Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Advertises Job Vacancies For Kenyans; How to Apply
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Safety and Security Analyst
- Job Title: Safety and Security Analyst
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Contract Type: Full-Time, Open-Ended
- Application Deadline: 10th July 2025
Rationale/Objective for Position
The Safety and Security Analyst has a responsibility on safety and security matters, including conducting safety & security risk assessments at HQ and missions on request, staff training, briefing and provide adequate equipment and support, respond to safety & security incidents and ensure they are timely and accurately managed and reported. The Analyst will also be responsible for developing and generating Safety and Security related analysis and reports. In collaboration with the Head of the ASA Unit the Safety and Security Analyst will develop policy, framework, protocols and templates in line with MSF’s strategy and humanitarian principles. Additionally, the analyst will provide capacity building and strengthening learning and development to achieve a holistic and inclusive management strategy and approach to safety, and security. The Safety and Security Analyst will regularly monitor the safety and security situation in Kenya and Eastern Africa. They will gather input and feedback, triangulate information, assess the reliability of sources, and produce both written and visual analysis and insights to enhance general awareness and support management decision-making.
This position will be hierarchically and functionally accountable to the Access and Security Unit Lead.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Tasks & Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
- Actively participate in the development and review of the ASA Unit strategic framework and annual plans related to safety and security.
- Develop safety and security analysis framework to enhance HQ, mission and project-level security culture, analytical skills and capacities.
- Provide strategic development and support to MSF OCs and senior management of operations on security and context developments, identifying opportunities and carrying out future-looking risk analyses and trends.
- Develop crisis response mechanisms and implement contingency plans.
Technical and Operational Responsibilities
Safety and Security Analysis:
- Generate and disseminate regular safety and security analysis reports of the most recent trends and relevant information in a concise and engaging way, focusing on contextual dynamics in the region and country specific.
- Develop and promote a conflict-sensitive mapping and response mechanism; build capacity of field teams on conflict sensitivity principles, analysis and reporting.
- Support missions on request for safety and security related thematic topics with evidence-based analysis and recommendations.
- Support internal processes aiming at anticipatory action (risk monitoring for early warning and early action, forecasting exercises, scenario building).
- Regularly assess and report on compliance with safety and security policies and procedures, and lead initiatives to enhance staff awareness and understanding of safety, security measures and practices.
- Conduct regular reviews of the safety and security infrastructure and make recommendations for improvements to enhance the safety and security of staff and assets.
- In close work relation with IT/Facilities and OSHA committee: ensure the installation, monitoring, servicing, and replacement of safety and security equipment in buildings (fire extinguishers, alarm etc.) and maintenance of emergency/contingency stocks. Conduct regular security & safety assessments of the office to identify any vulnerabilities and give appropriate recommendations.
- Approve security clearances for all local staff undertaking official travel outside Nairobi, via submitted Field Travel Request forms.
Context Analysis Support:
- Closely monitor contextual developments and map key crisis drivers (deteriorating factors, structural inequalities, response trends, access issues) at local, national, and regional level.
- Identify and assess key local stakeholders, including government entities and civil society organizations, to understand their influence on context dynamics.
- Regularly update management and teams on changes in the operational context that may affect safety and security.
Knowledge Transfer and Capacity Building
- In collaboration with the Head of the ASA Unit, Training and Learning Unit and other peers in the MSF movement, develop/review training modules, and plan and facilitate safety and security-related trainings.
- Provide safety and security training for staff, including in-house sessions and ad-hoc training, while identifying ongoing training needs and coordinating with internal and external providers as necessary.
- Coordinate safety and security drills/simulations for the staff on how to react to various threats and specific to Critical Incident Management Teams (SILT/CIMT).
- Organize workshops and simulation exercises to enhance the preparedness of teams in responding to security incidents.
- Provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to field staff, fostering a culture of safety awareness and proactive risk management.
