ASSOCIATION DYNAMICS MANAGER

Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), an international medical humanitarian association founded in 1971, provides medical assistance to populations whose lives are threatened: mainly in cases of armed conflict, but also epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters or exclusion from care.

MSF WACA (West and Central Africa) was created in 2019 and aims to bring about a change in the dynamics of the MSF movement. WACA is driven by a significant number of doctors and humanitarians of Doctors Without Borders from West and Central Africa who wish to be heard, to contribute and above all to proactively assume responsibility for the humanitarian mission of the organization. WACA reflects an identity of humanitarians, an aspiration for MSF, a truly inclusive movement of people who share the values of empathy for others. Its strength is based on other MSF associations and its associative fiber is amplified by concrete operational objectives.

Why should you join us? You will find yourself a rich multicultural environment embellished with many relaxation areas to exchange or just create. The opportunity to test and learn. Every idea is welcome, your comments and opinions will be appreciated at all levels of the organization. The chance to be a key player in a growing and highly qualified team

And most importantly, great colleagues in a healthy work environment… (yes! Yes!)

We Are Looking for: Association Dynamics Manager

Department: Association

Direct Manager: Association & Communication Director

MSF Interactions: WaCA Members and Ops

Working %: 100

Based in: Ivory Coast

Mobility: 50% (Mainly West & Central Africa)

Type of Contract: Fixed-Term up to June 2023

Position to be filled: ASAP

Mission:

• Contributes to the MSF WaCA global strategy.

In collaboration with the WaCA Asso Team, stimulates and develop the Association Dynamics by helping the MSF WaCA Association members to be linked with the Medico-Humanitarian Operations of MSF.

Objectives:

• Triggers and stimulates the dynamics between the MSF Operations and the Members (as well as between MSF WaCA members);
• Helps the different country groups to get organized and develop a useful engagement for the MSF Operations;
• Facilitate the interactions and exchanges between the different local dynamics (at countries level) to reach a global dynamic;
• Support the development of the MSF network via the MSF WaCA members and the civil society;
• Supervision of the Association Dynamics Officers network.

Main responsibilities / Activities :

• Supervision of the WaCA Association Dynamics Officers;
• Monthly basis gathering, compilation and analysis of the different country dynamics;
• Daily exchanges with the Association dynamics officers;
• Co-handling of the digital groups of Associates (with the Asso COMs Officer);
• Monthly reporting of the activities.

Essential Skills:

• Team spirit
• Innovation / Creativity
• Leadership
• Critical thinking
• · Highly developed communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong Organizational and attention to detail Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Soft Skills :

• Listener and ability to requestion her/himself
• Flexibility / Reactivity
• Diplomacy
• Kindness
• Sense of humor

Professional experience required:

• Experience in the Associative sphere (3y +)
• Experience within a humanitarian entity (3y +)
• Experience in project management (2y +)

Languages :

• Both working proficiency in English and French (According to the coordination responsibilities of the position in both French and English-speaking countries, the hired person must be able to easily communicate in both languages.)

Computer Skills :

• MS Office suite (mainly MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

In a dynamic work environment, MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without any form of discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, profile, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground.

Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

N.B : This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position. It is not exhaustive. Therefore, the responsibilities and activities of the position may differ from those described in this job description due to organizational and operational needs.

Deadline10/07/2022 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.