CONTEXT
Within MSF-OCB (Operational Center Brussels), the Analysis department is a multidisciplinary team that contributes to the MSF’s social mission by: conducting in-depth humanitarian and health policy related research/reflection; developing and implementing advocacy strategies; expanding our operational networks; supporting and challenging operations; and positioning the organisation on the politics of health and humanitarianism based on MSF’s operational experience.
Within this new department there are 4 teams:
- The Health Politics team
- The Forced Migration team
- The Conflict and Humanitarianism team
- The Humanitarian Access and Networking team
As the Regional Networking Adviser for East Africa, you will be part of the Humanitarian Access and Networking Team. The team consists of four regional advisers and a coordinator. It focuses on supporting operations to strengthen their context analysis and networking capacity. The Regional advisers are responsible for developing an in-depth regional context analysis and will support operations in developing their operational networks and humanitarian negotiations where needed.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Context analysis
- Carry out on-going in-depth analysis of the region, monitoring the political, economic and military dynamics, in synergy and in coordination with the Operations department (Epool, Cells and projects involved)
- Ensure, together with Operations, that regular actor mapping is carried out of all political, military, and civil society actors relevant to our area of operations
- Monitor and analyze regional developments and linkages between countries in the region to help operations understand the impact of political developments across the region on our operations
- Provide regular updates on political developments according to the priority contexts/groups identified by operations and analysis department, particularly in terms of positions/threats/opportunities regarding aid actors
Networking
- Support the Head of Missions and the Operations Coordinator in networking and humanitarian negotiations
- Support operations in developing a country-level networking strategy that is coherent across the region
- Identify ways to support operations in their engagement with governments and civil society (based on identified gaps) at regional level
- Liaise with the MSF East Africa Office, the Humanitarian Representatives and other MSF missions in the region on access and networking issues
- Network with external specialists in coordination with Operations and Analysis department colleagues
Support and coaching
- Develop a strategy to support and coach senior field based national staff positions that are involved in context analysis and networking (including through the exchange of best practices, training opportunities, regular meetings etc. at regional level)
- Facilitate and support training on Humanitarian Negotiations in the region
- Organize regular workshops for MSF networkers in the region to provide updated context analysis and networking strategies
Operational support
- Participate in exploratory trips to identify potential new operations (emergency or regular projects)
- Short-term gap-filling assignments to support Operations in the region (maximum 2 months)
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
- Degree in a medical, political science, sociology fields or other relevant field
- At least ten years of operational experience in a humanitarian context
- Senior level international experience in MSF projects, in coordination roles
- Experience of working in insecure environments, and emergency response operations
- Experience in humanitarian negotiations
- Proven track record in context analysis, negotiation and networking
Competencies
- Excellent knowledge of the East Africa region
- Proven ability to take initiatives and to work independently
- Capacity to develop and implement a strategic vision
- Strong networking skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to represent MSF toward multiple counterparts
- Very good written and oral communication skills
- Team player
Languages
- Proficient level in English, oral and written is mandatory
- Fluency in at least one of the main languages spoken in the region (Arabic, Kiswahili, Amharic, Somali, Tigrinya, or other)
CONDITIONS
- Expected starting date: As soon as possible
- Location: Nairobi (Kenya)
- Mobility: Regular travel to visit field locations (3 x per year) and short assignments in the countries of intervention (up to two months)
- Contract type: Fixed term contract – Full time
- Contract duration: 2 years (extendable)
- The contractual terms, conditions and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidate and in compliance with the standard MSF Nairobi function and salary grids
- Family position possible according to the hosting MSF entity policies and conditions
- 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: 2nd July 2025
How to apply?
- Submit your application via the ‘Apply here’ button
- 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 ready to upload
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This position was previously advertised in 2024. Candidates who applied for this position earlier this year do not need to reapply.
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