Campaign Project Manager

Location: Any MSF office*
Contract: Full time
Duration: 12 months
Starting date: ASAP

*By default, the successful candidate will be offered a contract in the MSF office of their country of residence at the time of application.

I. MSF INTERNATIONAL
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

MSF International is the legal entity that binds MSF’s 24 sections, 25 associations and other offices together. Registered in Switzerland, MSF International provides coordination, information and support to the MSF Movement, as well as implements international projects and initiatives as requested.

The MSF Access Campaign is part of MSF International.

Médecins Sans Frontières set up the MSF Access Campaign in 1999 to address systemic challenges and improve access to existing medical tools (medicines, diagnostics and vaccines) and to stimulate the development of urgently needed better tools for people in countries where MSF works and beyond. The priorities of the Access Campaign are guided by the medical challenges faced by MSF and its patients in its operational settings. The primary objectives of the Access Campaign include identifying, analysing and advocating for changes around the legal and regulatory systems and practices that hinder access to medical tools and innovation suitable for people in need especially in resource limited settings.

II. PLACE IN THE ORGANISATION

The Campaign Project Manager will be a project specific position.

He/she will be functionally line managed by the Deputy Head of Policy and Advocacy and the Head of Communications (who is one of the MT Project sponsors for this project).

He/she will be administratively line managed by the Deputy Head of Policy and Advocacy.

III. OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

The Campaign Project Manager will coordinate the development and implementation of an advocacy and public-facing campaign strategy to bring down the price of a diagnostic medical device, relevant for MSF operations. The successful applicant will project manage a committed core team, with communications, policy, and technical colleagues. The role will be responsible for the design and implementation of the advocacy and public-facing campaign activities.

IV. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a robust strategy, timeline and select appropriate tools to facilitate a regional and country-level campaign;
• Coordinate and oversee the advocacy and public-facing campaign project plan with relevant MSF teams and implement campaigning elements, narratives and messages, tactics and communication materials to support both global and country-level objectives;
• In collaboration with the Communications Team, develop key messages, framing language and campaign materials;
• Support the collection and analysis of data (briefing papers, talking points, reports etc.) to inform operational positioning and advocacy efforts in country;
• Coordinate and oversee the regular outreach to advocacy colleagues throughout the MSF movement, in close collaboration with the Communications Team’s outreach to MSF communications colleagues;
• Coordinate outreach to other civil society groups to enhance engagement and build coalitions;
• Support the campaign’s resource planning, including HR and budgetary requirements; and
• Monitor the campaign’s achievement of objectives within the scope, budget and agreed timelines.

V. PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Commitment to MSF principles;
• Degree in communications, political science, social science or equivalent;
• At least 5 years of experience in developing and executing advocacy strategies and public-facing campaigns, preferably at global level, in the not-for-profit sector;
• Strategic thinking and planning ability; demonstrated track record of problem-solving/seeking solutions to challenges;
• Demonstrated project management experience and knowledge;
• Strong facilitation skills and excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in English;
• Ability to work cooperatively in a cross-cultural setting with long-distance working relationships;
• Capacity to work autonomously; and
• Experience liaising with members of governments, pharmaceutical companies, NGOs, and/or multi-lateral organizations an asset.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.