Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in psychology
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the psychosocial and/or mental health sector
• Experience in managing psychosocial projects
• Individual and group clinical experience
• Humanitarian experience in the field, preferably with MSF
• Previous experience in supporting staff is an asset

Competencies

• Good team player, adaptability and ability to work with multicultural teams
• Good organizational skills, flexibility and autonomy
• Excellent communication and training skills
• Good self-awareness and stress management skills
• Analytical, reflective and writing skills
• Ability to collaborate with diverse professional profiles
• Knowledge of the concepts of prevention of psychosocial risks at work

Languages

• Very good oral and written command of English and good knowledge of French
• Other languages commonly used by MSF (Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese) are a major asset

Other

• Willingness and ability to travel abroad in all contexts, sometimes under difficult conditions, and compliance with preventive health measures requested by MSF

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance in more than 70 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of origin, religion, creed or political affiliation.

2 Psychologists (m/f/x) - Staff Health Unit – Brussels – MSF Belgium

CONTEXT

The psychosocial service of the Staff Health Unit (SHU), within the Operational Centre Brussels (OCB) is in charge of defining and implementing the psychosocial support necessary for the staff working for MSF (international staff and national staff). The psychosocial support offered is a set of preventive measures aimed at reducing the risks to the well-being and mental health of MSF workers.

Each psychologist in the SHU psychosocial service works within this prevention framework, on individual or group support activities.

The psychosocial team of MSF-OCB in Brussels is composed as follows:

• 1 psychologist responsible of the psychosocial team (team leader)
• 1 psychologist to support staff working at MSF's headquarters in Brussels
• 2 psychologists, based in Brussels, to support national and international staff working in MSF-OCB projects abroad

In addition to this team at the Brussels operational centre, there are:

• 8 Psychologists focal points based in MSF OCB's partner sections (Brazil, South Africa, Hong Kong, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Belgium) offering pre- and post-mission support to international staff recruited by their section

Under the supervision of the team leader, you will join the psychosocial team of MSF OCB in Brussels in charge of supporting national and international staff in MSF OCB projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Projects support (60% to 70%)

• In collaboration with the medical coordinators of the various projects, participate in the analysis of psychosocial risks and the implementation of the psychosocial support strategy for the staff according to the evolution of the projects and the context
• Carry out project visits to support the implementation of psychosocial prevention strategies (1 to 2 per year)
• Develop and facilitate training modules or webinars
  • On well-being, prevention of psychosocial risks and stress prevention and management for MSF staff active in projects
  • On the prevention and management of stress with the various actors of staff health in the projects
• Guarantee psychosocial support for staff during emergencies, crises or critical incidents: definition and follow-up of the implementation of the psychosocial support strategy, remote support of teams involved  and/or emergency intervention in projects
• Ensure the work of reflection and development of the strategy for the prevention of psychosocial risk factors and stressors for staff in the projects
• Write guidance documents and tools necessary for the development of support for staff on assignment and offer technical support to any psychologists in charge of supporting staff in the projects
• In collaboration with psychosocial actors from other MSF sections or operational centres, develop common tools and strategies

Support to individuals[1] (30%to 40%)

• Ensure remote first line psychosocial support for staff working in projects and/or referrals to external professionals
• Provide coordinators with briefings on the prevention and management of stress in teams
• Ensure a number of emotional debriefings of international staff members returning from projects and, if necessary, refer staff to a mental health professional external to MSF

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: 1st of March 2024
• Location: Brussels (Belgium) 
• Mobility: 1 to 2 scheduled visits per year of 2 to 3 weeks + short emergency interventions
• Type of contract: Open-ended contract – Full-time – Possibility of teleworking at 40%
• Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ grid
• Meal vouchers - Hospitalisation Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transport costs
• 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: 6th of February 2024

How to apply?

Please send your CV and cover letter to recruit-hq-hr@brussels.msf.org and mention “Psychologist - SHU” in the subject of your email.

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.

[1] No psychotherapeutic care is offered directly by the psychosocial service.

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Climate Action Network Europe is looking for a Finance and Admin Coordinator

CAN Europe, Europe's largest coalition working on climate and energy issues, is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Funding Fairer Futures Finance and Admin Coordinator to join our team. The DEAR Funding Fairer Futures Project will bring together a consortium to broaden engagement and empowerment for inclusive and gender transformative climate justice in Europe and beyond. The project aims to drive deeper engagement in our work through direct funding, capacity building including organisational development, and joint and independent communication and campaign work. This work will be through the respective networks of the consortium (all engaged Network members) down to grassroots organisations and movements emphasising the need to properly engage the Network in the FFF Project and ensure the project serves wider objectives.

