Belgium

Education:

• Academic background to Masters’ level is preferred
• (Para) medical profile is an asset

Experiences:

• Extensive experience in advocacy
• Significant experience with MSF is a strong asset
Competencies:
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to represent MSF toward multiple counterparts
• Strong networking skills are essential; proven skills of networking and HIV / global health activist connections
• Knowledge about HIV/AIDS essential, plus understanding of global health environment
• Capacity to develop and implement a strategic vision
• Proven ability to take initiatives and to work independently
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good communicator
• Excellent writing and redaction skills
• Training and coaching skills are an additional asset
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing situation and organisational set-up
• Team player
• Ready to travel frequently and for longer periods of time

Languages:

• Fluent French and English (speaking & writing) is essential; Portuguese is an asset

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance in more than 60 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.

MSF Operational Centre Brussels is looking for an:
                                                                     HIV/AIDS Advocacy Coordinator (m/f/x)

CONTEXT

MSF has been active in HIV since over 30 years, in particular in improving access to diagnosis, treatment and prevention in communities much affected by HIV/TB. Beyond implementation and support to service delivery for PLHIV, MSF has also taken up an important role in influencing health policies and practices, combining work on technical and political issues. MSF’s analysis of our experience and the health landscape in which we operate, allows to determine the organisation’s position on key issues, to speak out against certain problems and to advocate for action to improve the HIV response, especially for the most vulnerable, excluded and/or marginalized people.

MSF’s advocacy strategy and plan is updated regularly, according to the changes in our environment and emerging or intensified challenges faced by PLHIV, their communities and the HIV response. The current action plan focuses specifically on:

• The continued high mortality linked to HIV/AIDS and in particular the need to reduce mortality linked to advanced disease should receive more attention and efforts. MSF advocates for urgent access to the necessary medical tools and models of care for early detection as well as treatment of PLHIV at high risk of mortality.
• In certain regions, such as the West & Central Africa (WCA) region, the HIV response is relatively neglected and has remained backlogged in significant ways. Important gaps in regards of financing and in the adoption of proven models of care and innovations is keeping the number of deaths and new infections persistently high. MSF advocates for additional efforts in those areas, in order to close the gaps.
• Although well documented as effective and potential gamechangers, national health systems and some international actors are still reluctant to support the expansion of community approaches in HIV and health. MSF advocates for the critical involvement of affected communities, patients and civil society in implementing HIV diagnosis/treatment/prevention (including differentiated models of care, community based and patient autonomy), independent monitoring of availability and access of essential HIV products, advocacy and representation in policy decisions.
• The current funding context is putting at risk an effective and equitable HIV response. International commitments are stalling and reducing, the COVID-19 crisis has further undermined domestic contributions. All in all, political commitment and financial support to the HIV response are failing, putting at risk the possibility to implement the progress made in the HIV response. This translates into shortfalls in resources but also the build-up of resistance to apply the key elements of success that allow for an adequate, effective and equitable HIV response. MSF highlights the human and medical cost of those cuts, shifts and shortfalls.
• The advocacy agenda evolves and priorities might shift or be added. These can also include specific time-limited topics linked to emerging or worsening problems/threats or specific groups of concern (e.g. children; key populations; pregnant women etc), time sensitive opportunities etc.

The position of HIV/ AIDS Advocacy Coordinator is part of the Analysis Department of MSF’s Operational Center Brussels (OCB) and a member of the Health Politics Team.

