REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Degree in Humane Resource management or equivalent through experience
• Recent MSF operational experience, preferably project based (Project Coordinator) and/or HR Coordinator

• Knowledge & experience in the setup of teams and development of roles & responsibilities
• Experience in participating in the approach or processus of Comp & Ben, Recruitment, Matching processes, and Learning & Development
• Coaching or mentoring experience is a great asset

Competencies

• Good knowledge of the OCB HR processes and tools
• Able to proactively formulate new and innovative administrative solutions and help fast track for adoption
• Understanding of the overall administrative implications and legal considerations linked to changes in roles and contractual issues (with support from HR capacities in Region)
• Excellent active listening skills & ability to establish strong relationships; coaching posture
• Demonstrable commitment & belief in FrC principles (project autonomy, subsidiarity and related ways of working)
• Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
• Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal
• Team player
• Acute understanding of organizational issues and challenges (related to change process)
• Strong communication skills

Languages

• Fluency in French & English required (oral and written)

CONTEXT

Mid-2019, the Field Recentralization (FrC) programme started as a transformational change process that touches upon both cultural and structural changes, all pointing towards improving project autonomy. This transformational initiative is intended to inspire the whole of MSF Operational Center Brussels (OCB).

After piloting FrC in the Southern African operations, the central African region is implementing new processes, setting up adapted structures and innovate the way of working. The operational management in South America & Europe started also reflecting on possible adaptations based on the same principles. All OCB operations will be impacted on a medium or longer term. 

As HR Partner for Field recentralization, your role is key in ensuring that all HR consequences, opportunities and challenges of the FrC are identified, that the various HR policies, roles and procedures are adapted to the changes and communicated in close collaboration with the FrC project manager*.

*The FRC project manager is the referent for the development of the change programme and has been working since mid-2019 with different colleagues and HR partners. She is taken the lead in the design, support and implementation of the changes related to the programme and is focal point for the communication strategy around it. She is your direct supervisor, and more important your closest colleague.   

RESPONSABILITIES

• Review all key positions at the project, country and regional levels

• Reinvent & cross-check with HR dept several key HR processes such as the matching process that has been reviewed and rewritten accordingly to match with the overarching objectives of the frc initiative. 
• work through many counterparts in the organization to succeed at project, country, regional level and global hq level.: HR managers in the projects, HR teams at country/coordination level, Cell / Regional Support Teams (RST), HR department at OCB HQ,. Contacts with these partners will be mostly under a consultative/facilitator but pro-active mode as the changes should result in a broader acceptance by all MSF colleagues involved. The constant link between the HR partner and FrC project manager is crucial
• Proactively participate in the overall objective of the Global workforce agenda - FrC as an excellent opportunity to boost the responsibilities and the visibility of our locally hired staff/LHS in the region for the sake of increasing the stability in the various teams
• Be a key actor in the ongoing transition towards an HR support system with increased decision-making autonomy at project-level. Help to develop adaptation of roles at the HQ/global level for the set up to be sustainable

In close alignment with the lessons learned of the FRC programme till date and with the MSF HR values and principles, the main axes to work on include:

• Connect in a pro-active way with HR interlocutors/expertise such as Comp & Ben, Rewards project, Recruitment, Pool Managers and Development Advisor teams, Learning and Development, Administration & staff health to align any proposals for change with policies and connect for implementation.
• Lead/chair the implementation of HR change initiatives in the different regions with interlocuters at all levels (Project, Country, cell/RST (Regional Support Teams) & HR dept)

1/ Implementation of adapted matching process for International Mobile staff

2/ Accompany transition HR.net from country HR team to HR managers

3/ HR mobility

4/ HR development

5/ Appropriation of adapted/new roles & responsibilities in the different regions including adapted JDs

6/ Promote a more transversal management leadership in the region

• As HR expert, mirror for HR related topics with FRC project manager in connection with other depts/domains
• Connect with the OCB HR dept initiatives in the different regions & connect with all key HR profiles in the operational teams where FRC is active

Important Notes:

• Role to work in close collaboration with the HR department, the teams in the regions (project, country and cells/RST) and the FrC project manager
• The above responsibilities apply to mainly: Latin-America (Brazil, Venezuela, new operations) and European operations (Greece/Serbia, Belgium, Italy; Poland; UK); considering the pace of FrC out roll is different from one region to another.