 

This position will offer the successful candidate an opportunity to be at the centre of the largest movement for global change that will affect people and the planet for centuries to come. The Funding Fairer Futures Finance and Admin Coordinator will play an important and traversal role delivering this project and supporting the subgranting and financing to partners.

 

Required Educational/professional qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification preferably in management, accounting or economics;
• 5+ years relevant professional experience;
• Experience in book-keeping, knowledge of an accounting software;
• Excellent written and spoken English; Fluent in French or Dutch is an asset.

Preferred/desirable skills and qualifications

• Relevant professional or voluntary experience with NGOs or in an international network;
• Knowledge of the Belgian accountancy duty
• Knowledge of an accountancy software. Winbooks’ knowledge is considered as an asset;
• Experience with EC-funded projects;
• Knowledge or experience with reporting to different public donors (European Commission, EU Members States,…) is considered an asset;
• Experience in delivering training is considered as an asset;
• Relevant experience in managing a multi-stakeholder project within a large consortium;
• Knowledge and/or experience with Belgian employment legislation is considered an asset;
• Computer skills (Office package);
• Organisational, interpersonal and team-working skills, flexibility, and reliability;
• Problem solving and good communication skills;
• Team-work with people from a wide range of countries;
• Management of multiple tasks.

 

Main duties will include:

• Ensure ongoing monitoring of the project delivery and consolidated budget spending, impacts, opportunities and challenges, results and progress of the project,
• Cost control, budget compliance and administrative work within the project
• Coordinate partners' financial responsibilities for compliance with EU and project requirements
• Design & implement subgranting to CSOs/groups (dissemination of call for projects, selection, disbursement of funds and monitoring use of funds and compliance with requirements by subgrantees)
• Supporting the coordination of project partners
• Encoding of expenses and income in the accounting software of the secretariat;
• Coordination of the Financial reporting toEC;
• Support the Head of Operations in the day-to-day operations.

 

 

This position is based in Brussels in the CAN Europe secretariat, which houses our team of around 60 staff members (40 in Belgium and the rest spread in several European countries), in Mundo-B, the sustainable NGO office space near the St. Boniface neighborhood of Brussels. This full time or 4/5 position is based on a Belgian open-ended contract.

Remuneration for the job will be between 3710EUR and 4780 EUR gross/month depending on the years of relevant experience (from 0 to 20 years) and subject to Belgian taxes.

Extra benefits include lunch vouchers, reimbursement of local transport costs , teleworking allowance, phone costs, eco and sport vouchers.

To apply, please send your CV in English and a motivation letter in English to jobs@caneurope.org with “Funding Fairer Futures Project Finance and Admin Coordinator” as the subject line.

 

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2024

• First round of interviews preferably between 5 and 9 February 2024 (online)
• Second round of interviews between 12 & 16 February 2024 (most probably online) A written test will be requested between both rounds.

Expected start date: as soon as possible thereafter

 

Contact

 

Inquiries to César Chantraine, Human Resources Coordinator, cesar.chantraine@caneurope.org

Education:

• Essential: Literacy in English and Arabic.
• Desirable: Education in social sciences.
• Any training related to health promotion / community mobilization would be an asset.

Experience:

• Essential: Knowledge and/or experience in Middle East area and communities’ cultures. (Preferable: Palestine, Lebanon, Syria).
• Desirable: Experience working (including as a volunteer) with vulnerable population. Experience working in community mobilization or education with migrants.

Languages:

• Essential: English.
• Essential: Arabic.
• Desirable: French and other languages spoken by the beneficiaries.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance in more than 70 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of origin, religion, creed or political affiliation.

Community Health Officer (f/m/x) – Brussels – MSF Belgium Mission

CONTEXT

MSF's mission in Belgium aims to address, through a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach, the health needs and key social determinants of the most vulnerable segments of the population, including migrants in transit and undocumented migrants, while proactively engaging in assessing main difficulties and promoting institutional change.

MSF’s mission in Belgium:

• Active participation in the Humanitarian Hub, where several organisations provide a wide range of services to vulnerable populations. In this structure, mental health care (first line) is provided by Médecins Sans Frontières. A second line service has also been created to provide psychological follow-up and respond to identified needs.
• Outreach activities are designed to reach and support the most vulnerable populations. The mobile team intervenes in non-accredited structures (such as squats), informal settlements and hot-spots of gathering for the target populations: in terms of awareness-raising, primary health care consultations on site, prevention and control of infections, health promotion and referral to psycho-social-medical care if necessary.

