Head Of Mission Support
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
MANAGEMENT
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Full-time
Salary: not mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Networking:
• Produce regional context analysis highlighting the latest social, economic, political and security trends with (potential) impact on the security and humanitarian contexts.
• Assist the HoM in dissemination of relevant context information to the coordination team and neighbouring missions on key issues.
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts in order to share information on the regional context.
• Analyzing the risks and the security level of the context of the mission and assisting in conducting risk assessments and in the development of security plans.
• Communication:
• Guide and facilitate the management of MSF information and essential records and documents of the mission, while following MSF policies and guidelines.
• Support in media mapping, maintaining key contacts for communication dissemination.
• In support to the Head of mission and management team, contribute to the internal communication for Suka staff and MSF community and partners (newsletter, internal website, etc.).
• Administrative support:
• Support during management team meetings with minute taking, information organisation, report preparation etc.
• On request of the HoM, participate in the elaboration of different mission strategic documents, contributing to the mission´s strategic planning and objectives.
• Writing letters and correspondences to officials and partners and preparing reports, internal memos and formal requests.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Education: Bachelor of Mass Communication, or Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences. A Masters in Social Science with (Political Science) as a speciality is an added advantage.
• Experience: Experience in humanitarian work, and a strong understanding of country context analysis and experience working on political, security and humanitarian issues.
• Knowledge: Computer proficiency in MS Excel and Word, Good analytical skills, Good at figures and economics data, Excellent communication and diplomatic skills, including writing skills.
• Competences: People Management, Commitment to MSF Principles, Behavioural Flexibility, Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation.
• Language: English and basic French are prerequisites for this role.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter and a detailed CV merged together in a SINGLE PDF or WORD document to the HR department via email to msfch-kampala-recruitment@geneva.msf.org with the title of position as subject line.
Deadline: 10th May 2025 at 5:00 PM
NB: Only shortlisted candidates meeting the above criteria will be contacted. No monetary, goods or service offers, nor favouritism, will be tolerated in the recruitment process. MSF reserves the right to refuse any candidate having benefited from such acts. Any illicit solicitations can be reported to the Justice System.
Deadline: Expired
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