There is still a support upon request for the Southern African region.

The Central African country teams still need support in transition towards CST, mainly in Kinshasa & Bangui.

• Proximity with the operational teams and hence travel within the regions should be possible (if relevant and feasible; decided with the frc project manager)

CONDITIONS

• Starting date: September 2023
• Location*: Brussels (Belgium); Eventual other location within a similar time zone (maximum 2 hours difference) where there is a MSF entity could be discussed  
• 30 to 40% mobility to project & country locations (mainly Southern America & Europe)
• Type of contract: Fixed term contract – Full time – 50% homeworking possible per week
• Duration of contract:  1 year (extendable)
• Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ salary grid
• Meal Vouchers - Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs
•  Adherence to managerial values of the organisation: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Trust, Autonomy
• Adherence to the commitment to responsable behaviour

*Due to administrative constraints, given the duration of the contract, candidates will need to already have the permanent right and/or a valid work permit to work for the mentioned location

*For an eventual other location, the final outcome depends on local legal limitations (residency, work permit, etc.) and on agreement with the hosting MSF entity of the location. The local contract and standard salary grid will then apply.

Deadline for applications: 17 August 2023

How to apply?

Please, send your CV and cover letter to Recruit-HQ-DG@brussels.msf.org and mention “Field recentralization HR Partner” in the subject of your email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position only open to candidates with previous experience with MSF ("Médecins Sans Frontières")!

No MSF experience? Check out all our job offers at the office: https://www.msf-azg.be/en/at-the-office

MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data. For more information, consult our privacy notice to job applicants.

Required skills and experiences:

• Recent graduate or advanced degree in a relevant policy field such as economics, politics or communications;
• Good knowledge of EU climate and energy policies, or national energy and climate planning;
• Excellent level of written and spoken English;
• Excellent communication and networking skills;
• High level of motivation and the ability to learn and perform different types of tasks related to project work;
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate will preferably have some of the following attributes:

• Demonstrated interest in the mission and values of CAN Europe;
• Experience in project development and reporting;
• Ability or experience in drafting communication materials such as newsletters, blog posts and narrative reports;
• Experience in working in a diverse environment and a large network;
• Familiarity with EU institutions, particularly the functioning of the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council.

Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe is Europe's largest coalition working on climate and energy issues. With over 180 member organisations in more than 38 European countries – representing over 44 million citizens – CAN Europe works to prevent dangerous climate change and promote sustainable climate and energy policy in Europe.

We're currently seeking a dynamic individual with a demonstrated interest in energy and climate policies to work with us on the LIFE Together for 1.5 project, a consortium of 14 NGOs –led by CAN Europe – working together to push national governments to accelerate climate action and to keep them accountable for their actions. The individual will gain professional experience in our Together for 1,5 team as a Multi- Stakeholder Policy Project Assistant (Intern). The individual will support the project’s team by engaging in several processes, including the dissemination of project results, project reporting to donors, coordination of consortium activities, organization of project meetings and events. The position is full time and based in our Brussels-based secretariat. Working from home is possible (max 4 days a week).

Internship contents:

• The intern’s role will focus on supporting the coordination of project deliverables, including briefings, reports, events and campaigns materials. You will have the opportunity to contribute to setting up a high level event on the benefits of climate action, as well as to the coordination of project meetings with partners, project monitoring visit and reporting; the candidate will also be able to participate and contribute to strategic and operational discussions on policy and campaign tasks, as well as to regular exchanges with a wide range of climate and energy policy experts thereby acquiring relevant knowledge, skills and experiences for future employment;
• The intern will gain insights into the operation of an international NGO coalition fighting dangerous climate change and a chance to engage with a number of other NGOs, decision makers and climate activists;

Tasks will include:

• Preparing slides, memos, invitations, timetable, internal meetings, webinars and organising meetings with external partners and experts, decision makers;
• Support the project coordination and reporting;
• maintaining an “NECP database”;
• Assist editing publications;
• Event organisation, contacting speakers, etc.

