Belgium

Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience with MSF or similar medical organization, including missions in which malaria was a significant component of the project, covering several aspects of malaria management
- Field experience in malaria emergencies or management of malaria programs is an asset
- Knowledge of recent developments in the field of malaria, as well with the preventive aspects (vectorcontrol, chemoprevention), case management, service delivery models (for example: Integrated Community Case Management) and Monitoring & Evaluation. For vector control there is technical support from the entomology/vector control referent in the department,
- Experience evidence based approached – critical reading of articles
- Insight and interest in the organization of (mainly primary) health care
- Interest in global health dynamics, donor analysis,…

Education
- Medical degree (MD) is mandatory
- Good knowledge of infectious diseases, either through specialization in Infectious or Tropical Diseases, or equal level through broad experience
- Master in Public Health, International Health or Epidemiology degree is an asset

Languages
- Fluent in English & French (oral and written)

Personal qualities
- Passionate about malaria, to convince others about the relevance of (re-)investing more in malaria
- Good analytical and synthesis skills
- Results, innovation and quality oriented
- Problem solving and service oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills, team spirit, networking and communication skills
- Large availability for travel (1/4 to 1/3 of the time), including to insecure countries

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides assistance in more than 60 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of origin, religion, creed or political affiliation.

CONTEXT

MSF-OCB treated 211.00 malaria patients in 2019, the majority in about 20 projects. MSF-OCB is also involved in Operational Research on
innovative vector control tools and strategies, Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in precarious setting and plans involvement in
chemoprevention as Intermittent Preventive Treatment post discharge and Mass Drug Administration in emergencies and did operational
research on antimalarial drug resistance and the performance of rapid diagnostic tests.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks – the Malaria Referent will:
- Provide pro-active and reactive technical and strategic support for malaria, including in case of malaria outbreaks
- Ensure updates on malaria developments to staff in the medical department also involved in malaria (pediatricians, heath promotion, Sexual and Reproductive Health care referents a.o.)
- Contribute to long-term dossiers through specific and time-bound tasks (such as development of guidelines and protocol’s, training modules and tools
- Offer punctual support on operational research in collaboration with LUXOR; guide or conduct documentation of good practices and experiences on (eventually innovative) strategies including during supportive field visits
- Assist the field teams in the analysis and interpretation of malaria data, in their contextual frame
- Participate in briefing and debriefing of medical staff
- Participate in F2F or virtual trainings: e.g. Response to Epidemics, intersectional specific malaria and vectorcontrol training, or provide input in other intersection training platforms (Global Health and Humanitarian Medicine course, Medical Academy...) etc. These tasks are currently being divided in the intersection malaria group
- Lead the “malaria circle” in the medical department (multidisciplinary platform), participate in other relevant circles or propose ad hoc circles if relevant
- Represent MSF OCB as malaria advisor in the Intersectional Malaria Group
- Provide input in discussions on the organization of primary care, as in many missions, malaria is the main pathology in the primary care setting. An appropriate set-up is crucial to ensure patients have access to quality care
- Follow closely and critically the literature and stay updated through other means such as webinars and conferences and share the conclusions relevant for MSF within the OCB malaria circle and the intersection malaria group.
- On request of the management team, the malaria advisor can be requested to work on other (related) topics if there is a need expressed by the field (for example other vector borne diseases)

Requisite educational and administrative criteria

In order to be considered eligible for this internship, the following criteria must be fulfilled:

• Be a recent graduate (i.e. have completed studies within one year of applying) from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO; and
• Have no direct family ties with a UNHCR staff member (including Temporary Appointment holder) nor with a member of the Affiliate Workforce.
• Have a master degree in Law, Political Sciences, International Affairs, or a related area (essential)
• Have excellent drafting skills and oral fluency in French (at native speaker’s level with a good knowledge of Dutch) AND in English (essential)
• Have excellent organization and communication skills (essential)
• Have computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite (essential)
• Have experience in the organization of events;
• Show a strong interest in migration and integration matters or evidence of previous experience in this field;
• Have a good understanding of UNHCR’s protection mandate and work in Belgium and globally.