MAIN PURPOSE

Prepare, provide and present health / mental health education sessions to the population/patients according MSF principles and values in order to promote health through information related to health measures, hygiene conditions, psychoeducation as well as provide information about MSF activities in order to facilitate access to healthcare.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare material and deliver health education sessions, messages and topics addressed to different populations regarding hygiene, diseases and prevention as well as regarding mental health/psychosocial.
• Ensure all the patients and caretakers are well informed, according to protocols, about health-related issues and that all patients attending MSF activities are well informed about services provided.
• In collaboration with ICM and HP teams: prepare/produce various health and mental health messages/topics, tools, according to specific groups and needs.
• Promote and develop the preventive aspect of health-related measures through a climate of trust and open communication with the beneficiaries.
• Identify people with medical or mental health problems, contact with medical team and report for immediate referral if needed. Inform the line manager about any problem encountered (population, equipment, material…).
• Report to line manager all results, problems met, strengths and constraints of community visits and HP activities on a regular basis, as well as barriers impairing fairness and equality in access to services.
• Collect all type of information related to specific health and living conditions of the population in locations where the Outreach team intervenes
• Assisting care providers and patients in addressing negative consequences of socio-cultural differences, to support the therapeutic/social intervention through sharing with the care providers relevant aspects of the cultural background of the patient in the different locations of intervention:
• Squats, shelters and informal settlements where the outreach team intervenes
• Humanitarian HUB, MSF Clinic and other indoor HP activities.
• Support the provision of services facilitating the communication between beneficiaries and MSF staff by creating a trustful relationship with all counterparts.
• Participate actively in HP projects (i.e. community mapping, feedbacks and rumors gathering) as instructed by the HP supervisor.
• Reflect with the MSF team to adapt activities and messages to ensure smooth flow of activities, make them culturally acceptable, avoiding misunderstandings and improving the quality of services.
• Maintaining monitoring data and producing regular work reports to the supervisor.
• Participating in team, case management meetings and attending supervision sessions with members of the team.
• Guarantee confidentiality, impartiality and neutrality, declare conflict of interest.

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: As soon as possible
• Location: Brussels (Belgium)
• Contract type: Full-time contract (3 months contract with a possibility of extension)
• Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ grid – Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation cost – Lunch allowances.

Due to administrative constraints given the duration of the contract, candidates must already have the permanent right to work in Belgium (European Union citizen) or a residence permit/document with the mention “access to the labour market unlimited”.

Deadline for applications: 15th of February 2024

How to apply?

Please, send your CV and cover letter to MSFOCB-Belgium-hrfinm@brussels.msf.org and mention “Community Health Worker” in the subject of your email.

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.

Education & Expérience

• Diplôme de master en communication, marketing avec une spécialisation en collecte de fonds
• Au moins 7 ans d’expérience dans une fonction équivalente
• Expérience d’au moins 5 ans dans une fonction de management et de gestion d’équipe
• Une solide expérience dans la gestion de projets
• Une expérience en stratégie de campagne marketing
• Une solide expérience chez MSF ou au sein d’une ONG ou dans le secteur associatif

Compétences

• Connaissance approfondie de développement et de mise en place des stratégies d’engagement digital 
• Excellentes capacités rédactionnelles 
• Connaissance globale des concepts et techniques de marketing direct et notamment de l’Inbound marketing et du travail avec un CRM 
• Excellente connaissance de la société belge (paysage médiatique, institutionnel et politique) 
• Très bonne connaissance des questions internationales humanitaires
• Grande flexibilité et de bonnes capacités d’adaptation au rythme de travail d’une organisation orientée vers l’urgence 
• Vision stratégique 
• Planification et organisation (implémentation d’un plan stratégique et gestion de projet) 
• Créativité, initiative et innovation 
• Leadership et gestion d’équipe 
• Coopération et travail en équipe 
• Orientation résultats et méticulosité
• Motivation à travailler dans l'humanitaire et avec MSF

Langues

• Excellente maîtrise orale et écrite en Français et Néerlandais
• Très bonne maîtrise de l’anglais

Autres

• Vous êtes ouvert à travailler ponctuellement à l’étranger et à effectuer des visites de projets de MSF dans le monde

CONTEXTE

Le département Communication & Fundraising de MSF-OCB (Centre opérationnel de Bruxelles) est composé d’une soixantaine de professionnel.le.s motivé.e.s et se charge à la fois de la communication dite opérationnelle, et des activités de communication et de fundraising de MSF en Belgique

Sous la responsabilité directe de la Directrice Communications & Fundraising de MSF-OCB, vous êtes, en tant que Deputy Director Communication and Fundraising Belgium, à la tête d’un service de plus de 30 personnes organisées en cinq équipes : Public positioning, Acquisition, Dialogue direct, Strategic partner and Loyalty. Avec les managers de ces 5 équipes, vous êtes en charge du positionnement public de MSF en Belgique, de sa visibilité dans les médias belges et de l’engagement avec différentes audiences, notamment sur les réseaux sociaux, de l’acquisition de nouveaux donateurs, du développement de partenariats stratégiques et de la fidélisation des donateurs existants

