills, at ease with figures and data

  • Excellent communication and diplomatic skills, including writing skills

    How to Apply

    Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF and a PIN certificate). Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file mentioning on the subject email line, “Head of Mission Support”, to: Email: msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org

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