Belgium

Experience / Education

You have a post-graduate degree in political science, international studies, sociology, gender and/or disability, human rights or other international development topics.

You have at least five years' experience in this field of expertise, with significant work experience abroad.

You have significant experience in at least two of the following areas: inclusion of marginalized groups, inclusive governance and policy development, promotion and monitoring of human rights, community mobilization and local development, advocacy and support for civil society.

You are aware of and have experience working with international human rights treaties and frameworks

You have a good command of development project management.

You are fluent in English ; French & or Spanish will be an additional asset.

Handicap International / Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity association, which intervenes in situations of poverty, exclusion, conflict and disasters.

Working alongside disabled and vulnerable people to meet their essential needs and improve their living conditions. We are committed to promoting respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Since its creation in 1982, HI has set up development programs in over development programs in more than 59 countries, and intervenes in numerous emergency situations. Today, we have a budget of around 230 million euros, with 4755 employees worldwide.

At Handicap International, we firmly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organization. This is why that's why we're committed to a disability policy designed to integrating people with disabilities. Please let us know if you require any special accommodation, including to take part in the 1st interviews.

Find out more about the association: www.hi.org.

 

JOB OBJECTIVES :

Within Humanity & Inclusion (HI), the department in charge of Inclusive Governance and Inclusive Humanitarian Action is looking for a Global Specialist in disability inclusion in development contexts.

Dynamic, dedicated, structured, bilingual (English & if possible French), the expert will be part of an established multicultural team providing expertise and technical support for programs in the field, contributing to tool development, international representation of HI, and support developing major project opportunities.

This contract is offered to ensure the succession of an employee leaving her position.

The Specialist will join the Inclusive Governance and Humanitarian Action team within the Protection & Risk Reduction Division.

The unit consists of 14 employees under the supervision of a manager. Seven team members work on dedicated projects. One other teammate is dedicated to the inclusive governance portfolio and three are specifically involved in supporting inclusive humanitarian actions. The last two members are in charge of training and inclusion dynamics.

All members of this team support the implementation of HI’s institutional " Disability Age Gender " policy in the field.

Team members are scattered across several continents. Preference will be given to candidates in Brussels, Lyon, Paris, London, Washington, DC but other locations might be considered.

With the support of the department manager, in close collaboration with the other Inclusive Governance specialist and in coordination with all other technical specialists, the Inclusive Governance specialist will be responsible for :

 

Responsibility 1 : Technical Support

Support the definition and effective implementation of HI’s inclusive governance technical frameworks, standards and approaches (50%)

- Contribute to the development and deployment of specific frameworks and tools for IG’s four pillars: a) Citizenship, legal empowerment & political participation, b) Inclusive policies, c) Inclusive local development and d) Support to civil society & advocacy.

-Provide guidance on meaningful participation of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations throughout all HI interventions

- Bring inclusive local development expertise to advise other HI sectors from the field to international advocacy, with a particular focus on supporting HI projects.

- Contribute to a better understanding and application of knowledge for a multidisciplinary approach to the development and humanitarian Nexus.

- Support country teams in the identification, development and implementation of major projects.

- Inspire and steer the development of innovative projects, studies and research, as well as the collection of best practices and lessons learned in the sector.

- Co-lead a network of professionals in his/her sector

- Contribute to the implementation and monitoring of technical strategies.

 

Responsibility 2 : Project Support
Provide technical support to projects linked to inclusive governance, to partners and country teams by developing their capacity and strengthening the quality and impact of HI interventions in the sector. (25%)

- Provide regular technical support to the design, implementation and evaluation of projects related to the inclusion of disability and/or excluded groups.

- Provide technical support to HI staff and partners in the various areas covered by the sector, with a focus on capacity building and empowerment of Civil Society Organizations & persons with disabilities and their representative organizations.

- Support the technical quality of HI projects from an inclusive governance lens

- Provide technical advice during the development of operational strategies (programs)

- Participate in the identification, recruitment and third-party assessment of technical personnel in the sector.

- Promote the development of technical assistance projects to external actors.

 

Responsibility 3 : External Influence

Monitor innovations and advances in the sector, professional networks and participate in HI's external outreach (25%)

- Analyze and influence existing professional networks and identify those to be invested in.

