Job Description

Do your skills and experience not precisely match the requirements? MSF-OCBA is an organization committed to promoting diversity and equity by providing equal access to professional opportunities. We understand that women, people of colour, indigenous individuals, members of the LGTBI+ community, and other underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all the requirements. At MSF-OCBA, we strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. Therefore, if you're interested in this position but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the selection criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other positions.

MAIN PURPOSE

Lead and strengthen community engagement and health promotion approaches across the assigned operational portfolio by supporting the integration of people-centred and participatory methodologies into humanitarian programmes. The role ensures that patient and community perspectives inform operational decision-making, programme quality, safety, dignity and effectiveness.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Community Engagement and Health Promotion Advisor provides technical leadership and support to projects and missions in the design and implementation of community engagement and health promotion strategies. The position promotes population-based approaches, facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration across departments, enhances understanding of community needs and feedback which are used towards continuous improvement and adaptation of the response, and contributes to learning, knowledge management and capacity building. The role works closely with operational and medical teams and supports field implementation through remote and in-person engagement across MSF operational contexts

TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define and support community engagement and health promotion strategies that strengthen people-centred approaches and community participation throughout programme design, implementation and adaptation.
• Guide missions and projects in analysing patient and community needs and feedback, including the identification and consideration of vulnerable populations, to improve programme relevance and quality.
• Support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of community engagement and health promotion initiatives to ensure evidence-based learning and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among operational, medical, humanitarian affairs, logistics and HR stakeholders to ensure community perspectives are integrated into operational decision-making.
• Develop and strengthen knowledge management systems, qualitative analysis processes and capitalization initiatives to improve organizational learning and dissemination of best practices.
• Provide technical support during assessments and operational reviews, contributing expertise in community engagement methodologies, participatory approaches, health promotion and health education.
• Build organizational capacity by designing and delivering training, mentoring and technical support for community engagement personnel and multidisciplinary teams.
• Represent MSF in relevant external networks, partnerships and technical forums to promote learning, collaboration and innovation in community engagement practices.

ROLE´S SPECIFIC ELEMENTS

• Supports a geographically diverse portfolio based on operational priorities and organizational needs.
• Works in close collaboration with People Centred Approach team and other technical advisors to ensure coherence of people-centred approaches.
• Contributes to the development of contextualized community engagement and health promotion tools, guidance and materials.
• Regular travel to field projects and missions to provide technical support and guidance.
• Serves as a key focal point for integrating patient and community feedback into operational learning and programme adaptation

SELECTION CRITERIA

• University degree in Social or Health Sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of field experience in humanitarian settings, with significant responsibilities in community engagement and health promotion.
• Experience in community engagement and participatory approaches in humanitarian contexts.
• Experience supporting, mentoring and training multidisciplinary teams, including team management in the field.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Fluency in both English and French is mandatory.
• Previous experience with MSF or other international NGOs, particularly in conflict settings, will be considered a strong asset.
• Previous experience as an HQ Advisor will be considered an asset.
• Additional studies in public/community health, anthropology, community engagement, social research or humanitarian action will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of logframe/Theory of Change and qualitative data analysis tools (e.g. NVivo, MAXQDA or ATLAS.ti) will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Arabic, Spanish and/or Portuguese will be considered an asset.

CONDITIONS

• Homebased
• For level HQ-4A positions and if the role is based in Spain, the salary will be at €45.577,76. If the role is finally located at another location, compensation will be subject to the final location.
• Full-time job.
• Contract duration: 6 months contract (maternity leave).
• Starting date: December 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.
• Closing date: 10th October, 23:59 CET (Central European Time).

INFORMATION ABOUT RECRUITMENT PROCESS STEPS

• After the application deadline, the recruitment process usually takes between 6 and 8 weeks.
• All candidates will be informed once the process is closed. Due to the high number of applications, individual feedback cannot usually be provided.
• If you have not heard from us, it means the process is still ongoing and additional candidates may be contacted.
• A reference check will be requested in the final stages of the process. Candidates will be required to provide references from former employers using professional or corporate email addresses (personal email accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. will not be accepted).

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.