Médecins Sans Frontières, an international humanitarian medical association founded in 1971, provides medical assistance to populations whose lives are threatened: primarily in cases of armed conflict, but also epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters, or even exclusion from healthcare.
We are actively seeking Finance and/or Human Resources Coordinators for our international pool.
Your mission
As a Finance and/or HR Coordinator , you are a key member of the country coordination team. You manage the mission’s financial strategy and/or HR policy, closely linked to operational objectives. Your role is essential to ensure responsible, transparent, and efficient management of financial and/or human resources.
Your main responsibilities
As Finance Coordinator:
- Define the financial strategy of the mission with the Head of Mission, assess the risks and the means of mitigating them.
- Establish a suitable organization and a reliable internal control system to meet all financial obligations while ensuring that financial ethics are consistently respected within the mission.
- Be responsible for good budget management, accounting transparency and the financial security of your mission.
- Support other coordinators in respecting MSF procedures and monitoring their activities.
- Be in charge of training, supporting and monitoring your local team as well as administrators based in the different areas of your mission.
As HR Coordinator:
- Define, adapt, plan and implement the mission’s HR policy.
- Ensure the match between HR needs and operational objectives.
- Supervise the qualitative and administrative management of staff (national and international).
- Ensure compliance with the local legal framework and MSF HR policies.
- Support field HR teams and build professional development dynamics.
Profile sought:
Experience :
- Minimum 2 years as a financial and/or HR coordinator in an international NGO 12 months in a coordination position .
SKILLS :
- Proficiency in general accounting, budgeting, cash management and local labor law.
- Excellent analytical, planning, adaptive and multicultural teamwork skills.
- Good command of Word and Excel
- Adherence to MSF’s behavioral commitments is required, including respect, inclusion, non-discrimination, and protection from abuse.
- Ability to thrive in a multicultural environment and demonstrate commitment and support for diversity, inclusive and non-discriminatory behaviors and attitudes
LANGUAGES :
- French and English (C1)
- Additional languages appreciated: Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese .
- Availability : 12 month commitment
What we offer
- 12-month fixed-term contract , full-time.
- Gross monthly salary between €2,825 and €3,358 depending on experience.
- Coverage of mission-related expenses (transport, visas, accommodation, vaccinations, etc.).
- Health insurance , repatriation, retirement.
- Career prospects : training, support and career development in a wide range of humanitarian contexts.
You are rigorous, committed, strategic, and a good listener, and you want to put your skills to work for vulnerable populations. You have a global vision of management, and you believe that a successful mission relies as much on good logistics as on solid human and financial management.
Female applicants are strongly encouraged.
At MSF, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive and accessible work environment. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their ethnic, national, or cultural background, age, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability, or other aspects of their identity.
How to apply
Please submit your application (CV and cover letter) online at the link below
HR and Finance Coordinator | Doctors Without Borders