- Encourage and support HI programs in the support and meaningful participation of networks of Civil Society Organizations and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (national, regional and international).

- Participate in major events in the sector and present the association's technical know-how when required.

- Contribute to HI’s international advocacy campaigns

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

PERMANENT CONTRACT

Position based in France, Belgium, US, UK, Canada

Occasional travel to countries of operation

Position based in a Humanity & Inclusion office

Other advantages depending on location.

 

How to apply

Only online by attaching your CV and cover letter via the following link:

http://www.jobs.net/j/JlZrcznJ?idpartenaire=142&jobdetails=true

De formation supérieure dans les domaines de la finance, sciences politiques ou encore communication, vous avez une expérience d’au moins 5 années dans une fonction de pilotage grands donateurs. Reconnu pour votre charisme et votre aisance relationnelle, vous êtes créatif/ve, agile, autonome et engagé/e. Vous maîtrisez les enjeux liés à l’animation de réseau. Vous parlez néerlandais, anglais et français couramment.

Handicap International / Humanité & Inclusion (HI) est une association de solidarité internationale indépendante et impartiale, qui intervient dans les situations de pauvreté et d’exclusion, de conflits et de catastrophes. Œuvrant aux côtés des personnes handicapées et vulnérabilisées, elle agit et témoigne pour répondre à leurs besoins essentiels et améliorer leurs conditions de vie. Elle s’engage à promouvoir le respect de leur dignité et de leurs droits fondamentaux. Depuis sa création en 1982, HI a mis en place des programmes de développement dans plus de 59 pays et intervient dans de nombreuses situations d’urgence. Aujourd'hui, nous avons un budget d'environ 230 millions d'euros, avec 4705 employés dans le monde.

HI est engagée dans une politique d’emploi en faveur des travailleuses et travailleurs avec un handicap.

Retrouvez plus d’informations sur l’association : www.hi.org.

 

CONTEXTE :

Handicap International a évolué de manière considérable en 40 ans et est à présent une ONG reconnue mondialement, honorée par de nombreux prix, présente dans près de 59 pays et employant plus de 4700 collaborateurs dans le monde.

Organisée sous forme de Fédération qui regroupe la Direction des Opérations ainsi que les fonctions supports, HI compte également 8 Associations Nationales (AN). Ces dernières sont au nombre de 8 et sont réparties en Europe et en Amérique du Nord. Elles ont en charge la collecte de fonds ainsi que la mobilisation de l’opinion publique, la collecte de fonds étant un moyen indispensable de financement de nos actions sur le terrain.

 

L’Association Nationale belge recherche actuellement son/sa futur/e Major Giving Officer qui aura pour mission principale de contribuer au développement de la collecte de fonds privés par la prospection et l’accompagnement de fondations, d’entreprises et/ou de donateurs, via une relation directe et personnalisée.

 

RESPONSABILITES :

Proposer, définir et mettre en place une nouvelle stratégie d’approche des différentes cibles :

• Définir et développer les offres adaptées à chaque cible ainsi que les moyens à mettre en œuvre pour faciliter l’approche et la cultivation : événements, support de communication, …
• Mobiliser les ressources internes et externes autour du projet : comité de campagne, ambassadeurs, membre du CA, direction …

Identifier les cibles potentielles :

• Analyser la base de données interne pour identifier les « hauts potentiels »
• Se doter d’outils externes pour identifier des prospects sur les différentes cibles (philanthropes, entreprises, fondations, …).

Nouer, développer et fidéliser la relation « grand donateur » :

• Finaliser l’offre et la stratégie d’approche et les mettre en œuvre,
• Cultiver les relations sur la durée en planifiant et organisant des « rencontres » (communications, entretiens, événements…) jusqu’à la concrétisation du don,
• Contrôler et suivre le respect des engagements mutuels (avancement de projet, reporting, communication …),
• Définir et mettre en place le plan de reconnaissance par cible.