- Ensure IMS serving MSF movement is equipped with a high-level understanding of safety and security.
Partnership and External Representation
- Engage with partners to share capacity, capability, and experience pertaining to safety and security in the region.
- Liaise with peers and actively participate in meetings at relevant humanitarian fora including the MSF Intersection/Security/Access meetings, NGO Security Focal Points, INSO, NGO Forums at the regional level.
- Build strong relationships with security agencies and platforms to enhance collaboration on safety and security issues.
Other Responsibilities
- Serve as the Security Advisor to the Critical Incident Management Team in the absence of the Access and Security Unit Lead.
- Support CIMT/FIMT teams in case of need, to be defined depending on the context and candidate experience.
- Gather insights into local customs and cultural factors that may affect context and operational access.
Qualifications
Education
- A bachelor’s degree in Management, Political Sciences, Security or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Technical degree or certification in a related field with significant applicable experience
- Fluency in spoken and written English and one additional language (Arabic, French, Portuguese, or Spanish) is required. Local regional languages are a plus
Experience
- At least ten (10) years of non-profit NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing, and executing humanitarian operations safely in the field
- Proven experience in analysis and report writing on context, security, and safety issues
- Experience working with think tanks in the region, INSO, INGO forums and similar institutions is an added advantage
- Country Director or Project Coordinator experience is an added advantage
- Strong experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement, facilitate, and impart learning
Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Ability to provide clear, dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding security and context situations when they occur
- Good understanding of regional and local context, dynamics, and access limitations
- Ability to provide team building, coaching, and development for staff as well as encourage cross-functional collaboration and cooperation
- Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively represent MSF at forums and with external stakeholders
- Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to design and lead training engagements with staff and partners to enhance skills and adapt to changing program demands
Behavioral/General Competencies
- Commitment to MSF’s Principles
- Cross-cultural Awareness
- Strategic Vision
- Results and Quality Orientation
- Service Orientation
- Planning and Organizing
- Initiative and Innovation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- People Management and Development
- Networking and Building Relationships
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Security Awareness and Management
What We Offer
An open-ended full-time employment contract through MSF Eastern Africa Section Office in Nairobi, Kenya.
An annual salary of EUR 31,216 at HQ Grade 9 based on a full-time appointment.Global benefit package; includes school fee benefit/support for dependents and other allowances ranging between EUR 620 to 1,159/month based on individual & administrative status.
Other benefits include; 25 days of annual leave, Employer Pension contribution, Medical Insurance cover (staff and family), Relocation support for non-Kenyan
residents etc based on MSF EA terms/conditions.
Application process
If you recognize yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via the APPLY NOW button below
Applicants are required to upload a Letter of Motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) in PDF format as one combined document.
The closing date for applications is 10th July 2025.
Information
The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the
recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your personal data will be treated confidentially. MSF will not use your personal data in any other way not foreseen for purposes of recruitment.
MSF is an equal-opportunity employer and does not charge any application/ recruitment fee. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to
apply.
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Operations officer
- Job Title: Operations Officer
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Contract Type: 1-Year Full-Time Contract (with possibility of extension)
- Application Deadline: 4th July 2025
About MSF Amsterdam Nairobi
The Operational Section of Amsterdam (OCA) Nairobi desk is hosted in EA and manages OCA Nigeria, South Sudan and Ethiopia Mission, it is the first OCA de-localized desk in Nairobi.
The team is composed of an Operations Manager (OM), Operations Advisor (OA), and support from other functional advisors for the region (some based in Nairobi and some in other locations). This position is based in the MSF Eastern Africa office in Nairobi.
Rationale/Objective for Position
The Operations Officer (OO):
- Provides day-to-day operational and processes support including brief/debrief of staff, exFlo (OCA HQ budget approval tool)
- Provides support to the mid-year/annual planning process on a functional basis to portfolio and missions managed by the Operations Manager (OM), in collaboration
- with the Operations Advisor (OA) who leads the process.
