Êtes-vous fait(e) pour cette fonction ? • Vous adhérez aux Principes et Valeurs de la Croix-Rouge • Vous maîtrisez l’anglais à l’oral et à l’écrit • Vous utilisez les outils informatiques et notamment les bases de données • Vous avez de bonnes capacités rédactionnelles • Vous êtes organisé et rigoureux • Vous appréciez le travail d’équipe

Rétablissement des Liens Familiaux – Volontaire – Support administratif Partout dans le monde, la Croix-Rouge engage l’efficacité de son réseau, ses infrastructures et ses moyens de communication pour protéger l’une des dimensions les plus fondamentales de l’être humain : celle des liens familiaux. Les Conventions de Genève (1949) et leurs Protocoles additionnels (1977) consacrent le principe d’intégrité familiale, le droit à la correspondance familiale et le droit des familles à connaître le sort de leurs membres. Dans ce cadre, le Service Tracing/Rétablissement des Liens Familiaux (de l’anglais to trace) de la Croix-Rouge de Belgique mène depuis 75 ans des activités visant au rétablissement et au maintien des liens familiaux. Il effectue 3 types d’activité : recherches en vue de retrouver des membres de famille proches, échanges de messages Croix-Rouge et assistance aux regroupements familiaux. Les recherches et messages Croix-Rouge sont les missions pour lesquelles nous avons aujourd’hui besoin de votre aide ! La Croix-Rouge de Belgique (CRB), Communauté francophone cherche, en renfort de l’équipe en place, un/une volontaire Support administratif pour le Service Tracing/Rétablissement des Liens Familiaux (RLF) au sein du Département International Quelle aide vous apportez ? En lien étroit avec l’équipe et la responsable de service, vous contribuez au bon déroulement des recherches en soutenant la gestion administrative de celles-ci : encodage des dossiers de demandes de recherches sur la base de données du service ; support à l’équipe pour le suivi update des dossiers en cours ; archivage des dossiers clôturés.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Mechanical Workshop Manager and/or Mechanics and/or Fleet Manager, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience, or equivalent in level and experience.
• Experience with electronic diagnostic tool for vehicle and workshop management software is an asset.
• MSF and/or humanitarian experience on the field, with a variety of Mechanic, Fleet Management is a valuable asset

• Knowledge on Project management is an asset.

• Experience in Workshop Management within MSF will be a valuable asset.

• Adaptability to different context, climate and travel a lot with few days to prepare it.
• Ability to communicate with different actor around a same topic with clear position.
• Ability to set priorities and organise his/her own work.
• Ability to integrate quickly a team and build trust.
• Ability to report orally and in writing (report) his point of view and analyses.
• Computer literate (EXCEL, WORD…)
•  Fluent written and spoken English and French (at least B2 for each).
• Results and quality oriented
• Behavioral Flexibility
• Stress management
• Analytical Thinking
• Team work and cooperation
• Expert on Vehicle maintenance
• Expert on Generator maintenance
• General knowledge in electricity
• Expert on Vehicle electricity maintenance
• Vehicle electronics system diagnostic knowledge is an asset
• Supply abilities knowledge is an asset
• Welding knowledge is an asset

CONDITIONS

• 1 year “MIO contract” starting  as soon as possible – full-time
• Field position : salary according to MSF-OCB Field salary scale
• Position based in Brussels but mainly carried out (up to 75% of the time) in the field.

Application (CV + cover letter) to be sent to Recruit-HQ-Log@brussels.msf.org before the 06^th of March with “MIO Mobility” in the subject

 

 

 

CONTEXT

The Log department is opening a position for a MIO Mobility, who has interest in operational challenges and tactics.

According with Log vision @ MSF Today, the Operational Logistics is a very specific and well-known force of MSF. Beyond the fulfilment of basic logistic needs, logistics is a solution-driven and innovative force that helps to build and realize operational projects.

The MIO Mobility contributes to the development and support the implementation of Mobility Strategies & Transport policies in all MSF projects.