 

POSTULER :

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Education and Experience

• University degree in risk management, auditing, accounting, finance, public administration or law, or equivalent certification from a recognized institution or higher education institution
• At least 4 years' risk management, internal audit, internal control experience
• MSF experience or past professional experience in similar contexts as the ones in which MSF is active is a plus

Competencies

• Good knowledge of internal audit methodologies, resources management processes and internal control systems
• Strong analytical and synthetic skills
• Proven coordination capacities and team leadership
• Rigorous and very well organised
• Excellent written communication capacities, Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and particularly Excel
• Capacity to influence and persuade
• Ability to establish and retain positive working relationships (both within the audit team and externally) and to communicate clearly and effectively
• Capacity to work within agreed timeline
• Active listener
• Sense of diplomacy and pedagogy
• Strong cultural awareness and capacities of adaptation

Languages

• Bilingual French and English required (oral and written)

Other

• Willing to travel abroad, in contexts where MSF OCB is active (up to 60% of time)

CONTEXT

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 runs operations around the globe through 5 Operational Centers (OCs). An International Office based in Geneva ensures the coordination between OCs.  The Operational Centre Brussels (OCB) is the largest OC in the MSF movement in terms of budget and runs humanitarian actions in more than 30 countries. MSF’s financial autonomy depends heavily on the trust of donors, and the proportion of private income. Accountability and transparency are key elements of our strategy that is contributing to strengthen the trust from the different stakeholders (donors, beneficiaries, employees, Board members, association members...).

The Resources Risk management & Internal audit unit is placed under the supervision of the OCB Deputy General Director. The mission of the Resources risk management & Internal audit unit is twofold:

1. to support MSF in the achievement of its social mission by improving the risk management of resources across the organization.  These resources refer to both tangible (funds, human resources, goods and assets) and intangible resources (services, information, data, knowledge and reputation);
2. to flag any compliance breach with MSF standards (policies, procedures), applicable regulations and contracts that may negatively affect MSF’s resources. 

As Internal Auditor you are a member of the Resources Risk management & Internal audit unit. Under the supervision of the Resources Risk & Internal Audit Coordinator, your main objectives are the following:

• to implement an effective audit policy,
• to coordinate, plan, carry-out, report and follow-up risk-based Internal Audits missions, within specified agreed timeline and with quality
• and to develop and maintain guidelines and tools for internal auditing, participate to the development and update of a complete system for recording, monitoring, and communicating the Organisation’s internal audit program components.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Internal Auditor, your main activities will be:

To perform field & HQ internal audits and special ad-hoc investigations:

• Participate to the preparation of a risk-based annual field and HQ audit plan;
• Coordinate and carry-out audits, according to internal audit plan or on ad-hoc requests for special investigations:

• Audit planning: specific risk assessment, background research, initial interviews, preparation of audit workpapers and information requests to be sent, scoping and planning meetings at both Headquarters & field level;
• Fieldwork: kick-off meeting, documented audit work according to the scope of the audit and the prepared workpapers (including interviews, detailed testing or other procedures as appropriate), proactive look for areas of improvement, advice and training on site if needed and/or solicited, debrief meeting, regular reporting to the Internal Audit Coordinator;
• Reporting: prepare audit report, providing documented and factual findings and value adding recommendations that are pragmatic, address root causes and lead to control/process improvement; present and discuss results and recommendations at both field and HQ level;

• Follow-up of recommendations of previous audits;
• Collaborate with other MSF OCs audit teams to ensure coherence and integration of lessons learnt in the development of Internal Audit activities;

To participate to the promotion and development of the Resource Risk Management & Internal audit unit

• Assist in developing, adapting, strengthening and implementing the Resources Risk Management & Internal Audit Unit strategy;
• Participate to internal & external communication and reporting related to the activities of the Resources Risk & Internal Audit unit;
• Identify, analyse and sensitize MSF staff on Resources Management risks;
• Provide support and guidance in the formulation of resources risks mitigation measures;
• Support the organization in reinforcing its governance in terms of transversal management of key risks identified;
• Collaborate with other Resources Risk related units within the organization
• Promote a culture and practices aiming at improving the management of resource.

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: ASAP
• Location*: Brussels (Belgium)
• Mobility up to 60% in the field
• Contract type: Fixed-term contract – Full time
• Contract duration: 12 months
• Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ grid
• Meal Vouchers - Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments

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

Deadline for applications: 19/09/2023

How to apply?

