Belgium

Requirements (skills and qualifications):

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment to FoEE’s vision, mission and values regarding environmental and social justice
• At least 2 years experience in managing and mentoring a creative team; effective leadership and team development skills
• At least 5 years relevant communications experience in a busy network-based organisation working on multiple topics
• Fluent in written and spoken English (native speaker standard), which is the working language for this post
• Ability to communicate about complex issues
• Excellent creative writing and editorial skills; Persuasive, experienced storyteller
• Strong sense of a news story and excellent understanding of journalists’ needs, press and media processes
• Knowledge and experience of developing and delivering a communications strategy, ideally at an international level
• Experience of project management
• Proficient ICT user in range of relevant software e.g., Microsoft Office, CMS, CiviCRM, social media tools, design software, video/audio editing
• Excellent time management and priority setting skills
• Assertive and diplomatic negotiator
• Able to negotiate contracts with suppliers such as printers and designers
• Able to work under short deadlines and respond to urgent media demands

Desirable

• Experience in the EU environment
• Knowledge of environmental justice issues and topics
• Knowledge of and experience in  working with values and frames and storytelling in communications
• Experience of drafting and managing a communications budget
• Experience in working or volunteering with civil society and public advocacy campaigning organisations
• Able to speak one or more European languages
• Knowledge, skills and experience of providing training/workshops for colleagues

The position requires occasional evening and weekend work as well as occasional international travel.

Friends of the Earth Europe is looking for a

Communications coordinator

Deadline: midnight, 18th September 2022
Based in Brussels

Do you have a knack for news stories and breakthrough press moments?
 Can you lead a creative team to produce outstanding communications through different channels?
 Do you have the zeal and compassion to bring forward diverse voices struggling for social and environmental justice?
 

Friends of the Earth Europe (FoEE) campaigns for sustainable, just societies and for the protection of the environment. We are an environmental justice network uniting 32 national organisations across Europe and a part of the of Friends of the Earth International, the largest global grassroots network.

Our vision is of a peaceful and sustainable world, founded on social, economic, racial, gender and environmental justice and free from all forms of domination and exploitation.

We are looking for a Communications Coordinator to support FoEE (organisation and network) to progress towards its vision, mission and strategy through consistent and impactful external and internal communications.

In this role you will develop and deliver our communications strategy while coordinating and leading the communications team. You will work with all of FoEE’s campaign teams to resist root causes and false solutions to environmental and social injustice, mobilise people power and communicate transformative and integrated solutions. You will also have an active role in the  the leadership and management of FoEE through your contribution to the Coordination and Management Team. 

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an environmental justice NGO with a dedicated and passionate team of about 30 people working at the European level and a vibrant European network.

Key responsibilities:

• Guide and empower the communications team
• Coordinate development and implementation of communication strategies, messaging and activity plans, in close collaboration with colleagues in Brussels and in the network
• Coordinate communication plans between the teams/campaigns
• Ensure and maintain the high quality standard for  all external and internal communications tools, materials and events
• Preserve the reputation of FoEE as a reliable source of expert information
• Create and maintain good relationships with key journalists and media
• Ensure all office departments integrate communications into their planning and adhere to FoEE’s identity guidelines and agreed messaging, protocols and ways of working, including intersectional and anti-racist communications approaches
• Provide proactive and solution-oriented input and advice to office processes, in particular on communications activities
• Support and contribute to successful fundraising efforts by leading on communication and story-telling projects
• Coordinate tracking and reporting analytics of communication tools and strategise for improvement
• Oversee and facilitate the maintenance of an active network of communicators from member organisations
• Contribute to the organisational management and leadership by active participation in the Coordination and Management Team and other organisational development activities
• Identify and pursue opportunities among the office and network to share and strengthen knowledge

  We offer:

  This position is offered as a full-time position in Brussels, Belgium for a period of twelve months, after which it is expected to be made permanent. We offer a salary between € 3,894 and 5,105 gross, depending on a competency assessment.

  FoE Europe offers an attractive benefits package, including a 13th month salary, lunch vouchers, an additional 5 days of holidays per year, pension scheme, health care package and comprehensive travel insurance. We also offer full coverage of train travel in case of commuting within Belgium. FoE Europe offers a motivating and friendly working environment in an international office located in an environmentally-friendly NGO building in Brussels, and has a comprehensive teleworking policy.

  The position is based in Brussels, Belgium. Candidates must have the right to live and work in Belgium. Friends of the Earth Europe actively welcomes candidates of all descriptions, regardless of age, sexual orientation, marital status, wealth, religious, philosophical or political beliefs, language, present or future state of health, disability, physical or genetic characteristics, gender, pregnancy, parental status,  nationality, race, skin colour, ancestry, nationality, descent, national or ethnic or social origin. FoE Europe strives to make our office as diverse as possible.