What we offer

• A full-time four-month internship, starting from September 2021
• The intern will receive a Food and Local Transportation Allowance, up to USD 1000 per month in local currency, will be provided to non-sponsored interns. In cases where an intern receives funding (less than the amount of allowance described above) from a sponsoring institution or another sponsor, UNHCR will pay the difference between this amount and the above allowance.
• Getting involved in the day-to-day activities of the unit and also work on longer- and shorter-term projects;
• Learning about refugee and statelessness issues with one of the largest humanitarian organisations in the world;
• Getting in touch with a large range of local stakeholders including UNHCR colleagues, refugees, authorities, and NGOs;
• Work in a multilingual and multicultural environment;
• Acquire experience with a UN agency;

How to Apply

Deadline for application: 22 August 2021 23:59 CET.
Interested applicants should submit their letter of motivation (maximum 1 page) and CV to belbrhr@unhcr.org with the subject ‘BELUX Protection Intern FR – SURNAME Name’.
Applicants should clearly state in their covering letter or email their availability and their awareness of the conditions of eligibility criteria as set out in this vacancy notice.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for a written test and interview.
For more information, please check UNHCR’s websites (www.unhcr.org, www.unhcr.org/eu)

 

UNHCR has a zero tolerance policy against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), an unacceptable behaviour and prohibited conduct for UNHCR personnel.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. We deliver life-saving assistance, help safeguard fundamental human rights, and develop solutions that ensure people have a safe place called home where they can build a better future. We also work to ensure that stateless people are granted a nationality. We work in over 130 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions.

 

The Protection Unit for Belgium and Luxembourg, based at the UNHCR Representation for EU Affairs, is seeking a French-speaking protection intern for a four-month internship, starting in September 2021, to assist in monitoring and implementing legal, policy, and advocacy activities related to the protection of refugees and asylum-seekers in Belgium.

 

The Protection Unit for Belgium and Luxembourg works closely with Belgian and Luxembourg authorities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other relevant stakeholders for the protection of asylum-seekers, refugees and stateless people.

 

General description of internship

• Monitor and analyse Belgian asylum law, policies, and practices;
• Research information on a variety of refugee and stateless issues in Belgium and in the region;
• Handle requests from persons of concerns to UNHCR or their representatives and ensure that cases are properly managed;
• Draft a wide variety of documents including reports and correspondence, and respond to information requests;
• Write, edit and translate texts (in English, Dutch and French, according to native language);
• Assist with general office tasks.

 

Education

• Degree/master’s in clinical psychology (and familiar with psycho-social field).

Experience

• Essential: Working experience of at least two years as psychologist or MHPSS in humanitarian context.
• Essential: experience in Team Management.
• Desirable: Working experience with MSF.

Languages

• Essential: Good knowledge of English and French and/or Dutch. Any other language is an asset.

Knowledge

• Essential: Computer literacy (word, excel and internet) and data collection

Competencies

• Demonstrates behavioral flexibility by facilitating and helping to bring about changes in others
• Able to improve performance and sets ambitious and realistic goals
• Capable to encourage, engage and motivate people to work as a team
• Ability to give feedback and set limits
• People Management skills.

Other

• Essential: Knowledge/Awareness of mental health problems of migrants.
• Desirable: Knowledge on the mental health structures and system in Belgium and Brussels is desirable.
• Adherence to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment and to the MSF Behavioral Commitments.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. We work in over 60 countries, offering assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. The Humanitarian HUB in Brussels of MSF Operational Centre Brussels is looking for a:

 

Mental Health Activity Manager (m/f/x)

CONTEXT

Migrants and refugees have the right to access to shelter, food, medical and psychosocial care as well as to objective information on asylum procedures and their rights. The political context is unfavorable: restrictive and deterrent policies, talk of criminalization of migrants, incidents involving police and migrants, limitation of the number of people who can apply for asylum, etc. The “ping-pong game” between local, regional and federal politics to find out who is responsible for welcoming migrants has the consequence of leaving them on the street or under the responsibility of volunteers and / or NGOs.