- Provides in-country support to missions within the portfolio (gap fill if required).
- Ensures comprehensive portfolio information & institutional knowledge management for the desk portfolio in close collaboration with OA.
The OO facilitates interaction between support processes and is responsible for enabling appropriate support by Human Resources, Logistics, and Finance departments.
This position will be hierarchically and functionally accountable to the Operations Manager (OM) based in Nairobi and provides day-to-day operational and processes support on a functional basis on specific assigned country or Portfolio.
Tasks & Responsibilities
On a structural basis:
- Briefings and debriefing of country program staff including providing understanding of context, security, responsible behaviour etc
- Supports the Operations Advisor (OA) on control cycle (MYR/AP/AdHoc) processes and follow up with the missions accordingly
- Ensuring that specific business tasks (like approving invoices, signing off on declarations, and performing control cycle activities) are completed in the correct order and follow a logical and organized sequence from start to finish
- Clarity/transparency/awareness of administrative processes by/towards country program staff
- Ensure OCA desk/teams have the necessary administrative and logistical capacity and support from the MSF EA section back office, being the focal point for engagement with the Section on behalf of the OCA teams
- Ensures the OCA institutional knowledge management of the Desk Portfolio through completeness of, and order in, (electronic) files (SharePoint) and assigned administrations/databases, in accordance with standards
- Organisation of training for the department/team
- Internal information and communication management within the Portfolio
- Follow up of timely update/elaboration of key mission policies, guidelines, and agreements
- Approval of invoices in Exflow when OA is absent
- Follow up with HR regarding vacancies and monitoring of the international staff overviews sent from the missions
- Supporting the CMTs (Country Management Teams) with field visits, and gap filling (up to 40% time in the field)
- Coordinate visitors from country program and other locations with EA, OCA Kenya office and ISSOs regarding travel arrangement, visa, accommodation, perdiem etc
- The OO is first point of contact in absence of the OA
Cooperates closely with other departments on:
- Supports the OM and the Heads of Mission on operational (including resource and administrative) issues and provides input in order to facilitate their decision making towards the development and realization of operational goals
- Development of country policies, project proposals, security plans, emergency preparation plans
- Administrative matters of policy-related nature, including legal and compliance matters such as MoUs, HCA, country registrations, as well as follow up of legal cases in mission countries
- Support the OA and the field staff with the elaboration of donor reports
Communication (internal)
- With the team in his/her portfolio on organisational issues to keep them informed
- With relevant actors on structural problems regarding the operations to enhance the collaboration/consultation between field operations and head office
- Collaboration with the respective OST members assigned to the Portfolio
- Close collaboration with the OA and OM
Education:
- Vocational/BSc in (an area related to) administration, operations, logistics
Experience:
- Minimum three years directly related experience
- In-depth knowledge of MS Office applications, administrative systems such as ERP/CRM/HR/Procurement/Invoicing
- Keen attention to detail with ability to track multiple projects at one time
- Ability to prioritize ongoing vs. immediate needs appropriately
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Outstanding proven time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Excellent judgment and diplomacy
- Genuine interest in and commitment to the humanitarian principles of MSF
- Ability to write routine business correspondence and internal memos
- Interest or willingness to depart on field assignments with MSF
Languages:
- Fluent English. Knowledge in French is an asset
Desirable:
- Experience working with MSF as a Project Coordinator or a similar role in humanitarian organization
- Experience working internationally with an NGO or non-profit
- Female candidates are STRONGLY encouraged to apply
What We Offer
- A 1-year full-time employment contract with possibility of extension through MSF East Africa Section Office in Nairobi, Kenya
- An annual salary of EUR 27,145 at HQ grade 8 based on a full-time appointment
- Global benefit package; includes school fee benefit/support for dependents and other allowances ranging between EUR 620 to 1,159/month based on individual & administrative status
- Other benefits include; 25 days of annual leave, Employer Pension contribution, Medical Insurance cover (staff and family), Relocation support for non-Kenyan residents etc based on MSF EA terms/conditions
Application Process
- If you recognize yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via the APPLY NOW button below.