  To apply:

  If you feel you meet our criteria, and feel inspired by the objectives and challenges of the position, please send your motivation letter, and your CV, by 18 September 2022 to: operations-recruitment@foeeurope.org

  Your letter of motivation should be maximum 2 pages and should answer these questions: (i) why would you like this job? (ii) how do you meet the essential and desirable skills, including examples of your past work and experiences? (iii) what could you contribute to the FoEE team and network? Creative approaches are encouraged but not mandatory.

  The starting date of the post is as soon as possible. Short-listing and invitation to interviews is scheduled between 20 and 30 September. We will reply to all candidates who follow the instructions above.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Master’s degree in HR management or equivalent by experience

Experience

• Extensive experience in HR and administrative management
• Experience in coordination / leadership position (minimum 5 years)
• MSF experience is an asset

Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strategic vision
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving capacity
• Good inter-personal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Belgian employment law is an asset
• Sense of humor and stress resilient

Languages

• Bilingual French-English
• Dutch 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.

Deputy HR director (m/f/x) – Brussels – MSF Belgium

CONTEXT

The Operational Center of Brussels’ (OCB) Human Resources department is divided in 4 complementary Hubs: Operational HR (partner in defining and implementing workable HR solutions for operations, recruitment), People Development (development and learning solutions), HR IS (IT solutions for HR) and People deployment (administration, international mobility, staff health and reward).

Today OCB has an average of 900 FTE International Mobile Staff and 9,500 locally hired staff on the field based in 33 countries of intervention. The Brussels Office consists of 480 FTEs.

The Deputy HR Director will be in charge of the HR management of the HQ staff in Brussels and will oversee the People deployment Hub activities which includes the administration, the compensation and benefits, the international mobility and the Staff health for all categories of staff (international, locally hired and HQ staff).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the final person accountable for the definition and the implementation of the HR strategy for HQ. This includes well-being at work, the new ways of working (post-covid), the out-of-Brussels HQ positions management and the rewards strategies. Develop a sustainable and people-oriented HQ-approach for the employee life cycle which includes the recruitment and L&D strategy for the HQ staff together with the relevant stakeholders.
• Develop a sustainable plan to improve internal HR processes to provide a top of the line employee HR experience.
• Together with the different teams and the People Deployment Hub Coordinator, define the vision and the strategic frame for administration, international mobility, compensation and benefits and staff health.
• Challenge the status quo and make sure that HR processes and policies are questioned with the sole purpose of making sure that HR and OCB as a whole are more successful at achieving its goals.
• In line with OCBs networked Operational Directorate strategy, focus on developing a solid strategic administrative frame for the different new locations of HQ activities (Kinshasa, Abidjan...). Work in close collaboration with in-country representatives. Closely follow evolutions and changes at international level, in other Operational Centers and Partner Sections.
• Together with the HR Director develop the OCB positioning for the Rewards Review international project.
• Coordinate the social concertation for the HQ in Brussels and represent with the Deputy General Director the Direction in the Working Council (CE) and in the Committee for the Prevention and the Protection in the Workplace (CPPT).
• Be a member of the HR Committee of the HR Department and contribute to the definition of the general HR strategy for MSF OCB.
• In terms of team management, supervise the HR HQ unit and the People deployment Hub Coordinator.
• Be responsible for defining and monitoring the budget for those areas.
• Oversee the GDPR implementation for the HR dept.
• Together with the HR director, the Deputy HR Director is in charge of implementing the HR vision and is also expected to take a leadership role in developing a culture that enables employees to perform in accordance with MSF’s objectives and OCB Management Values at HQ.

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: 01/10/2022
• Location: Brussels (Belgium)
• Contract type: Open-ended contract - Full time
• Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ grid
• Meal Vouchers - Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs – In-house canteen at fair prices
• 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: 04/09/2022

How to apply?

Please, send your CV and cover letter to Recruit-HQ-HR@brussels.msf.org and mention “Deputy HR Director” 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.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and experiences

• Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in audit, business management or related areas, international relations
• Minimum 3 years experience in internal audit or internal control activities related to resources management or risk management in relevant operational areas (e.g. project coordination, human resources, logistics); including at least one experience in internal audit or internal control activities related to resources management.
• Good knowledge of internal audit methodologies, resources management processes and internal control systems
• Experience of working in the non profit sector is an asset.
• Proficiency in French (oral and written) / English level B2 (oral and written)
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Personal & Interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and synthetic skills
• Capacity to work within agreed timeline
• Rigorous and very well organised
• Proven coordination capacities and team leadership
• Good communication skills: active listener, communicate clearly and effectively, sense of diplomacy and pedagogy
• Capacity to influence and persuade
• Ability to establish and retain positive working relationships (internaly and externally)
• Good Teamplayer
• Strong cultural awareness and adaptability

Other requirements

• Committed to MSF values and interest for the organisation’s activities
• Willingness to travel overseas under difficult conditions in some insecure and remote locations

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.

