OCB Programme Association Lead

The Programme Association Lead strengthens the associative life of MSF Belgium / Operational Centre Brussels (OCB) within its programmes. The role supports association members and programme teams to foster participation, ownership, and accountability at project and programme levels, ensuring MSF's principles are actively lived within operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the OCB associative strategy with the OCB Board and OCB group association teams
• Contribute to the annual action plan and budget and monitor delivery against priorities
• Translate governance priorities into associative projects that are connected to operational reality
• Ensure decisions and key information from governance are shared and understood in programmes
• Act as interface between Board, management, Operations and association members to enable two-way communication
• Support and follow up associative projects across programmes and ensure continuity of initiatives
• Coach and support associative focal points and networks in countries of operation and keep stakeholder mapping updated
• Guide the design of project documentation, objectives, action plans and budgets for associative initiatives
• Promote ownership of associative life by Operations at project, coordination and HQ levels
• Coordinate the Field Associative Debates process within OCB and support project teams when needed
• Follow the motions cycle and coordinate with the Motions Committee through the OCB Board representative
• Strengthen cross learning and visibility of initiatives across programmes and associative platforms including the Souk
• Plan and deliver member engagement activities such as webinars, workshops and debates
• Lead or co lead the content and preparation of key annual events including OCB Gathering, MSF Belgium General Assembly and the Association Representatives Workshop
• Develop and maintain attractive resources and tools for Association Representatives and online participation
• Represent OCB on relevant networks and working groups including the Souk Editorial Committee
• Monitor activities, manage suppliers and report on budget and expenses linked to associative activities
• Manage interns and volunteers and coordinate short term contracts and external providers when relevant

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of MSF international coordination experience including monitoring and analysis of project outcomes is mandatory
• Practical experience with associative activities in countries of operation such as debates, workshops or associative focal point roles is mandatory
• Experience with participatory leadership and facilitation techniques is mandatory
• Experience as Project Coordinator or Country Coordinator is an asset
• Involvement in associative processes, motions, governance platforms or associative networks is an asset
• Commitment to MSF principles and to MSF associative identity
• Strong understanding of MSF operations and the links between HQ and countries of operation
• Networking and relationship building across cultures and seniority levels
• Planning and organising with ability to manage multiple dossiers, timelines and stakeholders
• Clear communication, synthesis and facilitation skills
• Initiative and ability to work autonomously in a non-hierarchical environment
• Teamwork and cooperation, with ability to work as a close working pair
• Proficiency in English and French, both written & spoken is mandatory
• Proficiency in Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish is a strong asset
• Any additional language supporting engagement with members worldwide is an asset
• Willingness and availability to travel regularly, including to countries of operation
• Ability and willingness to work outside standard office hours during peak associative periods

Skills

• International Coordination
• Project Outcome Monitoring
• Project Outcome Analysis
• Associative Activities
• Participatory Leadership
• Facilitation Skills
• Project Coordination
• Country Coordination
• Governance Platforms
• Networking
• Cross-cultural Relationship Building
• Planning and organisation
• Stakeholder Management
• Communications Skills
• Synthesis Skills
• Autonomous Work
• Teamwork
• English Language Proficiency
• French Proficiency
• Travel Availability

Languages

English, French