In addition, during the period of the electoral campaign in 2019, migrants were regularly stigmatized by the largest political party in Belgium. This stigma has resulted in an adaptation of the speech of almost all our politicians (regardless of their obedience) against the “illegals” or the “transmigrants” for fear of losing votes.

Several Belgian NGOs and civil society actors have joined forces and provide a series of humanitarian services as part of a joint project, the humanitarian hub, which aims to respond comprehensively to the needs of migrants and refugees in transit. The hub offers medical care, mental health care, a family link search service, clothing distribution, social and legal assistance, as well as possibilities to recharge cell phones and telephone communications with the family. Within this humanitarian hub, Médecins Sans Frontières provides mental health care and actively participates in the management and coordination of the project.

MSF is present in the humanitarian hub in the field of mental health and psychological support due to a lack of structural response for the migrant population in transit who need sustained psychological care. A 2nd line service is also in place to provide psychological follow-up and increase our mental health care offer and meet the needs observed.

The Covid19 pandemic has also brought many changes to the current context and after being highly involved in this emergency response, the project continues to adapt to it.

Target population:

• 700 to 1000 migrants in transit in Brussels (turnover therefore, a renewal of the population is observed approximately every 3 months).
• Among the migrant in transit population, the number of people suffering from moderate to severe mental disorders is estimated at 26%. (The estimate varies according to the different studies on the subject, and according to the different political configurations and tendencies, we speak of 18 to 41%)

MISSION

Defining, planning and monitoring Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and related activities in the project in accordance with MSF's protocols as well as coordinates human and material related resources needed in order to ensure the quality of care provided by MSF.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

MANAGEMENT

• Coordinating and supervising the team of psychologists, cultural mediators, nurse, doctor and psychiatrists on a technical level (patient files, on the job coaching etc.) and on a human resources level (timetables, objectives, evaluation, etc.).
• In collaboration with the team, defining, implementing and coordinating the Mental Health and psychosocial activities (in and outside health facilities) and other activities (social and physiotherapy), according to MSF project plans, standards and protocols. 
• Organizing regular meetings, one to one discussion with psychologists on patients ’treatment plan (opening and closing files) and other topics.
• Ensuring that appropriate terminology and behavior are used by the cultural mediators during sessions and the neutrality regardless of personal feelings and/or beliefs is in place; launching activities they can oversee (while not working with the psychologists).
• Managing the psychiatric team on the field (HUB, 2nd line and outreach).
• Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department & coordination team, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, potential detection, development and internal communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
• Assisting and training other staff and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MHPSS activities (PFA training, …)
• Attending the Psycho-Medical and Social meetings with HUB internal actors and collaborating with them on any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective.

STRATEGY

• In close collaboration with the Field Coordinator, participating in the definition, planning, organization and update of the appropriate MSF strategy and the MHPSS and related activities and its budget. 
• Participating in situation assessments (defining operational priorities related to the mental health and psychosocial activity) and identifying the needs of MHPSS in the target population.
• Mapping and regularly updating the existing MHPSS services, including other INGO’s, local NGO’s, community groups and governmental health services, etc. and maintaining good and regular communication and collaboration with other components of the project according to objectives and context.
• Ensuring regular contact with internal and external key actors (in collaboration with the Field coordinator) in mental health, health or the social sector.
• Contributing to Identify possible advocacy issues and informing the Field Coordinator before taking any action.

REPORTING

• Monitoring of the activities from the tools and the data collection related to mental health and psychosocial activity, doing the analysis and reporting (statistical report) to the Project Mental Health Referent in order to ensure a proper monitoring of the program and adapt accordingly.
• Compiling the different part of the sitrep written by the psychologists and sending it to the Field Coordinator.
• Reviewing and developing the technical materials (tools etc.) and ensuring the implementation of all MHPSS standard protocols and procedures set by MSF in order to provide the most appropriate treatment for patients.