The HIV advocacy coordination position develops and coordinates OCB’s strategic approach in advocacy in terms of HIV & coinfection (TB - Hepatitis C and others), combining work at international, regional and national level. This includes:

• Support projects and coordination teams with the development of analysis and advocacy in MSF missions; connect with, coach and advise missions and MSF country-based advocacy referents concerning HIV. Liaise with actors and platforms at international or regional level as appropriate on some of these country specific issues.
• Update and expand the analysis of main trends in global HIV policy; link these trends to consequences happening or expected at country/health facility/patient level.
• Liaise and communicate with people within MSF movement regarding important trends, MSF position and advocacy efforts linked to HIV/AIDS.
• Exchange and liaise with key experts across the MSF movement, seeking input, synergy and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain an updated active network of relevant external actors, including international, national, local community based.
• Disseminate through bilateral contacts, meetings, conferences, public communication and publications, MSF’s experience and messages for leverage and change.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The HIV Advocacy Coordinator position will - in consultation with operations and medical department - design, adapt/update, coordinate and lead the implementation of OCB’s international HIV advocacy strategy. Tasks imply information collection and analysis, mapping and networking with other key actors, develop and disseminate MSF position and advocate for key changes related to the HIV response.

• He/she provides strategic advocacy advice to OCB’s missions to develop and implement country-based advocacy plans. He/she further brings coherence within the country specific issues and or creates the links with the regional /international offices with a coherent agenda across countries.
• He/she engages with civil society organisations in terms of sharing analysis, building advocacy approaches and work together towards engagement with government, donor and other organisations. Close collaboration with the current MIO position on capacity building for monitoring of service provision, stock outs, free care, and more is expected.
• He/she is responsible for analysis of international and regional policy and funding trends related to HIV as well as mapping and updating regional and international actors.
• This analysis will also be disseminated to the missions, operations and other relevant entities in OCB, the Access Campaign, other MSF sections and international office and networks as required.
• The Coordinator will also provide methodological support to the field teams to analyse the country specific policy and funding trends, environments and actors.
• The HIV Advocacy Coordinator will provide overarching and strategic support to and build synergies with MSF’s HIV- work and positioning.
• The Coordinator will represent OCB in all relevant (regional/international) HIV platforms/initiatives which exist within MSF throughout the movement and outside of MSF. He/she will ensure engagement, participation and dissemination of relevant materials and information.
• Identify training needs, develop tools, organise and support trainings for advocacy, overall and in particular in selected MSF missions/projects with a strong HIV component.
• The coordinator will exchange, liaise and collaborate closely with experts in SAMU and other relevant people in the medical department. This includes opportunities for synergy and mutual input a.o. through regular mutual updates, participation in training courses and coaching, meetings on OR plans (with input to agenda and optimal use of OR results & plans) etc.
• The Coordinator should collaborate closely with the communication representatives to lead and contribute to public communication on strategic priorities and objectives that aim at leverage and awareness on HIV/AIDS.

At present OCB projects that (plan to) include specific HIV response activities are located in: DRC, Guinea, CAR, Malawi (ending), Mozambique, South Africa, Kenya and Ukraine. Other countries might be included as relevant.

The Coordinator ensures that all advocacy initiatives are shared with and performed in close coordination with other willing OCs that have HIV/AIDS activities, as well as with entities such as the Access Campaign and the intersectional AIDS Working Group.

The position is part of the Health Politics Team and the Analysis department; close collaboration and exchange with colleagues is expected.

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Education:

• Academic background to Masters’ level is preferred
• (Para) medical profile is an asset
Experiences:
• Extensive experience in advocacy
• Significant experience with MSF is a strong asset

Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to represent MSF toward multiple counterparts
• Strong networking skills are essential; proven skills of networking and HIV / global health activist connections
• Knowledge about HIV/AIDS essential, plus understanding of global health environment
• Capacity to develop and implement a strategic vision
• Proven ability to take initiatives and to work independently
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good communicator
• Excellent writing and redaction skills
• Training and coaching skills are an additional asset
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing situation and organisational set-up
• Team player
• Ready to travel frequently and for longer periods of time

Languages:

• Fluent French and English (speaking & writing) is essential; Portuguese is an asset

 

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: November 2021
• Contract type: Open-ended contract (CDI), full-time
• Location: Based in Cape Town, Nairobi, Kinshasa, Dakar or Brussels. The final outcome depends on local legal limitations (residency, work permit, etc.).
• Compensation package will also vary accordingly, defined by local status.
• 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: October 10, 2021

 

How to apply?

