Temporary Project Manager, Federal & State Humanitarian Campaigns
Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) - United StatesAbout MSF USA | Doctors Without Borders
Role Overview
The Temporary Project Manager, Federal and State Humanitarian Campaigns, will develop targeted, constituent-facing advocacy and campaigning strategies for the Humanitarian Team as part of the MSF-USA program department’s work in the United States. The Temporary Project Manager will work in the Programs department and have a specific geographic focus on the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).
They will work to develop and implement grassroots education and advocacy campaigns to engage key constituencies, helping to further add to efforts to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza and other key contexts as requested. They will generate creative campaign ideas and contribute to innovation in advocacy strategies, and support campaign monitoring and learning efforts. They will conduct research and power mapping to identify key decision-makers and influence targets and track political, private sector, and US government developments relevant to advocacy priorities in OPT. They will conduct a landscape analysis of existing efforts in this space by civil society organizations and will coordinate outreach with key allies, coalitions, and networks to advance campaign goals. They will serve as the project lead for this portfolio, which includes travel as needed. They will also work closely with internal teams in Programs, Communications, and other areas to align strategies and implement joint tactics.
Department Accountabilities
Support for MSF Medical and Humanitarian Programs
The Programs Department supports the medical humanitarian programs of the MSF Movement in different ways. Each unit contributes to one or more of these responsibilities:
- Advocacy and Representation in support of Operations – develop strategies to influence public policy debates and private bilateral engagements on behalf of MSF.
- Research, Analysis, and Data Management in support of Operations – direct, perform, or facilitate research to address questions posed by Operations. Track and analyze specific policies and practices of governments, multilateral organizations, and others as requested by Operations.
- Grantmaking in support of MSF medical humanitarian programs and movement initiatives.
- Monitoring of the Regulatory Environment - engages with regulatory issues affecting Programs to ensure grant-making compliance and inform Operations and the International Legal Department.
- Monitoring of the Policy Environment: Engages with Policy issues to ensure information sharing and action based on the movement's medical and operational needs.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Identify, analyze, plan, and implement actions designed to engage with external and internal stakeholders to support medical humanitarian programming.
- Contribution to Medical Operational Humanitarian Projects - contributes to the management and implementation of specific medical operational humanitarian discreet projects managed by MSF USA.
- US representation, engagement, and collaboration – represents domestic social mission external relationships on behalf of the medical operational entities of the movement to create, maintain, and expand stakeholder engagement.
Roles Specific Outcomes
Connectivity
Champion constant stakeholder dialogue – both internally and externally – by modeling the behavior of staying engaged with key stakeholders both inside and outside the organization.
Public/Government Relations Campaign Planning
Develop tactical public campaigns to assist in the achievement of campaign and organizational goals.
Public/Government Relations Campaign Execution
Execute a public campaign plan to advance the achievement of organizational goals and needs.
Internal and External Stakeholder Management
Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans for projects to identify relevant stakeholders, develop positive stakeholder relationships, and ensure that each stakeholder has an appropriate share of voice.
Stakeholder Engagement
Contribute to stakeholder engagement by identifying stakeholders, understanding their needs, issues, and concerns, and responding by organizing meetings and events, as well as drafting support materials to foster understanding and commitment.
Project Reporting and Review
Manage the project review process; provide stakeholders with accurate and relevant information and key recommendations at agreed review points to enable them to evaluate progress and agree on change
These core accountabilities should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this job. Incumbents are required to perform other functions as assigned.
Complexity And Problem-Solving Skills
Ability to work cooperatively in a cross-cultural setting with long-distance working relationships, and strong facilitation, project management, and organizational skills
Behavioral Competencies
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THOUGHT: How MSF USA staff understand the organization, manage complexity, and contribute by creating new and different. People Focus Build strong relationships and deliver solutions geared to aiding others. Solicit feedback and data; convey a clear understanding of the level of service the team is providing; act when standards are not met by the team; align processes with organizational needs. Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Global Perspective Takes a broad view when approaching issues using a global lens. Shows global thinking at work; adjusts organizational practices to meet different regions or countries' unique needs. Use a broad perspective when addressing issues and challenges.
Cultivate Innovation Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Approaches professional work in unique or innovative ways. Offers original ideas. Appreciates others' creative ideas and solutions and provides helpful input to enhance them.
Strategic Mindset Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
RESULTS: MSF USA staff achieve results by cultivating a forward-thinking environment that produces solutions for changing stakeholder needs.
Drives Results Consistently achieves results, even under challenging circumstances. Regularly pushes self to achieve outstanding outcomes; consistently establishes bold goals for own performance; is passionate about excellent results and significant contributions. Shows great tenacity to complete goals/initiatives in a timely way.
Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
PEOPLE: MSF USA staff understand their impact on others through collaboration and inclusion of different perspectives to achieve common goals.
Collaborates Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.
Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information concisely and professionally when speaking or writing.
Values Differences Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Confronts stereotyping and offensive comments promptly. Consistently behaves with great sensitivity toward differences in cultural norms, expectations, and communication methods.
Builds Effective Teams Build strong identity teams applying diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Manage Conflicts Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
Build Networks Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.
Drives Vision and Purpose Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
SELF: MSF USA staff demonstrate self-awareness by having an open mindset and by continuously seeking opportunities to learn, grow, and improve.
Instills Trust Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Models honesty and authenticity and encourage others to be upfront with one another. Demonstrates reliability and places a strong emphasis on the team meeting its commitments. Fairly represents others' positions.
Manages Ambiguity Operate effectively, even when things are uncertain or the way forward is unclear. Respond effectively to unclear situations, seek to resolve ambiguity, and make progress. Seek guidance on how to adapt to changes and respond with appropriate composure and effectiveness.
Situational Adaptability Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
Being Resilient Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Technical Competencies Plans and Aligns Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with MSF-USA goals.
Financial Acumen Interprets and applies to understand key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
Tech Savvy Anticipating and adopting innovations in organizational digital and technology applications.
Data Collection and Analysis The ability and skill to determine and analyze trends from data collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making.
Project Management Skills The ability to plan and manage small project assignments within desired cost, time, and quality parameters.
Presentation and Written Communication Skills Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Serves as an example of adaptability and provides guidance and support to help others adapt to new situations. Considers the needs of clients, constituents, and the organization; shifts priorities appropriately.
Organizational Insight Applying knowledge of MSF-USA and industry to advance the organization’s goals. |
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Supervisory Responsibility No direct supervisory responsibilities
Desired Qualifications & Experience At a minimum, the Job Holder should possess: |
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Travel Requirements
Must be able to travel domestically and to key constituency locations
Compensation
$88,822 to $133,233, depending on experience
Please Note: This is a temporary position expected to run through the end of April 2026. Salary will be prorated based on the duration of the assignment.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations Statement:
MSF-USA is dedicated to creating a diverse, impartial, and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences as per applicable laws.
We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at recruitment@newyork.msf.org.
We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented communities in the Humanitarian Aid sector to apply.