Japan: Advocacy and External Networking Manager (One-year contract)

Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Operation Support, the advocacy and external networking manager (AENM) will ensure the development and implementation of an effective advocacy and external networking strategy for Medecins Sans Frontieres Japon (MSFJ).

The AENM will also ensure that coordination among different department and with MSF entities is efficient.

The AENM will have a commanding advocacy authority in MSFJ.

Location: Based in Tokyo, Japan with 20% travel abroad

This position is one-year employment contract.

Main Responsibilities

ADVOCACY AND NETWORKING

• Develop and define MSFJ advocacy strategy;

• Research and define advocacy needs, opportunities and risks in Japan;

• Support different department in expanding their network and help them to define the strategy to do so;

• Advises MSFJ on new opportunities and threats to MSF humanitarian objectives arising in/from Japan.

• Develop specific dossiers and perform policy change analysis;

• Act as a focal point for MSFJ vis a vis other entities in relation to advocacy dossiers and requests;

• Support MSFJ Communications Department to develop messages and define priorities for advocacy communication;

REPRESENATION

• Represent MSF movement, oversee MSF’s dialogue with, and defend MSF’s positions towards the Government of Japan on the basis of operational realities, through selective attendance to relevant meetings and strategic interactions with officials and diplomats in Japan.

• Prepare, organize and facilitate meetings between MSF representatives and humanitarian stakeholders based in Japan.

SUPPORT TO Institutional Partnership Officer

• Coordinate with the Institutional Partnership Officer (IPO) in leveraging institutional partnership opportunities in support of Operations and in external representation with governmental actors;

• Support the IPO in defining policy analysis, advocacy and representation activities vis-à-vis institutional and relevant civil society and academic supporters;

Reporting

• Draw up monthly report on his/her activity

• Maintain communication and update referent of different MSF entities

Qualifications and requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

• Fluency in Japanese and English (oral and written)

• Excellent representation skills and experience at highest level of government and society

• Solid knowledge of Japan’s society, culture, civil society, humanitarian and aid network, and political system. Proven and demonstrated analytical and political skills; excellent judgment and diplomacy; comfort with advocacy role.

• Ability to research, analyse and synthesise complex topics so as to write reports and high-level business correspondence, and effectively present information to internal and external audiences including senior government and NGO officials.

• Experience with MSF or with a similar humanitarian organisation.

Desirable

• A Master degree in political science, international affairs, international law or other relevant discipline and/or medical background;

• Experience in humanitarian contexts. Good knowledge of emergency setups a plus;

Special Notes:

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities and duties. Accordingly, the responsibilities and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in this Job Description and the other duties, as assigned, might be part of the job due to the organizational and operational needs.

If you are interested in this position, please send your motivation letter and CV, both in English, only by e-mail to HQHR Department at:
hqhr-recruitment@tokyo.msf.org

Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your e-mail message.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.