With this opportunity, we offer:

• A six-month paid internship contract under Belgian law (CIP) with a gross compensation of 1.435,36 €/month plus additional benefits;
• An exciting and highly motivating working environment;
• An opportunity to contribute to climate action and development;
• Valuable professional experience;
• An introduction to one of the largest networks of European NGOs.

More about us:

We are an open and inclusive, multicultural, multilingual team and explicitly encourage applications from all applicants, independent of their age, ancestry, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• University degree (MSc or higher) in a (para)-medical field
• A completed Field-Epidemiology degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3 years work experience as an operational researcher
• Previous experience in HIV/ TB is essential
• Field experience as an epidemiologist/ operational research with MSF or other NGOs is a strong asset

Competencies

• Humanitarian motivation and interest
• Teamwork and collaboration as well as ability to work autonomously
• Keen interest and experience in project monitoring
• Experience in supervising, coaching and training
• Diplomatic skills
• Professional and personal flexibility and adaptability
• Good knowledge of different EPI data collection tools; SQL, C-SHARP, DHIS2, STATA, QGIS etc.
• Experience in statistical analysis and the use of relevant tools (R, Stata, etc.)
• Documented scientific writing skills; protocol and manuscript writing, with at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal

Languages

• Oral and written fluency in Portuguese and English

CONTEXT

Beira town in Mozambique has an estimated population of 719,806 inhabitants and has an estimation of 14% HIV preva-lence in general population. In 2021, according to Ministry of Health (MISAU), in Beira city there were 66.853 people (3,435 paediatrics and 63,418 adult).

In terms of Key Vulnerable Population (sex workers/men who have sex with men/transgender and youth at risk) , there is an esti-mated number of 6,082 female sex workers (SW) populations, with an HIV prevalence around 24% (FSW IBBS 2012). The estimated number of men who have sex with men (MSM) in Beira is between 2624 with an estimated HIV prevalence of 9.1% (MSM IBBS 2011).

To address this context in Beira City and tackle the high HIV prevalence, MSF aims to reduce HIV related morbidity, mortality and incidence among key and general population. Specifically for Key Vulnerable Population, this project aims to improve the access to health care ensuring prevention, diagnosis, and linkage to Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH)/HIV/Tuberculosis care through tailored services at community, primary health care and hospital level, and for general population at the Primary health care and Hospital level.

MSF Belgium already implemented SRH activities and advanced HIV patient’s assistance at Primary Health Center level (Munhava and Ponta Gêa); MSF also implemented advanced HIV project in emergency room of Beira Central Hospital and put in place the innovative and tailored strategy for Key Population (KP) in the community.

The project is collaborating with Minstry of Health to implement its national guidelines for KP friendly Primary Health Center and Advance HIV Disease guidelines in Beira city with mentoring approach.

The project is restructured into 3 components:

• Sensitizaion and mobilatization with medical support for KP in the community in collaboration with Community Based Organization;
• Decentralized KP friendly Primary Health Center with SRH and Advanced HIV Disease services included in 10 Primary Health Center in Beira city;

• MSF vertical Advance HIV Disease project at Beira central hospital and Munhava Primary Health Center to be used as training centers for Sofala province.

