Strategic Communications Advisor

About the role

The Strategic Communications Advisor will join Médecins Sans Frontières’ Communications and Fundraising Department in Dakar, providing high‑level strategic guidance on public positioning and communications across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies, key messages and tools.
• Produce and coordinate press releases, articles, social media content, Q&As and opinion pieces.
• Manage media relations and support public communications activities.
• Lead communication support during emergencies and crises.
• Advise and mentor field communication teams.
• Undertake field missions and support country‑level communication strategies.
• Contribute to cross‑cutting communication projects within MSF.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Communication, Journalism, International Relations, Political Science, Public Relations or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in journalism, communications or content production, preferably in the humanitarian sector.
• Fluent in French and English.
• Experience with MSF or field work is a strong asset.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• Strategic communication planning.
• Crisis communication management.
• Media relations and press handling.
• Writing and content development for diverse audiences.

What we offer

• Open‑ended contract (MSF Grade 12) with competitive benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a leading international humanitarian organization.
• Base in Dakar with regular field mission travel.