- Applicants are required to upload a Letter of Motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) in PDF format as one combined document
- The closing date for applications is 4th July 2025
INFORMATION
The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application, and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your personal data will be treated confidentially. MSF will not use your personal data in any other way not foreseen for purposes of recruitment.
MSF is an equal-opportunity employer and does not charge any application/recruitment fee. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
Internal Communications Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job type: 6 Months Fixed full-time employment contract through MSF East Africa Section Office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Deadline: 30th June 2025.
Rationale/Objective for Position
The Internal Communications Manager will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive internal communication strategies to enhance staff engagement, align teams, and foster a culture of transparency and inclusivity. This role will manage multiple internal communication channels, ensuring that information is effectively shared across departments and teams with diverse backgrounds and geographies.
Reporting to the Director of Communications and Fundraising, the post holder will work closely with the communications team and collaborate with all entities in MSF Eastern Africa.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Internal Communications Strategy:
Develop and implement a comprehensive internal communications strategy aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and goals. Tailor communications to meet the needs of diverse teams across different regions and departments.
- Content Creation & Management:
Oversee the creation of engaging, clear, and consistent content for a variety of internal channels, including intranet, emails, newsletters, town halls, and digital signage. Ensure content reflects the organization’s values and priorities while maintaining engagement.
- Channel Management:
Manage and optimise a variety of internal communications channels (including Teams, SharePoint, email, video conferencing, and other digital tools). Ensure each channel is used effectively to foster collaboration and information sharing across the organization.
- Staff Engagement & Feedback:
Develop initiatives to engage staff across all levels, promote two-way communication, and foster a culture of feedback. Regularly assess and report on employee engagement and communication effectiveness through surveys, focus groups, and feedback mechanisms.
- Leadership Support:
Collaborate with senior leadership and departmental heads to craft messaging and ensure alignment on organisational initiatives, key projects, and strategic objectives. Assist in preparing leadership for internal communications, including speeches, presentations, and messaging for all-staff meetings.
- Crisis Communications:
Support the organisation during times of crisis or critical issues, ensuring effective, empathetic, and timely communication to staff. Manage crisis communication plans and responses as needed.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
Build strong relationships with colleagues across different teams, including HR, Operations and Advocacy, to ensure communication is consistent, relevant, and impactful.
- Measurement & Reporting:
Track and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communication campaigns and channels. Use analytics and feedback to continuously improve the organisation’s communication strategy.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in internal communications, preferably in a non-profit, humanitarian, or healthcare setting, with experience working in a multi-entity or international environment.
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Expertise in using digital communication tools (, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc.) and content management systems (intranet platforms, newsletters, etc.).
- Ability to craft compelling, engaging content tailored to different audiences and communication needs.
Attributes:
- Proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Empathetic and understanding of the diverse needs of staff working in varied locations and roles.
- Solution-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
- High level of attention to detail and a passion for fostering a positive organizational culture.
- strategic thinker.
- skilled communicator.
- proactive problem solver, with the ability to adapt to the unique needs of a large, multi-faceted organization.
What We Offer
- A 6 Months Fixed full-time employment contract through MSF East Africa Section Office in Nairobi, Kenya.
- An annual salary of EUR 27,145 at HQ Grade 8 based on a full-time appointment.
- Global benefit package; includes school fee benefit/support for dependents and other allowances ranging between EUR 620 – 1,159/month based on individual & administrative status.
- Other benefits include; 25 days of annual leave, Employer Pension contribution and medical insurance cover (staff and family) based on MSF EA terms/conditions.
How to Apply
- Applicants are required to upload a Letter of Motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) in PDF format as one combined document.
