Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator

Community Development (Community Services & Development)
The Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator is responsible for all humanitarian affairs advocacy activities in the country in line with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) policies and values, supported by and following the Operational line and the HQ Humanitarian Affairs or Reflection Unit. In collaboration with the Head of Mission and Medical Coordinator, contributes to overall country strategy and defines the country's advocacy strategy. Coordinates and identifies humanitarian challenges, represents MSF's interests where delegated by the Head of Mission before third parties. Ensures compliance to MSF's charter and protects MSF's identity.
Main Responsibilities CORE TASKS Contribute and provide strategic and analytical input to the country-wide strategy; including the Country Policy and Annual Plan.  Leading, defining and coordinating all MSF humanitarian affairs and advocacy activities for the country team, including driving positioning and identification of humanitarian issues of concern to MSF, and- ensuring that advocacy components are included in project and country operational strategies as member of the Country Management Team (CMT). Develop, lead and coordinate country-level data collection (under MSF ethical guidelines) for humanitarian affairs and advocacy purposes. Representing MSF where delegated by the Head of Mission towards other actors at national and regional level, and supporting the PC and HAO with representation at the state level.  Drive and contribute to the monitoring and analysis of the political, humanitarian and medical situation in the country and in the region. Lead on strengthening the integration of humanitarian affairs (analysis, critical reflection, contextual understanding) in country talking points and internal/external reports. Lead in bearing witness, documenting and raising awareness for the target populations needs/distress Lead in defining and implementing MSF's humanitarian advocacy approach towards key players (state and non-state). Define and implement the best strategy to push MSF's messages, concerns, analysis and operational issues. Coordinate the compilation of regular updates of the ongoing activities, plans and policies of NGO's, UN, ICRC, donors, authorities and other relevant actors, in order to inform MSF's operations and advocacy. Coordinate with Humanitarian Affairs counterparts in Myanmar and Bangladesh to align key regional advocacy messages. Supervises, manages and develops humanitarian affairs staff under his/ her direct responsibility. Plans and supervise, in close coordination with the Coordinator/HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training, performance management, development and internal communication), of the appropriate staff to ensure both the sizing and amount of necessary knowledge. DATA COLLECTION – ANALYSIS Lead the design and support the implementation of data collection systems with regards to the country context (focus on national level with potential regional/global repercussions, and local developments in project locations), and medical-humanitarian issues, in order to provide reliable information for operational and strategic decision-making. Coordinate data and discourse analysis in support of the Head of Mission to inform MSF positioning in-country (project level, national level and regional level), particularly in terms of political / operational environment (regulation frameworks, donor/aid agreements, trade and economic developments). Coordinate actor mapping and stakeholders' analysis on behalf of projects and country team, while providing guidance / support to PCs for the management of relations with local authorities, and strategic advice to Head of Mission / Med Co for national-level organizational positioning. REPRESENTATION – COMMUNICATION Develop a network of key contacts among a wide range of state and non-state actors, useful for MSF operations. Support networking needs by driving and participating in representation duties in non-project locations (on delegation from the Head of Mission), including with domestic and regional civil society, professional groups (doctors'/nurses' associations), and local academics/universities. Coordinate linking with other MSF entities to share analysis, define common positions and develop inter-entity advocacy initiatives. Coordinate and interact where relevant with the international MSF advocacy network (reflection centres, the HRT network, the MSF Access Campaign, etc.) to provide updated contextualized medical-humanitarian content and support on defining tailored advocacy strategies and messages. Lead and drive discussions, trainings, briefings, etc. on the country's medical-humanitarian context, MSF principles, international humanitarian law, medical ethics, and advocacy activities/strategies to raise awareness of all MSF staff on these topics. Coordinate the development and review of messages, tools, lobbying activities and other advocacy action plans and strategies, in order to raise all humanitarian issues and seek assistance and protection to affected population. Collaborate with in-country communications colleagues to inform communications efforts as they relate to advocacy objectives. Participate in the elaboration and updating of the Country Strategy. ON REQUEST Undertake in country assessments (in relation to data gathering/context analysis or exploratory trips) and other work-related traveling as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS Degree in Law, Humanitarian affairs, Political Sciences related university degree.  This role is full time, to be based in Kuala Lumpur . Previous working experience of at least five years in humanitarian affairs, research, analysis or advocacy. Experience with MSF or other international NGOs and experience working in an international environment is an advantage.  Fluent written and spoken English essential; Fluent local language (especially Malay) is a plus. Knowledge Competencies; Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet). Commitment to MSF's Principles, Planning and Organising, Analytical Thinking, Strategic Vision, Teamwork and Cooperation, Networking, Leadership, People Management and Development. Candidate must be legally eligible to work in Malaysia. The deadline for submitting applications is: Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 5.00PM *Salary Range: contingent on NGO experience. Your application will include the following questions:
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Médecins Sans Frontières (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. provides management, consulting and technical support services in order to provide medical assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.
Médecins Sans Frontières (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. provides management, consulting and technical support services in order to provide medical assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.
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