Please, send your CV and cover letter to Recruit-HQ-DG@brussels.msf.org and mention “HIV/Aids Advocacy Coordinator” 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.

The successful applicant will:

• Have the ability to work in an English spoken environment and demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills in Dutch, French and English. Ability to communicate in Arabic is an asset.
• Possess experience in conducting and analysing qualitative research (in-depth interviews)
• Ability to reach out participants from wider members of the community for interviews in case studies.
• Have experience in applying ethical considerations to the collection and management of data
• Have experience in writing up research for non-academic audiences
• Be a good team player and have the ability to work collaboratively as a member of a research team
• Must have excellent organization and writing skills in Dutch and/or English.
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Proven professional experience in the migration and integration field.
• Possess strong computer skills in Microsoft programs and experience in various online platforms (Zoom, Teams, WebEx, etc.)
• Demonstrate proven interest in the work of Caritas International and enthusiasm for working within a European NGO environment.

CONDITIONS

▪ Subcontract Agreement taking place between October 2021 – June 2022 with a maximum budget of 6000 € (VAT inclusive).

▪ Work will require travel within Belgium to conduct field research and may require limited travel within Europe which will be financed separately.

▪ The researcher should be available for first kickoff meeting during the first week of October and regular meetings with research coordinator from November – June 2022

▪ Flexibility in timing of work will be required.

TO APPLY

Researchers meeting the above criteria are invited to submit their application by e-mail to s.demot@caritasint.be. Please write “External Researcher: Private Sponsorship” in the subject line.

Applications should include the following:

✓ CV of the consultant, outlining relevant experience in the migration and integration field and knowledge of private/community sponsorship

✓ Draft workplan that includes proposed daily rate and expected number of working days bearing in mind overall budget (maximum 1 page)

✓ Names and contact email addresses of 3 professional references

The closing date for receipt of applications is 1st of October. Applications will be evaluated upon receipt and candidates will be selected based on their proposal, experience, their research skills and knowledge of refugee integration and community sponsorship.

BACKGROUND

Caritas International supports victims of violence, natural disasters, and poverty in their own country or on the run by collaborating with our national and international networks. We accomplish our mission without discriminating based on nationality, political, philosophical, or religious beliefs.

Established in March 2012 and led by the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC)[1] Europe, the SHARE Network provides a Europe-wide platform for mutual exchange and learning amongst regional and local actors to foster welcome. Caritas International has been a partner within this network for many years.

The SHARE QSN project, implemented from January 2021 to June 2023 and co-funded by the European Union’s Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), supports pilot and ad-hoc sponsorship initiatives develop into sustainable, community-driven programmes, bringing together a consortium of actors in Belgium (BE), France (FR), Germany (DE), Ireland (IE), Italy (IT), Spain (ES), and the United Kingdom (UK), who are all experienced in refugee integration and are currently carrying out private sponsorship programmes in their national contexts.

The project uses a multi-stakeholder, grassroots and bottom-up strategy fostering refugee participation, bringing all grassroots sponsorship stakeholders and the lessons they are learning to the EU level. The project is in close alliance with UNHCR’s Three Year Strategy on resettlement and complementary pathways as well as the EU’s Action Plan on Inclusion and Integration.

As part of its monitoring and evaluation work in the project, ICMC Europe, the lead partner, will be working with partners and external evaluators in Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain to conduct an assessment and gather feedback on community sponsorship groups and lead sponsors activities in each partner country from the various stakeholders involved. It will look at the drivers and barriers to engagement of local sponsors, as well as good practices for local sponsoring groups, including those during COVID-19, aiming to contribute to the knowledge base on how to facilitate sustained and long-term engagement from a wide spectrum of society. In Belgium Caritas International is the lead sponsor and act as the intermediate organisation between Fedasil (donor, Federal Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers), the sponsor groups and refugee families.

