Overview
The Advocacy & Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for leading all advocacy activities within the Sierra Leone programme, supporting the transition and sustainability of the Hangha Mother and Child Hospital through external engagement and partnership development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead systematic mapping and engagement with relevant external stakeholders.
- Engage proactively with the Ministry of Health, relevant agencies, and national coordination platforms.
- Support partnership discussions and agreements.
- Represent MSF in relevant humanitarian, development, and health coordination forums.
- Conduct landscape analysis of potential funding streams.
- Support the drafting of concept notes, partnership proposals, and memoranda of understanding.
- Support the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships.
- Facilitate joint planning and collaboration opportunities.
- Support structured engagement with community representatives and patient associations.
- Act as a sparring partner for operational and medical teams on advocacy-related matters.
- Maintain close functional links with the HQ Reflection Unit.
- Contribute to internal analysis, reporting, and strategic reflection.
Required Experience
- Minimum 3 years of proven international advocacy experience with MSF or another humanitarian NGO.
- Demonstrated experience in grants, partnerships or external relations.
- Experience in a medical INGO is a strong asset.
Qualifications
• Master’s level academic background in public health, health economics, social sciences or political sciences.
