Humanitarian Affairs Manager

The Humanitarian Affairs Manager leads MSF’s advocacy and humanitarian analysis in Mozambique, supporting the Country Coordinator and Country Management Team to understand the political, humanitarian, and operational context. The role involves defining MSF positioning, strengthening evidence-based advocacy, and improving acceptance and access for MSF projects in a complex humanitarian context.

Responsibilities

• Identify key humanitarian issues affecting populations and MSF operations
• Develop and implement advocacy strategies and dashboards aligned with MSF priorities
• Analyse humanitarian trends, policies, and stakeholder dynamics
• Provide regular briefings to support decision-making at country level
• Draft reports, position papers, and advocacy messages
• Contribute to external communications and public positioning
• Support visibility of issues such as health system gaps, medical supply shortages, protection of the medical mission, access to care in Cabo Delgado
• Represent MSF with authorities, NGOs, academics, and civil society
• Build relationships with key stakeholders to increase advocacy impact
• Collaborate with MSF advocacy networks
• Advise programme teams and coordinators on context and positioning
• Deliver training on humanitarian principles, International Humanitarian Law (IHL), protection and advocacy
• Support acceptance strategies and operational decision-making

Requirements

• Degree in social sciences, political science, law, anthropology, or related area of study
• Minimum 3 years’ international experience in humanitarian affairs, advocacy, or analysis, with MSF or a similar INGO
• MSF experience is a strong asset
• Campaigning or advocacy experience is an asset
• Experience in complex security environments is an asset
• Knowledge of global health systems or supply chains is an asset
• Strategic vision and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and negotiation/persuasive skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Networking and relationship building
• Cross-cultural awareness
• Computer literacy (Microsoft 365 tools)
• Proficiency in English and Portuguese, both written & spoken is mandatory

Skills

• Humanitarian Affairs
• Advocacy
• Humanitarian Political Analysis
• Campaigning
• Security Environment Experience
• Global Health Systems
• Supply Chain Process Knowledge
• Strategic Visioning
• Analytical Thinking
• Negotiation
• Persuasive Communication
• Report Writing
• Networking
• Relationship Building
• Cultural Awareness
• MS Office 365

Languages

English, Portuguese