Job Opportunities in Netherlands
September 24, 2024
Artsen Zonder Grenzen
Amsterdam
OTHER
ASSOCIATION ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
Job Brief
Develop a vibrant MSF-Netherlands Association through communications, logistics and administrative support. MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organisation. We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based Association. MSF was founded in 1971 in Paris by a group of journalists and doctors. Today, we are a worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.
MSF coordinates operations through collaborations between global offices. The ‘MSF Operational Centre Amsterdam’ (OCA) is a partnership that is composed of the partners MSF-Canada, MSF-Germany, MSF-SARA, MSF-Sweden, MSF-Netherlands and MSF-United Kingdom. MSF-OCA has a team of more than 11,000 staff working in 115 emergency projects in about 31 countries.
The office of MSF-Netherlands located in Amsterdam hosts more than 400 employees, offering direct support to MSF-OCA operations. Around 50 staff focus on recruitment, communication and fundraising in The Netherlands (MSF-Netherlands) and 350 staff are focused on supporting MSF-OCA operations.
According to our charter, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a private international Association. It is a self-governed, member-based organisation with a moral self-evaluation and debate culture. We are owned and governed by the ‘Association’, comprised of past and present MSFers who ensure that MSF fulfils its core principles, and upholds the MSF Charter.
Through the MSF-NL Association, the members collectively exercise influence over MSF Netherlands direction and identity and, when necessary, affect change from within the movement by electing the Board, proposing and voting on motions, and holding the Board to account for their work.
The MSF-NL Association is made up of around 400-500 past and present staff members.
With immediate effect, MSF-Netherlands is looking for an;
Association Engagement Officer (32-40 hours)
Amsterdam based
The Association Department
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MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As mandated by our Charter, MSF is an Association
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Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and commitment and is ready to uphold the associative values and principles of MSF
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The facilitation of this associative engagement is fundamental to the health of the organisation
Place within the organisation;
The Association Officer will report directly to the Association and Board Team Lead.
Objectives of the position
Develop a vibrant MSF-Netherlands Association through communications, logistics and administrative support.
Contribute to the cultivation of well-informed MSF-NL membership that is able to assume its responsibility to elect the members of the Board, to engage in the accountability moments of the General Assembly, and to initiate and participate in key debates surrounding the humanitarian activities of MSF.
Maintain a robust, transparent, accessible motions process which allows members to bring proposals for change to Board attention and provoke organisational evolution.
Support the engagement of the informal OCA Association to develop a collective associative identity and understanding.
Main responsibilities:
MSF-NL Association Support (80%)
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Maintains MSF-NL Association membership administration and ensures active recruitment and briefing of new members
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Facilitates member activities, including coordinating associative debates to ensure meaningful discussions to shape MSF-NL associative vision
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Communicates regularly with Association members through social media, website and newsletters
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Provides organisational support around MSF-NL associative events (eg. debate nights, workshops, the General Assembly)
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Maintain and when needed, propose changes to, the MSF-NL motions and recommendations process, including support to members in bringing proposals, managing the voting process and ensuring timely, relevant, and transparent reporting on motion and recommendation implementation.
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Ensures the MSF-NL associative databases, websites, and social media platforms are up to date.
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Executes communication strategies for the Association and Board team, facilitating effective and timely communications between the membership and the organisation
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Acts as the central point of contact with the Dutch Association membership to facilitate member participation in activities and events
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Supports as secretary to the MSF-NL Association Committee
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Maintains collaborative relationships between the MSF-NL Association team and other Associations
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Initiates new ideas regarding communication tools and engagement to the membership
MSF-OCA Association Support (20%)
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Engages the OCA Association members, across more than 30 countries, by supporting and implementing the engagement strategy
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Supports and maintains collaborative relationships between the OCA and MSF-NL Association teams and Associations
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Connects with Association team members across OCA offices to support a collective engagement with the OCA Association
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Supports Netherlands specific logistics for the annual OCA Café and ALF workshop
Communication internal and external:
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MSF-NL Association members
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MSF-NL Board and Association team
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With other Association teams in OCA
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Other Association teams around the movement
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External suppliers, speakers, and event contributors
Candidate profile:
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At least 2-3 years' experience within events
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Excellent communication skills, oral as well as written in English
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Networking skills; a proven track record of building relationships across all levels and teams in diverse and multicultural environment.
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Effectively conveying complex and nuanced issues in a clear and accessible manner
Competences
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Event planning and support
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Communication (digital, oral, written) with diverse bodies of stakeholders
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Integrity
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Organisation of own work
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Teamwork
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Flexibility
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Responsible and structured record management
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English & Dutch (preferred) speaking
We offer :
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A challenging position within a stimulating, professional working environment in a major international organisation.
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A gross monthly salary between € 2860, - and € 3937, - depending on professional experience, based on a 40-hour working week.
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The contract is for an initial 12 months
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Benefits include 30 holidays based on a full-time appointment and a premium-free pension plan.
Information & Application
For information about the recruitment procedure for his role you can contact Auke Walburg (recruitment) at auke.walburg@amsterdam.msf.org
If you would like additional information about the role, you can address your questions to Charlotte Lee; charlotte.lee@amsterdam.msf.org
Please upload a letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae in English as one combined document. Only applications with motivation will be included in the process. The deadline for application is 6 October 2024.
At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
~ Acquisition is not appreciated ~
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