His/her technical support to operations is done for the benefit of and in close collaboration with the Logistics Operations, through his coordinator.

S/he reports functionally and regularly to the MSF-OCB Mobility Referent on the progress of the projects within his/her domain and supervised hierarchically by Back Office Coordinator.

His/her working time ratio is 70% on the field and 30% in headquarter. During field missions his/her working relations fall under the mission management.

Mobility integrates in its scope vehicle fleet, all motorized equipment such generator, motorbike, motor pump, out-board engine, etc, and access/accessibility.

Mobility concerns all services linked to the fleet from selection, start up, usage, maintenance, monitoring and renewal. It has to answer the following six priorities:

• Mobility response adapted to Log Scenario linked to the MSF operations by ensuring Access to the beneficiaries and accessibility to MSF structures
• Security of people
• Security of goods
• Liability of equipment
• Continuity of service
• Cost control.

JOB PROFILE

At priority level, s/he provides 1^st line support and specialized Help Desk

• S/he supports Logcos, workshop managers and mechanics during her/his field visits, by training, coaching, collaboration and direct implementation.

• S/he vouches for the appropriation of the standard items used during OCB's activities:

1. Items – modules and kits (ex: vehicles, maintenance kit, etc.)
2. Reference documents (ex: transport guidelines, driving policy, spare parts catalogues, logbook etc.);
3. Management tools (spread sheet aiming to help to order spare parts, table with the follow-up of the consumptions, job-card, etc.).

• S/he supports the implementation of defined policies and strategies.

1. Preventive maintenance of the fleet through a maintenance planning integrated to the operation activities in accordance with MSF protocols.
2. Organization of work in a MSF workshop (ex: maintenance priorities according to operational activities)

Provides 2nd line support in specialized mobility domain

• S/he defines, plans and executes mobility, workshop, fleet management complex projects.
• S/he supports on:

1. Workshop structure, design - qualitative & quantitative tools and equipment corresponding to the context and the volume and type of activities.
2. Design and implement of a spare parts management pattern integrating the concept of centralized stock whenever relevant, adapted to the context and in correspondence to the type and volume of activities.
3. Defines the spare parts & consumable necessary, supporting the missions / projects in the elaboration of International spare part orders.
4. Design of fuel stock facilities and management system adapted to the context.

• S/he handovers her/his conclusions and monitoring plan to LogCo, Log Cell, Back Office Coordinator and Mobility technical referent.

Exceptionally and on demand, assist on 3rd line support documents, guidance & “dossiers de fond” for Log community

• S/he contributes on all technical aspects regarding:

1. Workshop structure, design - qualitative & quantitative tools and equipment.
2. Design and implement of a spare parts management pattern integrating the concept of centralized stock whenever relevant.
3. Defines the spare parts & consumable necessary, supporting the missions / projects in the elaboration of International spare part orders.
4. Design of fuel stock facilities and management system.

• Contributes to research and development of innovative technical items

1. S/he supports the Technical Referent on the research and development of items related and specifically testing them in reference workshop and real situations in missions.
2. This work has to be done in the frame of an analysis of:

• The potentialities offered by the producer of the “transport” items (fairs, markets, etc.)
• The items other organizations choose to develop. The organisation may be humanitarian (other MSF sections, other NGOs), academic (schools, universities, research centres) or from the private sector.
• S/he assures back-up of, or assists the Mobility Technical Referent for providing training related to her/his area of expertise.
• At mission level, s/he trains the key staff on her/his area of expertise

Management of the information

• S/he makes pertinent information accessible relative to the technical aspects of the various projects in which s/he is involved and assures its use in a format defined by the Mobility Technical Referent.
• S/he makes sure the information linked to her/his field is correctly conveyed (written or orally) either at HQ or field level:

1. Briefings / debriefings: systematically to the CoTL, Log Cell, mechanic log, Technical Referent and Back Office Coordinator.
2. Reference documents: (s)he makes sure all the documents (s)he thinks are useful to the operations are available in coordination with technical referent.

