Head of Mission Support at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main Purpose

• Supporting the Head of Mission in security management and coordination tasks, ensuring a smooth relation with local and national authorities, contributing to the context analysis and follow-up, to the management of information,providing translations and interpretations according to MSF protocols, standards, and procedures in order to facilitatethe mission coordination tasks.

Job Description

• Supporting the HoM in promoting and protecting the MSF image externally and assisting in context analysis, disseminating relevant context information to the coordination team, regularly informing them on key issues,updating general information on the context for MSF internal documents and advising on culturalappropriateness of organized activities and individual behaviors.
• Analyzing the risks and the security level of the context of the mission and assisting in conducting risk assessments and in the development, security plans for the mission and project. Advising the PC and HoM onaspects of security management
• Establishing and maintaining external relationships with relevant authorities and stakeholders. Keeping good knowledge of counterparts in different administrations and departments and keeping up to date records of fieldcontacts (other NGOs, UN agencies, local authorities, etc.) verifying that they are easily accessible, in order tofacilitate contacts and meetings.
• At the request of the Head of Mission, assisting the HoM or representing MSF in meetings (NGOs, official bodies and administrations, etc.) and preparing full report.
• Ensuring the follow up of relevant administrative dossiers such as the MSF registration in the country, working permits, immigration policies, national protocols, etc.
• At the request of the HoM, preparing and conducting an information briefing, focusing on the country context for International Regional and Relocated Staff.
• Guide and facilitate the management of MSF information and essential records and documents by the mission team, following MSF policies and guidelines.• Translating sensitive documents and acting as an interpreter when needed. Writing letters andcorrespondences with officials and partners and preparing reports, internal memos and formal requests.
• Monitoring the correspondences in the absence of the HoM.
• Assisting in the elaboration of the advocacy plan of the mission in collaboration with the PC, MedCo and the Communications responsible and supporting its implementation and follow up.

Requirements
Education:

• University Degree or similar level of education

Experience:

• Experience in humanitarian aid preferably within MSF. Essential strong understanding of the workings of the different administrations of the country

Language:

• Essential English and Local languages are desirable

Knowledge:

• Computer proficiency in MS Excel and Word, Good analytical skills, at ease with figures and economics data and Excellent communication and diplomatic skills, including writing skills

Competencies:

• People Management and Development, Commitment to MSF Principles, Behavioural Flexibility Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation.

Remuneration
As per MSF salary scale (National contract)