OCA Emergency Team - Humanitarian Affairs Manager

Apply now for the Humanitarian Affairs Manager position with MSF - Holland's Emergency Support Department, focusing on critical humanitarian responses.

• Overall: reports to an Emergency Manager.
• During country programme assignments reports to relevant Management Team (MT) member at the capital level, typically Head of Mission (HoM)/Emergency Coordinator (EmCo) with Functional line to the context-related Humanitarian Affairs Advisor at HQ

• Degree in Law, Humanitarian affairs, Political or Social Sciences or related university degree
• Indicative 18 months country programme experience with one of the MSF sections in at least two different projects, of which at least one emergency project; external candidates with experience in similar settings (high security, volatile contexts) are welcome to apply
• Previous working experience of at least two years in research, analysis or advocacy
• ‘Can do mentality’, creative, and capacity to motivate others and lead a team into action
• Willingness to travel to any required area, frequently at short notice
• Proven organizational skills, diplomatic skills and experience with representation
• A flexible and solution-oriented mentality, and the ability to be decisive in chaotic circumstances
• Fluent in English language
• Master's degree in the above-mentioned studies
• Indicative 18 months country programme experience with one of the MSF sections in at least two different projects, of which at least one emergency project
• French/Arabic/Spanish/Swahili proficiency
• Experience in various emergency responses;
• Experience in high security and middle-income contexts;
• Knowledge and experience using OCA standard data tools;
• Knowledge of qualitative research methods and analysis

• A full-time appointment for 1 year with the intention to renew based on performance
• Salary depends on three main factors: domicile, level of responsibility, and experience on the job. Candidate’s domicile determines which MSF section will act as employer;
• 45 holidays per year
• Completion bonus of 1.5 month of extra salary after completion of every 12 months commitment
• Return travel costs to place of domicile between assignments
• Prioritization for trainings in MSF (external trainings additionally considered)
• A challenging position within a stimulating, professional working environment in a major international organization – plus great colleagues to work alongside!