Humanitarian Affairs Officer

The Humanitarian Affairs Officers (HAO) raise awareness about the impact that conflict and neglect have on the people we serve. They advocate for them in order to improve the humanitarian and human rights situation among population. They also ensure and maintain access to our patients. The role of Humanitarian Affairs Officers is incredibly varied; they support the mission in the analysis of context, humanitarian situation and security as well as in the definition of advocacy strategies. They also build a sensitive advocacy strategy and write reports on the exclusion of certain communities from medical care.

Tasks & Duties

Perform data collection and research concerning local and international context, with regards to security, medical, nutritional and humanitarian issues, in order to provide reliable information for further decision-making.
Compile regular updates of the ongoing (inter-)national activities and plans of NGOs, donors, authorities and other actors on lobby, policy and operational plans and initiatives in order to adequate MSF ’s activities and objectives.
Define and review messages, tools, lobbying activities and other advocacy action plans and strategies, in order to raise all humanitarian issues in the mission and seek assistance and protection to affected population.
Organize discussions, trainings, briefings, etc. about human rights and humanitarian law issues and current and future advocacy activities, in order to raise awareness of MSF staff regarding these matters.
Supervise humanitarian affairs related staff in the Mission.

Essential requirements

University degree, preferably a Master’s degree in one of the following fields: anthropology/social/political sciences, law, gender studies, protection
Minimum of two years relevant work experience (preferably in a field context)
Good understanding of current humanitarian debates and of the dilemma/compromise nature of modern humanitarian interventions
First-rate writing skills and excellent research/analytical skills
Fluency in English with emphasis on high communication skills (oral and written)
Advanced computer literacy

Desirable requirements

Professional experience supervising, managing or training staff
Knowledge of other languages, in particular French and/or Arabic
Previous international experience with INGOs, UN agencies, other humanitarian organisations, charities, etc.
Experience working in developing countries

Key Personality Competencies

Commitment to MSF Principles
Cross-cultural awareness
Flexibility and negotiation skills
Ability to manage stress and work with limited resources
Advanced team-working skills
Results and quality orientation
Willingness to work in unstable areas

Humanitarian Affairs Officer

Tasks & Duties

Essential requirements

Desirable requirements

Key Personality Competencies

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