RESPONSABILITES

Stratégie

• Définir et implémenter :
  • Une stratégie éditoriale et de positionnement pour MSF en Belgique en vue d’une notoriété et visibilité optimales dans les médias et sur les réseaux sociaux
  • Une stratégie de marketing complète pour faire connaître les activités humanitaires et médicales de MSF à travers le monde auprès de nouvelles audiences en Belgique
• Un plan d’investissement solide pour assurer une croissance continue des rentrées financières de MSF en Belgique et contribuer ainsi à l’indépendance d’action de l’organisation à travers le monde S’assurer de l’implémentation stratégique de la nouvelle brand identity de MSF en Belgique et superviser le travail d’une agence dans le développement de campagnes d’awareness et/ou d’acquisition de nouveaux donateurs en Belgique
• Superviser et analyser les enquêtes de notoriété et de perception de MSF en Belgique et en définir des stratégies adaptées en tenant compte des réalités et de l’évolution de la société belge 
• Superviser la stratégie de marketing automation global et d’inbound marketing grâce au logiciel Hubspot CRM

Management & Gestion RH

• Guider l’équipe de management pour l’amener à atteindre ses objectifs stratégiques, avec des indicateurs de performance adaptés, et en leur garantissant un accompagnement et un feedback régulier 
• Avec le support de l’assistante du département, diriger et animer les réunions de management et du Service Communication & Fundraising en assurant leur suivi 
• Initier et animer des réunions de travail en vue de définir et d’optimaliser la mise en œuvre des objectifs stratégiques du Service
• Avec le support de l’assistante du département, assurer l’implémentation du projet management au sein du service et des outils inhérents 
• Accompagner la transition digitale au sein du service aussi bien pour améliorer l’engagement digital de MSF avec ses différentes audiences en Belgique que pour la gestion de l’information en interne 
• Motiver, encadrer et orienter une équipe de management et s’assurer d’une bonne gestion des ressources (humaines et financières) dans un mode d’organisation par projets 
• Superviser les managers du service Communication & Fundraising en appliquant les politiques RH sur le bien-être au travail, le système d’évaluation et de feedback, le suivi des performances, les absences, etc.

Budget et Bilan

• Elaborer annuellement, défendre et suivre le budget du Service Communication & Fundraising – en collaboration avec le Département des Finances 
• Réaliser le bilan financier mensuel à partager et présenter au comité de direction et/ou au Conseil d’administration 
• Analyser régulièrement le suivi des rentrées et des dépenses sur base du budget établi pour un ROI optimal 
• Travailler en collaboration avec le service Procurement, chargé des études de prix et des contrats avec les prestataires et services optimaux

Analyses

• Analyser régulièrement les différents canaux de communication et de récolte de fonds et adaptation de la stratégie selon les besoins 
• Analyser de manière approfondie l’impact de nos actions basées sur des données marketing (data-driven) et s’assurer de les réorienter si nécessaire pour atteindre les objectifs fixés

International

• Participer aux réunions internationales des responsables de la récolte des fonds et de la communication 
• Echanger des informations avec les responsables des autres sections MSF (bonnes pratiques, KPIs, …)

CONDITIONS

• Date de début : Mai 2024
• Localisation : Bruxelles (Belgique)
• Type de contrat : Contrat à durée indéterminée – temps plein
• Salaire en fonction de la grille salariale MSF-OCB HQ
• Chèques repas – Assurance hospitalisation (DKV) – Plan pension – 100% remboursement des frais de transports en commun
• Adhésion aux valeurs managériales de l’organisation : Respect, Transparence, Responsabilisation, Intégrité, Confiance, Autonomisation
• Adhésion aux engagements pour un comportement responsable

Date limite pour postuler prolongée jusqu'au : 25 février 2024

 

COMMENT POSTULER ?

 

CV et lettre de motivation à envoyer à l’adresse Recruit-HQ-Communications@brussels.msf.org avec « Deputy Director Communication and Fundraising Belgium » en objet.

 

Seules les personnes dont la candidature sera retenue seront contactées.

 

MSF valorise la diversité et s'engage à créer un environnement de travail inclusif. Nous accueillons les candidatures de tous les candidats qualifiés, quels que soient leur invalidité, leur identité de genre, leur statut matrimonial ou civil, leur race, leur couleur ou leurs origines ethniques et nationales, leur religion ou leurs convictions ou leur orientation sexuelle.

 

MSF se soucie de la protection de vos données. En soumettant votre candidature, vous acceptez que MSF utilise vos données personnelles. Pour plus d’informations, consultez notre avis de confidentialité destinée aux candidats.