As Epidemiology Activity Manager, your main objectives are to execute and oversee the operational research outline by the project, following MSF protocols, standards and procedures with the aim to facilitate the utilization of MSF interventions that are grounded in evidence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Epidemiology Activity Manager Operational Research (OR), you will:

• Participate in defining the objectives of operational research, develop research protocols and methodology including patient inclusion criteria and data management processes, and identify and train the human resources needed to conduct the research in order to obtain relevant information for the medical intervention.
• Coordinate the execution of the research with SAMU and partners ensuring compliance to MSF protocols
• Ensure dissemination of findings to all partners and community as described in the study protocol
• Collaborate with the project M&E team to assess project data collection and perform analysis when necessary, with regular reporting to the team and relevant stakeholders to provide updates on the progress and share any pertinent information.
• Support the project team on Capitalization and sharing of lessons learnt by the project to increase the project visibility.

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: As soon as possible
• Location:Beira (Mozambique)
• Length of contract: 12 months (extension possible)
• Contract type: Fixed term contract – Full-time
• Salary according to MSF OCB field salary grid
• 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 function and salary grids
• No family position
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments

How to apply?

Online applications to submitted by 31st of August 2023  latest via the following link. When clicking on this link, you will be directed to our online application tool.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data. For more information, consult our privacy notice to job applicants.

Votre profil :
• Vous êtes titulaire d’un master ou équivalent par expérience,
• Vous avez au moins 7 ans d’expérience, idéalement à un poste similaire,
• Vous disposez d’une expérience en gestion d’équipe,
• Vous avez de l’expérience dans les stratégies et activités de plaidoyer et dans la formulation et le suivi de programmes humanitaires,
• Vous avez de l’expérience sur le terrain dans les régions prioritaires et dans la mise en oeuvre de programmes humanitaires multi-sectoriels,
• Vous disposez d’une expertise technique dans plusieurs des domaines techniques suivants : RRC, Local Humanitarian Leadership, Cash-Based Transfers, WASH et Protection,
• Vous êtes francophone et vous vous exprimez bien en néerlandais et en anglais,
• Vous avez un esprit analytique et aussi de synthèse,
• Vous travaillez avec précision et êtes orienté résultats,
• Vous êtes enthousiaste, créatif.ve, proactif.ve et autonome,
• Vous fonctionnez naturellement en équipe et en réseau,
• Vous êtes disposé.e à voyager plusieurs fois par an,
• Vous vous reconnaissez dans les principes féministes, les processus de décolonisation et l’approche fondée sur les droits humains,
• Vous connaissez le travail d’Oxfam et vous adhérez à ses valeurs (https://www.oxfam.org/en/what-we-do/about/what-we-believe).

Contrat à temps plein et à durée indéterminée – Bruxelles

Oxfam est un mouvement mondial de personnes qui luttent ensemble contre les inégalités et l’injustice de la pauvreté.

En collaboration avec les équipes Oxfam sur le terrain, des organisations partenaires locales et des allié.es, nous travaillons en vue d’un changement durable en accompagnant des communautés vulnérables sur le chemin de prise en main de leur destin. Oxfam Belgique se concentre sur une combinaison d’aide humanitaire, de projets qui visent un changement structurel et de campagnes afin d’influencer les politiques et sensibiliser la population. Avec un réseau de près de 250 magasins, Oxfam Belgique promeut également le commerce équitable et durable et soutient l'économie circulaire et sociale.

En quoi consiste la fonction ?

Vous êtes amené.e.s à collaborer étroitement avec d’autres équipes tant internes à Oxfam Belgique (finances, communication …) qu’avec les équipes d’Oxfam International (bureaux pays, plateformes thématiques) ainsi qu’avec d’autres ONG’s et les médias.

Le travail de l’équipe « SAFE/Action Humanitaire et Plaidoyer » dans les grandes lignes :
• Nous travaillons principalement sur 3 régions : le Sahel, MENA et les Grands Lacs ;
• Nos thématiques transversales principales : le Nexus Hum-Dev, la localisation, la résilience et les innovations low-tech pour la sécurité alimentaire, le genre, le travail d’influence ;
• Nous soutenons un portefeuille actif d’une vingtaine de projets ;
• Les principales responsabilités de l’équipe incluent :
- le soutien au développement de programmes dans les pays et sur nos thématiques,
- le suivi des projets humanitaires en cours, la supervision de projets internationaux, l’organisation d’évènements de communication ou d’apprentissage,
- plaidoyer politique : lobby direct auprès de cibles belges et européennes, organisation de tournées de lobbying avec des partenaires et collègues du terrain,
- la participation active à des groupes de travail internes (y inclus organes de gouvernance et groupes techniques) et externes.

