Head Of Mission Support
2025-04-28T11:34:34+00:00
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
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FULL_TIME
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Business Management and Administration
Admin & Office
2025-05-10T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
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This position is responsible for supporting the Head of Mission (HoM) in security management and coordination tasks, contributing to networking and country/regional context analysis and follow-up, management of information and internal communication, according to MSF protocols, standards, and procedures in order to facilitate the mission coordination tasks.
Key Accountabilities:
Networking:
- Produce regional context analysis highlighting the latest social, economic, political, and security trends with (potential) impact on the security and humanitarian contexts.
- Assist the HoM in dissemination of relevant context information to the coordination team and neighbouring missions on key issues.
- Develop and maintain a network of contacts to share information on the regional context.
- Analyze the risks and the security level of the context of the mission and assist in conducting risk assessments and in the development of security plans.
Communication:
- Guide and facilitate the management of MSF information and essential records and documents of the mission, while following MSF policies and guidelines.
- Support in media mapping, maintaining key contacts for communication dissemination.
- Contribute to internal communication for SUKA staff and MSF community and partners (newsletter, internal website, etc.).
Administrative Support:
- Support during management team meetings with minute-taking, information organization, report preparation, etc.
- Participate in the elaboration of different mission strategic documents, contributing to the mission’s strategic planning and objectives.
- Write letters and correspondences to officials and partners and prepare reports, internal memos, and formal requests.
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor of Mass Communication, or Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences. A Master’s in Social Science with (Political Science) as a specialty is an added advantage.
Experience: Experience in humanitarian work, and a strong understanding of country context analysis and experience working on political, security, and humanitarian issues.
Knowledge: Computer proficiency in MS Excel and Word, good analytical skills, good at figures and economics data, excellent communication and diplomatic skills, including writing skills.
Competences: People Management, Commitment to MSF Principles, Behavioral Flexibility, Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation.
Language: English and basic French are prerequisites for this role.
Networking: Produce regional context analysis highlighting the latest social, economic, political, and security trends with (potential) impact on the security and humanitarian contexts. Assist the HoM in dissemination of relevant context information to the coordination team and neighbouring missions on key issues. Develop and maintain a network of contacts to share information on the regional context. Analyze the risks and the security level of the context of the mission and assist in conducting risk assessments and in the development of security plans. Communication: Guide and facilitate the management of MSF information and essential records and documents of the mission, while following MSF policies and guidelines. Support in media mapping, maintaining key contacts for communication dissemination. Contribute to internal communication for SUKA staff and MSF community and partners (newsletter, internal website, etc.). Administrative Support: Support during management team meetings with minute-taking, information organisation, report preparation, etc. Participate in the elaboration of different mission strategic documents, contributing to the mission’s strategic planning and objectives. Write letters and correspondences to officials and partners and prepare reports, internal memos, and formal requests.
Education: Bachelor of Mass Communication, or Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences. A Master’s in Social Science with (Political Science) as a specialty is an added advantage. Experience: Experience in humanitarian work, and a strong understanding of country context analysis and experience working on political, security, and humanitarian issues. Knowledge: Computer proficiency in MS Excel and Word, good analytical skills, good at figures and economics data, excellent communication and diplomatic skills, including writing skills. Competences: People Management, Commitment to MSF Principles, Behavioral Flexibility, Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation.
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Vacancy title:
Head Of Mission Support
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, May 10 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
This position is responsible for supporting the Head of Mission (HoM) in security management and coordination tasks, contributing to networking and country/regional context analysis and follow-up, management of information and internal communication, according to MSF protocols, standards, and procedures in order to facilitate the mission coordination tasks.
Key Accountabilities:
Networking:
- Produce regional context analysis highlighting the latest social, economic, political, and security trends with (potential) impact on the security and humanitarian contexts.
- Assist the HoM in dissemination of relevant context information to the coordination team and neighbouring missions on key issues.
- Develop and maintain a network of contacts to share information on the regional context.
- Analyze the risks and the security level of the context of the mission and assist in conducting risk assessments and in the development of security plans.
Communication:
- Guide and facilitate the management of MSF information and essential records and documents of the mission, while following MSF policies and guidelines.
- Support in media mapping, maintaining key contacts for communication dissemination.
- Contribute to internal communication for SUKA staff and MSF community and partners (newsletter, internal website, etc.).
Administrative Support:
- Support during management team meetings with minute-taking, information organization, report preparation, etc.
- Participate in the elaboration of different mission strategic documents, contributing to the mission’s strategic planning and objectives.
- Write letters and correspondences to officials and partners and prepare reports, internal memos, and formal requests.
Requirements:
Education: Bachelor of Mass Communication, or Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences. A Master’s in Social Science with (Political Science) as a specialty is an added advantage.
Experience: Experience in humanitarian work, and a strong understanding of country context analysis and experience working on political, security, and humanitarian issues.
Knowledge: Computer proficiency in MS Excel and Word, good analytical skills, good at figures and economics data, excellent communication and diplomatic skills, including writing skills.
Competences: People Management, Commitment to MSF Principles, Behavioral Flexibility, Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation.
Language: English and basic French are prerequisites for this role.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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