Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Regional Humaniatarian Representative for Africa Job Vacancy

MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters

Closing date: 21 Jan 2011

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Developing an increased network with the African Regional Organizations in particular with the African Union and feed information on their decisions to MSF operations.
• Build on the existing links with African Union and Regional Economic Communities in order to expand MSF representation and dialogue in support of Operations.
• Support priority missions on the continent with developing liaison to national governments.
• Expand MSF network with civil society on the continent.
• 6 years experience with MSF or another international NGO.
• Master level qualification in a related field.
• Extensive understanding of African politics and independent humanitarian aid
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• African national preferred
• Ability to travel on a frequent basis in whole Africa

How to apply

Send a motivation letter and a c.v. by e-mail to isabelle.saussereau@msf.org or by mail Rue de Lausanne 78, CP 116, 1211 Geneva 21- Switzerland