CONDITIONS

• Full time (100%)
• 1-year contract, with potential extension
• Expected starting date: As soon as possible.
• Location: Brussels, Belgium
• Salary package: Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension plan – 100% reimbursement of public transport costs
• A dynamic and stimulating work environment alongside multicultural colleagues.

Deadline Application: 29th of August 2021

CV and motivation letter with “MH Activity Manager” in the subject line to be send to: Msfocb-belgium-HRFIN@brussels.msf.org?subject=MH Activity Manager. Please name you application documents with your LAST NAME.

MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We thank all those who apply. Please note that due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for the interviews will be contacted further.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data. For more information, consult our privacy notice to job applicants.

Vos talents, formation et attitude

• Vous avez un master en informatique et programmation ou d'au moins 3 ans d'expérience dans un poste similaire, ou d'une large expérience similaire en dehors d'un contexte professionnel.
• Vous avez un état d'esprit créatif et orienté vers les solutions, ce qui se reflète dans votre approche.

 

• Vous avez une excellente connaissance du progiciel MS Office, des technologies Internet 2.0 et des systèmes de gestion de bases de données.
• Vous avez de l'expérience dans la mise en œuvre de nouveaux systèmes technologiques.
• Votre intérêt pour ces domaines vous permet de rester en permanence au courant des nouvelles tendances en matière d'applications technologiques et de datawarehouse.
• Vous prenez l'initiative de conseiller (de manière proactive) la direction à propos des avancées technologiques pour les développer en des propositions concrètes.
• Vous êtes capable de coordonner, planifier et organiser des missions complexes dans les délais prévus.
• Vous aimez partager vos connaissances avec vos collègues et adapter votre dialogue à votre interlocuteur : comprenez quelle approche est nécessaire pour ce faire : conseiller, suivre, guider et former. Votre but c’est que les collègues soient conscient.e.s des innovations technologiques au sein de notre organisation et puissent les utiliser.
• Vous êtes à l’aise pour communiquer et pour travaille dans un environnement varié avec des collègues issu.e.s de contextes sociaux et culturels divers.
• Vous avez une bonne connaissance de la réglementation GDPR et savez comment l'appliquer correctement.
• Vous êtes bilingue (français et néerlandais) et vous avez une bonne connaissance de l'anglais.

Plan International Belgique recherche un.e Developer (f/x/m)

Plan International Belgique travaille depuis plus de 35 ans à la création d'un monde équitable et sûr pour tous les enfants. Tout enfant a droit à l’éducation et doit avoir la possibilité de s’épanouir. Cette exigence d’équité commence par l’égalité des chances entre filles et garçons. Les filles sont encore trop souvent désavantagées et discriminées, et parfois même menacées et maltraitées.

Plan International Belgique fait partie d'une fédération internationale ambitieuse et mène des projets dans près de 80 pays dans le monde entier (dont la Belgique). Nos actions génèrent un impact en influençant les politiques, en sensibilisant et en réalisant des projets avec et pour les enfants et les jeunes.

Plan International Belgique est une organisation en pleine croissance. Au cours des cinq dernières années, nos revenus ont augmenté de 14 à 20 millions et notre équipe a grandi de 40 à plus de 65 collègues très engagé.e.s.

Afin de réaliser ses grandes ambitions et concrétiser sa mission en faveur des enfants, Plan International Belgique cherche un.e Developer (f/h/x) enthousiaste et compétent.e.

VOTRE RÔLE EN TANT QUE DEVELOPER

En tant que Developer, vous êtes responsable du développement et du suivi de tous les processus d'automatisation au sein des systèmes existants, de l'intégration automatique entre les systèmes existants et des solutions datawarehouse.

Dans cette fonction vous êtes impliqué.e dans le développement de la stratégie technologique au sein de notre organisation belge, étant en ligne avec la stratégie de l'organisation internationale.