Caritas International, as partner within the QSN Project, is subcontracting an External Evaluator/Researcher to conduct an assessment on the community sponsorship scheme in Belgium. The aim of the evaluation is to develop an understanding of the effectiveness of the Community Sponsorship model in Belgium with a view to feeding into the ongoing development and enhancement of its designs. A qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews will be adopted to ensure an in-depth understanding of the experiences and processes underpinning the schemes. Interviews will look into aspects of the application processes, refugee reception and support in the first few months and how this evolved over time, challenges faced, successes enjoyed and progress around integration. The evaluation will follow the Data Protection Principles, and relevant ethical guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY AREAS OF ACTIVITY

The external evaluator will cover the field research work that includes the interviews undertaken with different stakeholders of the Sponsorship model (support organisations, sponsor groups, refugees, local authorities, wider community implemented in (country name) according to the following timeline:

TIMELINE

Training session/kickoff meeting for external evaluators in 6 countries: 1st week of October

Desk research: 2nd week of October

Outreach to participants/setting up first interviews: October

Undertaking interviews and summarizing results: November 2021 - March 2022

Weekly meetings with ICMC research coordinator to report progress and any other aspect related with the research: November 2021 – March 2022

Data Analysis and presentation of first draft (both evaluation and case study): April – May 2022

Presentation of final draft (in country’s language): June 2022

DELIVERABLES

Findings will be presented in two documents:

• An evaluation report which aims to: (1) improve programme effectiveness by highlighting challenges and areas of best practice (2) map out which groups are well suited for private sponsorship and areas for programme growth (3) ensure the accountability of programme implementation
• A Case Study which aims to identify the impact of CSS on wider communities and institutions in areas where Sponsorship groups operate (particularly rural communities of low diversity)

Both documents will be drafted by the external evaluator/researcher, hired by Caritas International, with the support of ICMC Europe’s research consultants. Regular meetings will be held between the external researchers and the research consultants to monitor progress and address eventual challenges.

The evaluation report and the case study will be produced in the language of the country where research is conducted and will be translated into English.

 

[1] The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) serves and protects uprooted people, refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants, regardless of faith, race, ethnicity or nationality (www.icmc.net).

Profil :
• Rigueur
• Moralité irréprochable
• Leadership
• Diplomatie
• Esprit d’équipe
• Bonne gestion du stress
• Flexibilité
• Polyvalence
• Orienté solutions

 

Connaissances :

• Bachelor ou Master dans le domaine de la santé ou du développement.
• Bachelor ou Master avec expérience dans une ONG.
• Equivalence prouvée.

 

Expériences :
• > 2 ans d’expérience professionnelle utile.
• Connaissance du bailleur DGD et de ses règles et modes de gestion.
• L’expérience de l‘Afrique est un atout.

 

Compétences :
• Savoir s’organiser et organiser le travail d’autrui.
• Aptitude de pouvoir travailler en équipe dans un environnement multiculturel et multidisciplinaire.
• Savoir faire des analyses et élaborer des synthèses.
• Savoir réfléchir en termes de conceptualisation et d‘opérations à mener.
• Savoir être autonome.
• Savoir rédiger.
• Savoir très bien travailler sur ordinateur avec Office.
• Usage de winbooks.

 

Contact Madame Geneviève Verstraete c/o Rotary Clubs For Development, Avenue de l’Exposition Universelle, 68 1083 Bruxelles info@rotaryclubsfordevelopment.org

Rotary Clubs For Development asbl est active dans la province ville de Kinshasa depuis plus de 40 ans. L’association est active dans le domaine de la santé, le développement des communautés rurales avec les AGR.

Les enfants en situations de rue retiennent l’attention toute spéciale de l’ASBL.

L’équipe fort spécialisée en RDC à besoin d’un nouveau soutien administratif et financier en Belgique, au siège. Rotary Clubs For Development à un poste vacant pour un/une :

 

Gestionnaire des Programmes.

