Advocacy & Partnerships Coordinator – Sierra Leone

The Advocacy & Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for all advocacy activities within the Sierra Leone programme, supporting the transition and sustainability of the Hangha Mother and Child Hospital through external engagement, partnership development, and strategic reflection. The role involves coordination with operational and medical teams and representation of MSF in relevant forums.

Responsibilities

• Lead systematic mapping and engagement with relevant external stakeholders including donors, INGOs, UN agencies, philanthropic organisations and private-sector actors linked to health system strengthening and hospital sustainability
• Engage proactively with the Ministry of Health, relevant agencies, District Health Management Teams, district authorities and national coordination platforms in collaboration with operational and medical teams
• Support partnership discussions and agreements in coordination with Operations and the Protocol Office
• Represent MSF in relevant humanitarian, development and health coordination forums alongside the operations team
• Maintain an updated overview of key stakeholders, interactions and follow-up needs
• Conduct landscape analysis of potential funding streams relevant to the sustainability of the Hangha Mother and Child Hospital
• Support the drafting of concept notes, partnership proposals, memoranda of understanding and letters of collaboration ensuring alignment with MSF operational and ethical frameworks
• Contribute to strategic and financial reflections on sustainability options in collaboration with Operations, the Country Coordinator and relevant support departments
• Support the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships with public institutions, INGOs, local NGOs, civil society organisations, community leaders and professional associations
• Facilitate joint planning and collaboration opportunities contributing to the long-term viability of the Hangha Mother and Child Hospital
• Support structured engagement with community representatives and patient associations to enhance ownership, accountability and alignment
• Act as a sparring partner for operational and medical teams on advocacy-related matters
• Maintain close functional links with the HQ Reflection Unit
• Contribute to internal analysis, reporting and strategic reflection related to advocacy, partnerships and transition dynamics

Requirements

• Master’s level academic background in public health, health economics, social sciences or political sciences
• Minimum 3 years of proven international advocacy experience with MSF or another humanitarian NGO
• Demonstrated experience in grants, partnerships or external relations
• Experience in a medical INGO is a strong asset
• Strong analytical, research and writing skills
• Proficiency in English, written and spoken, is mandatory

Skills

• International Advocacy
• Grants Management
• Partnership Development
• External Relations
• Medical NGO Experience
• Analytical Research
• Report Writing
• Public Health Knowledge
• Health Economics
• Social Sciences Expertise
• Political Sciences Expertise
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Program Coordination
• Strategic Planning

Languages

English