Vous travaillez en étroite collaboration avec le Data & System Manager, le IT Officer en le Data Annalist, pour définir le roadmap de la stratégie en matière de données.

Vous exercez un rôle transversal. Vos connaissances et compétences technologiques et votre approche créative constituent une importante valeur ajoutée pour traduire les idées et les besoins organisationnels en une amélioration continue des solutions et applications technologiques.  

Concrètement, vous serez amené à travailler dans différents domaines :

• Développement et suivi des processus d'automatisation au sein des systèmes existants, afin que ces processus deviennent plus efficaces et présentent en même temps une plus grande valeur ajoutée pour le fonctionnement de l'organisation.

À cette fin, vous analysez les processus manuels/semi-automatiques existants au sein des systèmes existants, vous élaborez un plan d'approche pour automatiser ces processus et vous réalisez ensuite ces projets d'automatisation. Ce faisant, vous tenez compte des priorités choisies, des délais et du budget disponible. Vous documentez ensuite ces processus et en assurez le suivi.

• Développement et suivi de l'intégration automatique entre les systèmes existants, afin que les informations disponibles soient mises à la disposition des différents utilisateurs de manière logique, plus rapide et toujours complète.

À cette fin, vous analysez les systèmes existants et les informations qui sont échangées entre ces systèmes, vous élaborez un plan d'action pour l'intégration et l'automatisation de ces systèmes et de ces informations, puis vous réalisez ces processus d'intégration. Ce faisant, vous tenez compte des priorités choisies, des délais et du budget disponible. Vous documentez ensuite ces processus et en assurez le suivi.

• Développement et suivi de solutions de datawarehouse pour une base de données centralisée et des tableaux de bord clairs, nécessaires pour les analyses des résultats et des données. 

À cette fin, vous analysez la structure des données et les solutions de datawarehouse existantes et vous proposez les applications les plus adaptées, nécessaires à nos besoins de reporting. Vous élaborez un plan d'approche pour mettre en œuvre ces solutions, puis vous implémentez les processus. Vous documentez ensuite et processus et en assurez le suivi. Ce faisant, vous tenez compte des priorités choisies, des délais et du budget disponible. Vous documentez ensuite ces processus et solutions et en assurez le suivi.

• Conseiller l'organisation sur des projets innovants dans lesquels la technologie joue un rôle important.

Qu'il s'agisse d'une plateforme numérique, de réalité virtuelle, du développement d'une application ou d'un autre outil dans lequel la technologie joue un rôle important... vous êtes chargé.e de donner des conseils avisés aux chefs de projet et à la direction à propos de ces nouvelles technologies qui peuvent aider l'organisation à atteindre les objectifs de son projet.

Notre offre 

• La possibilité de vous engager au profit des droits de l’enfant et de l’égalité pour les filles dans le monde et en Belgique. 
• Un environnement de travail socialement engagé, bénéficiant d'une excellente réputation et comptant quelque 65 collaborateur.trice.s motivé.e.s, de formation supérieure. 
• De l'espace pour le développement personnel, dans un contexte à la fois belge et international. 
• Un contrat de travail à temps plein à durée indéterminée, une rémunération compétitive dans le secteur des ONG, assortie d'avantages extralégaux (assurance groupe, assurance hospitalisation, chèques-repas, remboursement à 100% du trajet domicile-lieu de travail pour l’utilisation des transports en commun).  

Plan International Belgique se situe au cœur de Bruxelles, à côté de la gare centrale.

Intéressé(e) ? 

Vous pensez être fait.e pour ce job ? Nous serons ravi.e.s de recevoir votre CV et lettre de motivation !

Envoyez votre CV et votre lettre de motivation à job@planinternational.be avec la référence "Developper" au plus tard le 22 octobre 2021.

Dans le cadre de notre politique de protection et de sauvegarde de l'enfance, nous demandons à chaque employé de nous soumettre un extrait de casier judiciaire (modèle 2).