Profile of the ideal candidate

• University degree in management, business administration or finance (bachelor’s degree level) or equivalent working experience
• Minimum 1 year mission for MSF or other humanitarian International NGO and/or minimum 3/5 years relevant managerial experience, with demonstrated skills in budget management
• Strong knowledge in financial tools and management
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Good writing and reporting skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of humanitarian intervention.
• Based in HQ (Brussels) with field visits (once a year per country)
• Knowledge of the Middle East is an asset
• English speaker. Arabic is a strong asset

Development and maintenance of alternatives / so called “out of the box” / flexible approaches to respond to the specificities of the WANA context, is required.

What we offer

• Open-ended contract, full-time, based in Brussels
• Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – Canteen  - 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs
• Starting date for position – as soon as possible

Deadline for applications : 24/02/2017

Interested candidates should send a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae by e-mail to Béatrice Barbot, Recruit-HQ-Operations@brussels.msf.org , with the following reference: “Finance Officer Cell 6 “

 

BACKGROUND

 

The Finance Officer is part of the Operations’ Cell. The FinOff is accountable for the finance of the missions in his/her portfolio. The FinOff controls, supports and coaches the financial coordinators of the missions in his her portfolio. He/She ensures that Management Control, Budgeting & Forecasting, internal control and financial analysis functions are accurate and performed according to standard policies and processes. He acts as referent for the Fincos and as such, contributes to the objective of ensuring an optimal use of resources.

This position is not tied to any specific context. Countries are indicative, as a re-shuffling of the portfolio within the operations department occurs on a regular basis.

The Finoffs reports both to the Coordinator of Operations (line manager) and Operational Finance Coordinator (functional manager).

Presently, in the portfolio of programmes of cell 6 are the operations of MSF in Lebanon, Syria and Turkey

JOB PROFILE

 

• Ensures that the financial means, policies and guidelines are relevant and appropriate and that are well managed in the missions.
• In collaboration with his/her Cell’s members, coordinates, centralizes and supports the mission budget process and ensures consistency of budget with plan of action, ensures set-up and means are relevant and appropriate.
• Guides and challenges the field in the preparation and analyses of the monthly follow up of budget and calculation of the forecast.
• Promotes and supports efficiency analyses and key indicators at mission levels, and propose corrective actions.
• Guides the Financial coordinators and supports the CO on the risk analysis and mitigation measures.
• Prepares the annual cash-flow for the missions, validates and ensures monthly cash-flow.
• Supports the Cell’s coordinator in the missions’ donors’ mapping and provides the needed information to Accountancy and Funding referents.
• Collaborates and supports the development of tools, ad hoc dossiers and actively participates to other activities (trainings, Finco week.)
• Ensures the needed support to his/her cell’s team on all financial issues.
• Ensures a good communication and information flow within the cell, the finance department and the missions of his/her portfolio on all financial and related issues.
• Guides, coaches, advise the fincos and carries out their performance evaluation.
• Field visits

We are looking for

• Medical Doctor with minimal 3 years’ experience as lector/mentor in OPD consultations and IPD wards rounds in a tropical disease setting.    
• Having followed a specific teacher training program of minimal 1 year is desired.
• Being up to date with modern I.T is indispensable
• Able to step out from the ideal set up and adapt to poor resource settings.
• Capacity to adapt to different contexts and variable workload
• Autonomous planning, organization and coordination once main directions are defined.
• Bilingual French-English (written and spoken)

 What we offer

• 1 year MIO contract (with possible extension)
• Based in Brussels but mainly carried out (up to 70% of the time) in the field - Full time (100%)
• Field position : salary according to MSF-OCB Field salary scale + “recuperation” leaves
• Starting February 2017

Deadline for applications 23^th of February 2017

Application (CV + cover letter) to be sent to Recruit-HQ-DG@brussels.msf.org with “MIO Medical Doctor Mentor Lector” in the subject.

Context

A motion was voted at the OCB Gathering June 2015, stating that “there is an urgent need to formalize, accredit and further develop medical and para-medical training and education in MSF for all staff, with a strong focus on national staff capacity.”