Vos responsabilités :

• Gestion d’équipe (4-5 collaborateur.trice.s), qualité des programmes et travail d’influence
- Coordonner et suivre le travail des membres de l’équipe et veiller à l’équilibre des portefeuilles ;
- Donner les orientations stratégiques et techniques pour la formulation de programmes internationaux, faciliter la coordination et veiller à la cohérence des programmes ;
- Suivre votre propre portefeuille de projets ;
- Mener le développement et la mise en oeuvre de la stratégie humanitaire d’Oxfam Belgique, assurer le suivi des objectifs et plans opérationnels annuels (y inclus MEAL et genre), produire les rapports internes et écrire des notes de synthèse ;
- Suivre les discussions stratégiques au sein d’Oxfam sur les standards et principes du secteur et veiller à leur intégration dans les activités de l’équipe ;
- Pour Oxfam Belgique, mener le plaidoyer pour l’amélioration du système humanitaire (fonds flexibles, localisation), s’adresser aux décideurs politiques belges ;
- Gérer le budget de l’équipe.

• Collaboration interne
- Participer aux groupes de travail internes ainsi qu’à la Plateforme Humanitaire d’Oxfam International ;
- Collaborer étroitement avec les responsables de programmes humanitaires nationaux et internationaux mais aussi avec l’équipe de gestion des partenariats institutionnels responsable des relations bailleurs et des contrats ;
- Donner/valider les orientations stratégiques pour le développement de nouvelles propositions de projets humanitaires, participer à des réunions avec les bailleurs de fonds ;
- Organiser les réunions du Comité d’Urgence Permanent et faire le lien avec l’équipe de récolte de fonds, en assurant le suivi des appels à dons/d’urgence ;
- Faire le lien avec le département Public Engagement ainsi qu’avec l’équipe Communication.

• Représentation externe et veille
- Participer aux groupes de coordination externes et représenter Oxfam dans les groupes de travail des ONG humanitaires belges ;
- Se tenir au courant de l’évolution des différents contextes humanitaires et du système dans lequel évoluent les ONG et faire circuler les informations.

Oxfam vous propose :
• Un contrat à temps plein (38h) à durée indéterminée.
• Un salaire mensuel brut aligné au secteur des ONG (entre 2.663,33 € et 4.500,02 € pour 30 ans d’expérience pertinente).
• De nombreux avantages extra-légaux : intervention dans les frais de transport, 13e mois, assurance groupe, congés extra-légaux, horaires flexibles, télétravail structurel, formations…
• Votre lieu de travail officiel est Bruxelles, mais vous pouvez occasionnellement travailler depuis nos bureaux de Gand.
• L’opportunité de travailler pour une ONG leader dans la coopération au développement et jouer un rôle dans les changements majeurs et inspirants. Vous faites partie d’une équipe motivée et passionnée, impliquée par sa mission.
• Un travail stimulant et passionnant dans une organisation qui apporte une grande attention à l’équilibre vie professionnelle et vie privée.

Etes-vous la personne que nous recherchons ?
Envoyez votre CV et votre lettre de motivation à OBE.jobs@oxfam.org avant le 16 août 2023 avec la référence « Nom Prénom + Safe ».
Pour Oxfam, l’égalité des chances est importante. Les candidat.es sont donc sélectionné.es sur la base de leurs qualités et compétences, sans tenir compte de l’âge, de l’origine, de l’orientation sexuelle ou de l’identité de genre.
Oxfam s'engage à protéger et à promouvoir le bien-être de tout être humain et attend de tous les membres du personnel et des volontaires qu'ils partagent cet engagement via des valeurs communes et un code de conduite (plus d’information sur : https://www.oxfam.be)