Head of Anthropology Unit at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

The Head of the Anthropology Unit is supervised by the Executive Manager and will work closely with the other colleagues and team members.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Building the structure and the capacities of the Unit
• Identify key areas of interest and pertinent links with operations by liaising with other MSF entities in the region and globally.
• Develop and implement an Anthropology framework and applicable approaches in relation with MSF field operations
• Support and advice the operations teams during the conception, implementation and monitoring of medical and paramedical projects;
• Support the operations teams on context and security analysis and management.
• Conduct field researches on thematic relevant to medical and paramedical projects/programs. Researches results to be published for internal and in some case external use.
• Collect, analyse and update cognitive material related to MSF missions.
• Identify relevant stakeholders, actors in the area of anthropology applied to the humanitarian context.
• Manage and update the Unit's database.
• Prepare mission reports and trainings scheduled in the Unit's activities.
• Be available for field visits wherever and whenever it is necessary
• Recruitment and training of the Anthropology Unit team when required.

Competencies

• Commitment to MSF’s Principles
• Cross-cultural Awareness
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Stress Management
• Analytical Thinking
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Service Orientation
• Planning and Organising
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Job requirement

• Relevant degree in anthropology, social work, or similar.
• Proven research work for at least five years.
• Published papers would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in the subject matter including design strategies in a multifaceted and diverse stakeholders organisation
• Complex project management experience
• Ability to produce high quality, succinct reports with clear recommendations.
• Excellent written and presentation skills across audiences with diverse backgrounds
• Experience in working for a medical humanitarian or development not for profit organisation
• Experience in working in a multi-cultural, diverse environment, urban and rural.
• Excellent knowledge of various ways in which people communicate
• Commitment to and experience of advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Good level of written and spoken English, knowledge of French is an advantage.