Field Resources Risk & Internal Control Officer (m/f/x) – Central Africa region

You have experience in Internal control and Audit? You love training and are not afraid to be in the field? The position of Field Resources Risks and Internal Control Officer at MSF might be for you!

CONTEXT

The mission of the Finance Department of MSF Operational Center Brussels (OCB) is to ensure an efficient use of resources in the pursuit of the objectives of the Organization. It plays a key role in regard to accountability, control and transparency.

Within the Finance Department, the Field resources risk & internal control Unit is responsible for the quality, coherence and analysis of the financial information. It is a unit which participates actively in the creation, diffusion and development of the Field Resources Risk and Internal Controls at different levels of the Organization (HQ & Field). Among others, this unit is in charge of developing tools and implementing processes to achieve this objective.

The Field Resources Risk and Internal Control Risk Unit is a key element in the strategy of the Finance Department to ensure an efficient use of resources. Indeed, the unit also aims at improving resources-related risk management, providing reasonable assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal control and use of resources (funds, goods, human resources, information, reputation and time), as well as ensuring compliance with MSF standards (policies, procedures), laws, regulations and contracts. Its role is therefore not only limited to control but should also cover the promotion and implementation of actions as well as good practices aiming at improving the performance and efficiency of MSF OCB.

The Field Resources Risk & Internal Control Officer is a member of the Finance Field Resources Risk & Internal Control Unit. Under the supervision of the Field Resources Risk & Internal Control Referent, he/she is in charge of:

• Identifying risks and monitoring of the control measures implemented by the management
• Support to management into a practical implementation of controls and activities to ensure the best internal control systems of the field
• Providing important and useful information to senior management and the Associative Board regarding the management of risks and controls

The Field Resources Risk & Internal Control Officer should use existing tools such as the Internal Monitoring Tool (Wecheck), risk assessments and monitoring, audit reports (audit for institutional contracts, internal audit or external audits) to contribute producing, collecting information on risks and developing a central and macro vision of the Organisation’s risk exposure related to the management of resources.

He/she should in the same time participate to the development and update of a complete system for recording, monitoring, and communicating the Organisation’s Resources Risk program components.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures that the projects of the region are implementing the Internal Monitoring tool (WeCheck) and are using it efficiently

• Support the Field Coordinator and all managers at field level to implement the WeCheck, and use its outcomes to advise a better project management
• Supervise the finance managers in the animation of WeCheck at field level
• Support the follow up and implementation of corrective measures appearing in WeCheck of each project
• Compile data from projects. Communicate them at regional level. Ensure that comments are done. Animate the process at coordination level. Report to the Cell and WeCheck referent at HQ with comments
• Briefing of new managers for WeCheck. Support of the Finance managers in their briefing of WeCheck for the new staff in the project
• Training on WeCheck when necessary
• Spot incoherence, duplication and gap in the different processes described in the different departments’ guidelines and procedures and communicate them to the process owner

2. Animate and contribute to the improvement of resources risks management

• Missions risks resource management:

• Ensure the resources risks assessment of the projects and region
• Ensure that mitigations measures defined for the projects and mission are in place
• Communicate at regional and project level on the risk resources management
• Brief and ensure training on the topic

• Follow up of audit recommendations:

• Support the projects in the implementation of recommendations from external and internal Audit
• If necessary, facilitate the audit process at projects and mission level
• Liaise and share information with the Internal Audit Unit for cases that need an independent investigation

• Promote the Code of Conduct for the management of resources:

• Reinforce or remind the knowledge and awareness of the Code of Conduct at field level
• Control that the induction of new staff is including the Code of Conduct for the management of resources.

• Insurance:

• He/she is the focal point for insurances (except HR assurances). With a direct support from Insurance referent in HQ, ensure that the strategy defined for insurance is implemented
• Contact with local insurance
• Ensure that sinister are reported and fully documented. Ensure the follow up with HQ referents
• Ensure briefing, animation, training and sensibilization on insurance management

• Decrease of cash focal point:

• In close collaboration with the Regional Finance Responsible, ensure that projects are using cash when it’s only possible means of payment
• Propose new models to avoid using cash or moving cash inside the mission
• Contact person with service providers
• Follow up and support on implementation of policy decided for the projects

• Anti-money laundry and anti-terrorism

• He/she is the focal point for Anti-money laundry and anti-terrorism processes
• With the support from Risks resources unit and Audit department ensure that the processes defined for mitigation of Anti-money laundry and anti-terrorism related risks are respected
• Ensure briefing, animation, training and sensibilization on the topic

3. Ensure a quality and efficient reporting of Anti-corruption process by the field

• Responsible of the communication plan for the anti-corruption guideline and process