 

Le job : Son rôle consiste à assurer la gestion des programmes de coopération de l’OSC. Ses principales tâches sont :

1. Avec la coordination Sud, animer et suivre l’exécution des activités Sud et leur conformité par rapport aux objectifs fixés, mener les actions correctrices et soutenir le terrain.
2. Vérifier la bonne gestion des fonds, superviser la conformité des pièces justificatives Sud et encoder les dépenses Nord dans le système comptable.
3. Assurer le « reporting » administratif mensuel du programme dans les bases de données et pour le conseil d’administration.
4. Préparer et rédiger les rapports narratifs et financiers requis par les bailleurs de fonds.
5. Collaborer étroitement avec le Directeur Programme et le Trésorier.
6. Assurer les contacts avec la DGD, les fédérations professionnelles et les partenaires.
7. Effectuer des missions de contrôle en RDC.

• Formation infirmier.e
• Masters en Santé Publique, Spécialisation Santé Communautaire…
• Intérêt par la thématique de l’accès aux soins et au dépistage de l’Hépatite C
• Capacité d’écoute, disponibilité, aimant le contact humain.
• Autonome mais sachant travailler en équipe.

CONTEXTE

Médecins du Monde est une ONG internationale de développement médical faisant partie d'un réseau international. Nous fournissons une assistance médicale aux groupes vulnérables, en Belgique et dans le reste du monde.
Nous voulons une couverture universelle de santé où chaque personne a accès aux soins, sans obstacles (financiers, culturels, géographiques, etc.).

En Belgique et dans le monde, nos projets se destinent à toutes les personnes qui n'ont pas ou plus d'accès aux soins de santé. En particulier, ils se structurent en cinq axes : les personnes en marge de la société (personnes sans-abri, sans papier, usagères de drogues, travailleuses du sexe, etc.) ; les enfants en situation de vulnérabilité ; les femmes (accompagnées dans leur combat pour l'égalité ou contre les violences sexuelles par exemple) ; les personnes migrantes ou déplacées et les victimes de crises ou de conflits.

Pour mener à bien notre mission, nous nous basons sur trois piliers : 

• Soigner : donner un réel accès aux soins aux populations.
• Accompagner : plus qu'aider, nous voulons changer les choses à long terme.
• Témoigner : nous ne restons pas silencieux. Grâce à notre expérience et notre présence sur le terrain, nous interpellons les pouvoirs (locaux, régionaux et (inter)nationaux) avec des faits, des chiffres et des réalités.

Nos projets suivent une série de valeurs communes à toute notre organisation : Justice sociale, Empowerment, Indépendance, Engagement, Equilibre.

L’ESSENTIEL

Comme déjà initié à Charleroi, Médecins du Monde coordonne à La Louvière un projet innovant de trajet de soins pour les personnes à risque d’Hépatite C (public en rue, toxicomane…).

Une sensibilisation des acteurs de 1e ligne, suivie de journées de dépistage rapide, pour aboutir à une journée de mise sous traitement en Décembre 2021, grâce à la collaboration de l’Hôpital de Jolimont et le laboratoire Abbvie.

Pour mener à bien cette recherche, nous recrutons un.e infirmier.e volontaire qui serait en charge du suivi et de la préparation des personnes éligibles au traitement (Accès aux soins, Prise de sang, sensibilisation au risque etc).

TÂCHES PRINCIPALES

• Coordonner les différentes activités du projet
• Organiser les journées de dépistage Hep C
• Tenir la liste des personnes éligibles pour la mise sous traitement
• Etre le point de contact avec les différents partenaires pour la préparation des usagers en vue de la mise sous traitement
• Capitaliser les bonnes pratiques de ce trajet de soins

Disponibilité : 2 demi jours par semaine, horaire modulable en fonction de la disponibilité, début le plus rapidement possible jusqu’à décembre  2021. Possibilité de télétravail partiel.

NOUS OFFRONS

• Une action concrète au sein d’une ONG de solidarité internationale ;
• Support et encadrement de qualité ;
• Intégration dans une équipe de professionnels enthousiastes ;
• Remboursement des frais de transport ;
• Couverture assurance volontaire.

INTÉRESSÉ(E) ?

Si vous souhaitez rejoindre notre équipe, merci d’envoyer votre demande en remplissant le formulaire approprié de candidature.

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