Please, send your CV and cover letter to Recruit-HQ-DG@brussels.msf.org and mention “Internal auditor” 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

Education and Experience

• Registered nurse or BSc in nursing (Bachelor of Science in nursing) required.
• Specialization in Neonatology / Pediatrics or Operating Theatre is mandatory.
• Clinical experience in Neonatal care / Pediatrics within secondary care or OT/perioperative nursing care within the last 2 years is mandatory.
• 3 years-experience with MSF or a comparable organization in low-middle income countries and/or humanitarian contexts is mandatory.
• Experience in Intensive care or Emergency Room care is an asset.

Competencies

• Good communication skills: active listener, communicates clearly and effectively, sense of diplomacy.
• Strong ability to work in a team and to work / navigate multi stakeholder environment.
• Proven training, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Capacity to analyze and synthesize multiple inputs.
• Rigorous, organised, able to prioritise and work within agreed timeline.
• Adaptation to changing circumstances and contexts.
• Strong cross-cultural awareness and adaptability.

Languages

• Very good spoken and written communication skills in French and English are mandatory.
• Fluency in Portuguese, Spanish and Arabic is an asset.

Other

• Willingness to travel overseas under difficult conditions in some insecure and remote locations.

CONTEXT

The MSF Operational Centre Brussels (OCB) Medical Department provides strategic direction and technical leadership, committing to keeping up-to date on innovations in health care. It shares the responsibility of the operational choices and the responsiveness and is involved in the support of our project teams jointly developing context-adapted medical-operational strategies and defining levels of care. The department is composed of multiple specialists based across a network of units across the world and works in close collaboration with operations, other OCB departments and MSF movement.

MSF OCB has increasing numbers of hospitals with increased number of beds, volume of activities, complexity of care and technicality; OCB wants to invest in ensuring adequate, sustained, and good quality nursing care.

As Nursing Care Mobile Implementation Officer (MIO), in Neonatology / Pediatrics or Operating Theatre, you will provide direct technical support to nurses at the projects, supported by and collaboration with the Nursing Care referent.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Nursing Care MIO specialized in Neonatology / Pediatrics or Operating Theatre, you provide technical support to nurses and nursing leadership at the project level. All areas of focus will be in collaboration with project teams to empower them to sustain and continually improve safe, effective, and person-centred care.

Your main responsibilities are to:

• Appraise current nursing care practices and prepare comprehensive, contextualized, and prioritized improvement plans in collaboration with project nursing teams and project supervisors.
• Promote, and train on, tools for patient safety and quality improvement and instill a culture of evidence-based quality improvement and a learning culture in relation to patient safety.
• Ensure nurses have access to standard nursing care resources and support the implementation of protocols, guidelines, medical devices, and changes in practice accompanied by monitoring for deployment and impact.
• Optimize the planning and organization of nursing-related activities, including the coordination of care activities, managing human resources, and maintaining effective interactions between different departments.

• Mentor and coach nurses, Head Nurses and Nursing Directors / Nursing Activities Managers provide targeted training and support an education calendar for the department.

Depending on its specialization in Neonatology / Pediatrics or Operating Theatre, the Nursing care MIO will focus on holistic neonatal and pediatric care with attention on medication safety, or on patient safety and flow in the operating theatre, post- anesthesia care unit, and recovery room with optimal interdepartmental interaction.

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: As soon as possible.
• Location*: Brussels (Belgium), Nairobi (Kenya) or Abidjan (Ivory Coast). Other locations where there is an MSF entity may be discussed.
• Mobility up to 70% in project locations.
• Contract type: Fixed term contract - Full time.
• Contract duration: 1 year.
• Salary according to MSF-OCB Field grid.
• Medical Insurance 100% covered as per international package - 45 paid leaves
• 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, etc.) and on agreement with the hosting MSF entity of these locations.

* Candidates with permanent right or valid working permit in the mentioned locations are strongly invited to apply. Due to administrative constraints, given the duration of the contract, for some of the mentioned locations, candidates will need to already have the permanent right and/or a valid work permit to work in the mentioned locations.

Deadline for applications: 17 September 2023

How to apply?

Please, send your CV and cover letter to Caroline.Maes@brussels.msf.org and mention “Nursing Care Mobile Implementation Officer” 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.