The role of the Medical Academy MIO MSF Experienced Medical Doctor for Clinicians (nurses and Medical Doctor) in the broader set up of the MSF Medical Academy is to support the MSF Medical Advisor in the practical implementation of the motion stated above. So your role will be to implement, monitor and evaluate impact of the MSF Medical academy educational programs

You will work in tandem with an experienced MSF Medical Doctor. This person will go through the whole process described below together with you and won’t necessarily have an academic background in professional teaching. So it will be for you to support him/her to get familiarized with specificities of a Mentor /lector.  It will be for the experienced MSF Medical Doctor to support you to get acquainted with the MSF specificities of OPD consultations and IPD ward rounds.

By doing so we want to create in house expertise in professional clinician mentorship and to create a comfortable and challenging working atmosphere that allows both parties to learn from each other and stay for a longer period on board with us in this project.  

Teamwork with:

• Academic team from nursing school institutions.
• Field team in the project (national and international staff).
• Technical advisors in the medical department.
• Learning and development unit.

Job Profile

In the preparation phase of pilot project in Belgium

 Preparation of the paramedical and medical staff evaluation system

• Develop the practical skills test for the paramedical and medical staff (scoring system based on Standard Operating Procedure applied during OPD consultations and IPD ward rounds).
• Develop the theoretical test for the paramedical and medical staff (focusing on general knowledge on how to structure consultations, guiding principles in making appropriate diagnoses, patient safety, signs of severity, complex patient management, etc.)
• Develop the Attitude and behavioral test for the paramedical medical clinicians.
• Preparation of the practical aspects of the evaluation system and transcribe the results into an objective measurable scoring system.

Curriculum level

• To compose the different thematic/content of the different curricula of Continuous Medical Development courses for the different level of clinicians (Medical Doctors and nurse clinicians).
• To compose the different content of the courses for the different level of clinicians responsible for inpatient care (Medical doctors and Clinical officers).
• To develop learning methods for academic classes and practical classes (skills lab), identify the materials needed, work out a time frame for the learning program, etc.

At the start of the pilot project on field level: Gap analysis/ O scoring of national paramedical staff

• Practical set up of the test on field level (organizing material, equipment, and mannequin in the skills lab, observations during the OPD consultations and observations made during ward rounds).
• Actual evaluation of nurse clinicians, Medical Doctors and Clinical Officers on project level (practical skills, theoretic knowledge and behavioral attitude aspects).
• Analyze results and report outcomes                                                                                                                               

At the development phase of an individual tailored learning program  

Based on the results of the evaluation system

• Development of a training strategy that is most adapted to have impact on quality of care in of the OPD consultation and IPD ward rounds.  
• Work out a pedagogical methodology that takes in consideration the actual qualifications of the student (create a tailored learning path). Can be short courses, workshop on a specific subject, etc.
• Develop a time frame for implementation and evaluation.
• Fine tune and adapt where needed the content of the different thematic modules.
• In development with the international field staff fine tune and adapt the content of different thematic modules.
• In collaboration with the different advisors in the medical department integrate curriculum content (  look into the content of existing short courses developed by the different medical referents)
• Look into the possibility to find facilitators who can support you facilitating certain modules. Those facilitators can come from the MSF academy existing network in the African continent and the medical advisors in the medical department.

At the implementation phase of the individualized training program  

• Organize academic classes and lector.
• Organize the practicalities of the interventions done by other facilitators who will help to facilitate certain modules.
• Organize sufficient clinical contact hours with the students and mentor. 
• Organize regular written and practical exams.
• Collect, analyze and report obtained data on regular basis.
• Adapt where needed the educational program

At the evaluation phase of the pilot program

• Repeat the evaluation process in collaboration with the academic partners to measure difference between before and after (practical skills, theoretical knowledge, attitude and behavior).
• Compile the data and produce a final report with results, conclusions and recommendations.
• Repeat scoring on regular basis to follow up impact.
• To propose subjects for operational research.