Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a Health Promoter and Community Engagement Manager for their Ebola Emergency Pool, specifically for deployment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This role is crucial for developing, implementing, and monitoring health promotion and community engagement programs within MSF projects, focusing on strengthening community action and building the capacity of health promotion teams.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the HPCE program, potentially across multiple projects, and will play a vital role in MSF's emergency response efforts. This is an opportunity to contribute to humanitarian aid in a challenging and fast-paced environment, with a commitment to MSF principles and teamwork.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Médecins Sans Frontières |
| Location | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Region | Africa |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Stipend / Salary | Daily allowances in line with MSF policies |
| Duration | 12-16 weeks for first rotation |
| Start date | Within 3 months of recruitment |
| Application deadline | 06 December 2026 |
About the Position
The Health Promoter and Community Engagement Manager will be responsible for designing and updating HPCE strategies, activities, and monitoring systems, including budget planning. Key tasks involve supporting HP supervisors in strategy implementation, ensuring participatory approaches and community consultation, and developing health education materials. The role also includes providing technical input for situation analysis, supervising community-based surveillance, organizing community meetings, and contributing to community mapping. Furthermore, the manager will be accountable for the development and capacity building of the HP team through training and coaching, as well as managing the recruitment and evaluation process for HP profiles.
Eligibility
- Available for deployment within 3 months for a first rotation of 12-16 weeks
- French proficiency (at least B2)
- Essential: 2 years working experience in related jobs (managing health promotion programs) outside your country or within MSF
- Experience in using qualitative methodology is essential
- Experience in strategy design, implementation, and monitoring is a must
- Essential: Bachelor's degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, public health, or nursing diploma in community health
- Desirable: Master's degree in any social sciences
- Desirable: Working experience in developing countries
- Experienced in Ebola response, VHF, outbreak, or emergency response (strong asset)
- Flexible and adaptable in fast-changing environments
- Resilient under high-pressure humanitarian conditions
- Committed to teamwork and MSF principles
- Ready for remote and resource-limited field settings
Benefits
- Fixed-term contract for deployment assignments and additional 21 days
- Travel, accommodation, and medical coverage during missions
- Daily allowances in line with MSF policies
- Access to training and professional development opportunities
- Ebola training and contextual briefings prior to deployment
Documents Required
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) – MAXIMUM 3 PAGES
- Motivation letter explaining your motivation and highlighting relevant outbreak or emergency response experience
How to Apply
- Apply via the provided link
- Upload CV and motivation letter as one combined file in English
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
