Strategic Plan Advisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

Rationale/Objective for Position

Delivery of MSF EA Strategic Plan 2026-2031

The role will provide support to the process of review of the current Strategic Plan and delivery of a new six-year long Strategic Plan 2026 – 2031. S/he will lead various networking and engagement initiatives related to this project, at technical/high/strategic level to support this process.

This position requires active involvement and engagement with several MSF entities and governance bodies at different stages/levels through intensive internal consultations as well as any external networks/contacts foreseen.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Key areas:

2024 – 2025 Strategic Plan Review

• Provide strategic support for the review of 2024 – 2025 Strategic Plan (SP).
• Provide critical input and analysis of the current Strategic Plan, and any other information and resources towards the realization of the new Strategic plan. 

2026 – 2031 Strategic Plan Proposal Design

• Support and propose to the Management Team, the Board and the Association, content for designing a new and comprehensive SP process through multidimensional engagements.
• Lead networking with Directors, ASSO, Operations and other technical or political platforms in the organization at senior level.
• Lead or coordinate events (Webinars, workshop sessions, other) and engagements at high level of the organization, and with external counterparts where required.

Operationalization Project Support.

• Provide key technical and operational contributions to the operationalization process work streams where applicable.
• Create a link between MSF Ubuntu and MSF EA Strategic Plans to ensure coherence, alignment and interdependence between both entities.

KEY DIMENSIONS (NON-EXHAUSTIVE LIST)

• Responsible for organizing content in relevant documents in close collaboration with the Consultant in overseeing content production.
• Responsible for strategic advice and input leading to the process of designing the strategic plan for MSF EA, this process includes:
• • The definition of the roadmap (milestones);
  • The production of all necessary documents;
• Responsible for liaising with internal and external support unit or committees such as TIC Committee, International Secretariat and any other body or entity of interest.
• Responsible for the identification of resources required for a successful progress and implementation of the project.

Qualification

Education

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-level coordination and management position.
• High level of understanding of organizational issues.

Experience

• Experience in project management and field operations.
• MSF or similar iNGO experience is desirable.

Competencies

• Excellent planner, organizer, coordinator and administrator
• Excellent computer skills
• Very good communication and representation/ networking abilities
• High level of integrity and sound judgement
• Understanding of the MSF working environment is an asset
• Excellent command of written & spoken English. Good command of French is an important asset
• Commitment to MSF values and Principles
• Eastern Africa Cross Cultural Awareness
• Result and Quality Orientation