• Support and facilitate the implementation of Anti-Corruption guideline and process in all projects
• Briefing of all new staff on Corruption risks and way to prevent, identify, alert, report corruptions cases
• Ensure trainings on anti-corruption
• Ensure the communication and reporting of Corruption incidents
• Follow up and support to the managers at field level that recommendations from former corruptions cases are in place
• Animate the process by questioning, challenging and providing guidance on reporting
• Follow up and reporting of field corruption cases

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: As soon as possible
• Location(*): Brussels or Central Africa region (DRC, CAR, Burundi)
• 70% of the time in the field
• Contract type: Fixed-term contract
• Contract duration: 12 months (possibility of extension) - Full time
• The contractual conditions will be established based on the station, on administrative / legal constraints and in respect of MSF function grids and salary policies
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments

*The final outcome depends on local legal limitations (residency, work permit, visa, etc.) and on the agreement with the hosting MSF office in these locations.

Deadline for application:  30 September 2022

How to apply?

Please, send your CV and cover letter to Recruit.HQ.finance@brussels.msf.org and mention “Field Resources Risk” 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.

 • Vous êtes étudiant·e en droit, en science politique, science sociale, communication, coopération internationale ou toute autre domaine en lien avec la mission du service ECM-DIH de la Croix-Rouge de Belgique.

• Vous faites preuve d’un intérêt certain pour le droit international humanitaire et pour l’éducation à la citoyenneté mondiale.

• Vous adhérez et partagez les 7 principes fondamentaux du Mouvement international de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge.

• Vous avez une maîtrise du français, vous faites preuve d’aisance dans la rédaction et la synthèse. Un bon niveau d’anglais et/ou de néerlandais peut être un atout.

• Vous êtes capable d’utiliser les outils informatiques de base (Excel, Word, Outlook) de manière autonome.

• Vous aimez travailler en équipe et vous démontrez de bonnes capacités d’adaptation.

 

Stage au sein du Service Education à la citoyenneté mondiale et Droit international humanitaire

Croix-Rouge de Belgique – Département international

Lieu de travail : 1180 Bruxelles (Uccle)

Type de contrat : Stage conventionné

Durée du stage : 3 mois

Période : de septembre à novembre 2022

Horaire de travail : temps-plein

Une expérience riche au sein de la plus grande organisation humanitaire mondiale !

La Croix-Rouge de Belgique, à travers son département international et plus particulièrement son service Education à la citoyenneté mondiale et Droit international humanitaire (ECMDIH), réalise un plaidoyer en faveur d’un meilleur respect du droit international humanitaire. Cette mission est assurée par le Service ECM-DIH, en lien avec le Mouvement international de le Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge. Ce plaidoyer vise à inciter les responsables politiques et les leaders d’opinion à agir en permanence dans l’intérêt des personnes vulnérables. Il se décline notamment au travers les axes suivants :

• le dialogue bilatéral et confidentiel avec les autorités belges afin de renforcer le respect du DIH par la Belgique au niveau national et international ;

• le renforcement de la capacité de (futur·es) professionnel·les (militaires, magistrat·es, avocat·es, journalistes, diplomates, étudiant·es, …) à appliquer le DIH dans l’exercice de leur (futur) métier, essentiellement par des formations et des évènements d’envergure ;

• le renforcement de la conscience citoyenne de la population en Belgique, principalement les jeunes, sur la thématique du respect de la dignité humaine en temps de guerre, à travers des animations, des appel à mobilisation et des activités de sensibilisation.

Tâches :

Durant votre stage, sous la supervision de la chargée de communication et de mobilisation et en lien étroit avec les membres de l’équipe ECM-DIH, votre mission consistera à :

- coordonner l’organisation du cours annuel de DIH organisé par la Croix-Rouge de Belgique. Ce cours rassemble en moyenne 150 participant·es et s’étale sur une durée de 2 mois. La personne en charge de cette activité doit en assurer le suivi tout au long de la durée du cours, en accompagnant les participant·es dans leur apprentissage, en modérant les échanges lors des sessions de cours et en facilitant l’accès au contenu sur la plateforme digitale ;

- rédiger des actualités relatives aux activités du service pour une mise en ligne sur le site internet et une diffusion via la newsletter ; • soutenir la mise en œuvre des projets de sensibilisation et d’éducation à la citoyenneté mondiale sur la thématique du respect de la dignité humaine en temps de guerre ;

-  apporter un soutien aux membres de l’équipe dans le suivi et l’évaluation de leurs activités.

Pour postuler : envoyer un CV et une lettre de motivation à l’adresse dih@croix-rouge.be

La Croix-Rouge de Belgique se réverse le droit de clôturer l’appel à candidature avant le 26 août si le nombre limite de candidature est atteint.

Pour toutes informations complémentaires, veuillez  nous contacter  à l’adresse : dih@croix-rouge.be