To fulfill its mission of assistance to victims of conflicts, epidemics or natural disasters, MSF Switzerland has created an Emergency Pool, of which, members are experienced individuals capable of evaluating a situation, opening, closing, and coordinating emergency projects.
The successful candidate is expected to:
- Work in all contexts set by the Emergency cell (Ecell)
- Have the flexibility to work in different positions depending on your profile
- Work in emergency contexts in collaboration with regular cells
- Fill gaps in regular projects if/when needed
Responsibilities:
- Implementation of and participation in exploratory missions and evaluations, upon request of the Ecell
- Definition, implementation (or modification) of the operational strategy of an emergency mission
- Identification and management of the tools, resources and means necessary for the implementation of an emergency intervention
- Coordination of the medical mission in collaboration with the Field Coordinator /Project Medical Referent /MedicalCo/Ecell: evaluation of needs and situation, definition of strategy and activities
- Coordination and supervision of the emergency staff in the mission
- Management of material and financial resources for the emergency intervention
- Management of the entire mission’ security
- Reporting on the interventions, explorations and activities pertaining to the mission
- In accordance with the headquarters, you can be mandated (or requested) to coordinate activities, under the responsibility of a Head of Mission in the country where the section is already working
- You can be asked to intervene within the framework of certain MSF trainings and to take part in local, national, and international meetings
Your profile
> Required
24 months of field experience with MSF in a coordination role (12 months in a HOM role) and at least one mission in an emergency context with MSF.
- Expertise in analyses of unstable contexts / crises situations
- Capacity to quickly evaluate an emergency on ground and to propose an appropriate strategy of intervention
- General knowledge of MSF in emergency management
- Proven management skills with emphasis on team-leadership/human resources
- Knowledge and experience in security management in insecure contexts
- Commitment to the aims and values of MSF
- A flexible and solution-oriented mentality and the ability to be decisive in chaotic circumstances,
- Proven skills in negotiation, diplomacy and decision-making skills
- Proven capacity for coordination and organization
- Ability to prioritize work, manage teams and clearly communicate decisions
- Capacity to work in a volatile, insecure context and deal with stress
- Fluency in both French and English is essential
> Preferred:
- Medical / Paramedical background preferable.
- Experience in Public Health programs
- PSP training
Knowledge and affinity/belief in advocacy role of MSFr international staff from other humanitarian organizations, with 24 months of field experience in emergency contexts in a HOM role, who have carried out at least one mission in an emergency context with MSF.
> Desirable:
- Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team
- Availability, flexibility, mobility
- Other languages represent an advantage: Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese
How to apply
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Click on the below link and submit your application in French or English before 15.09.2023 at 5 .00 pm.
Please include:
– CV 2 pages, max
– motivation letter 1 page, max.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
