Appel à candidature : MSF recherche un(e) Coordinateur(trice) international(e) de la sauvegarde, Afrique, Europe.

 

 

 

 

 

POSITION BACKGROUND

MSF International has five key roles: to promote coordination between MSF entities and international platforms; to ensure transparent exchange of information and intentions for informed decision-making and accountability; to facilitate and promote coherent common representation towards external actors and institutions, donors and the general public; to provide visibility and ensure accountability of international projects, activities and decisions; to act as the Secretariat to the International Board. The role of the International Safeguarding Coordinator (ISC), makes a strategic contribution to the roles related to Coordination between MSF entities and platforms, and exchange of information and accountability.

The international platforms are places where strategic discussions occur on the evolution of MSF, the challenges and opportunities we encounter and how to address them collectively. Among them, the Intersectional ethics Platform on Behaviours (IPOB) objective is to create a collaboration between ODs regarding the prevention, the detection and the management of abusive behaviours allowing improvements in the practice.

In the context of the MSF movement’s transformation, increasing complexity and growing number of stakeholders, the role of the International Safeguarding Coordinator will become key in ensuring the IPOB’s leadership strategic engagement with internal stakeholders and international platforms, on relevant institutional processes and initiatives and in driving discussions on larger, long-term strategic initiatives, often leading their adoption and implementation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The International Safeguarding Coordinator is a connector and bridge-builder on strategic issues and stakeholders on all elements related to safeguarding.

1) Leading on Safeguarding related areas

The International Safeguarding Coordinator is responsible for leading and facilitating progress on a number of strategic areas of movement wide relevance:

  • lead in the development of movement wide pro-active approaches to safeguarding, including the development of relevant policies and systems in partnership with other relevant stakeholders (operations, comms, HR);
  • in coordination with the IPOB define a relevant set of data to be monitored and reported on for the field and HQ on a yearly basis and ensure continued improvement of consistency of definitions, data collection and analysis;
  • present the yearly global behavioural report to key stakeholders and ensure it is used to build understanding of behaviour issues, approaches and strategies;
  • manage the production of a yearly global behavioural report (covering data for field and HQ) for external publication;
  • overseeing the overall set-up of a Global Pool of Investigators and line manage the Global Pool of Investigations Manager;
  • engage in the development of an international “appeal” mechanism;
  • actively drive, link with and report on the Core ExCom Actionplan on Tackling Institutional Discrimination and Racism, especially category 5 – Abuse and Irresponsible Behaviour.

The International Safeguarding Coordinator will support the efforts of the different entities in the mobilization of the MSF movement’s capacities for specific behavioural matters.

The International Safeguarding Coordinator will keep abreast of best practices and developments in the area of safeguarding, complaints mechanisms, tackling abuse and inappropriate behaviour.

S/He will also support existing International Office abuse management mechanisms and contribute to developing relevant policies and practices as needed.

Job requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience as senior behavioural/safeguarding expert with a robust understanding of humanitarian landscapes
  • In-depth knowledge and experience of Safeguarding issues, including legal frameworks, policy and best practices within humanitarian contexts
  • Sound experience in the management and the handling of complex safeguarding/behavioural cases and investigations
  • In-depth understanding of leading case management
  • Collaborative approach and ability to bridge, connect / establish rapport
  • Demonstrable ability in leading and taking responsibility for complex multi-stakeholder dossiers
  • Analytical ability at strategic level
  • Diplomatic attitude, neutral and patient mediator
  • Drive to foster diversity and innovative approaches
  • Facilitative and supportive management approach
  • Proven record in managing teams
  • University degree in relevant field
  • Fluent English, another language (French, Spanish, Arabic) a plus
  • Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) investigations certification, a strong asset
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage communications concerning confidential information.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline to apply: 26.02.2023

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