Join MSF OCG as a Facility Officer!
We are looking for passionate individuals ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.
Discover below the details of the position and the qualifications we are looking for.
Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF
Your qualifications and experience do not exactly match all the requirements?
At MSF OCG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff. We strive to create work environments where teams of people with varied backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences collaborate to advance MSF’s social mission and improve outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
We understand that some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the job requirements. Research shows this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good fit for this position, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications.
We encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, origins, religions, beliefs, disabilities and all other characteristics of diversity.
MSF does not tolerate any sexual exploitation or abuse, any form of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will be subject to reference checks.
Context & Mission
Doctors Without Borders is an independent international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, to people affected by natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, beliefs or political affiliation (MSF Charter).
The Facility Officer ensures the smooth daily operation of the headquarters by managing mail and overseeing general services (catering, laundry, supplies, waste). They participate in the maintenance and organization of workspaces. They support internal teams to maintain an efficient, functional, and pleasant work environment. Their technical support is provided in close collaboration with the Facilities Coordinator.
Main responsibilities
Mail handling
- Ensure the daily collection of mail at reception
- Affix the date of receipt to incoming mail.
- Sorting and distributing mail to the mailboxes in the different departments
- File the mail upon return
- Ensure the postage of outgoing mail is paid.
- Make payments related to postal shipments
- Deliver outgoing mail to the post office
Technical building management
- Ensure stock monitoring and paper supply for printers and photocopiers
- Manage consumables (toners) and replace them
- Organize and ensure paper recycling
- Process Facilities requests via the dedicated management tool
- Manage the ordering and tracking of business cards
- Purchase technical equipment and furniture
- Receive, assemble and install the ordered furniture
- Participate in the removal of obsolete furniture
- Contribute to minor maintenance and various repairs
- Ensure, in collaboration with the Facilities coordinator, that evacuation routes remain clear.
- Participate in the layout of the conference rooms
- Ensure the removal of waste not handled by the cleaning team (cardboard, paper)
- Monitor waste collection (Morillons eco-point)
- Part of the first response team for alarm follow-up
Monitoring of meeting rooms, coffee areas and kitchen
- Ensure the furniture is set up and the water and fruit supplies are available in the meeting rooms.
- Ensure the smooth operation of the coffee areas and the kitchen
- Manage the distribution of dishes between the different areas
- Provide occasional cleaning services as needed or in emergencies
- Perform maintenance and upkeep of refrigerators
- Ensure the laundry is properly maintained and that the dish towels are washed weekly.
Catering
- Receive and verify the consistency of catering requests
- Monitor the event calendar
- Place orders with the service provider (Tukul)
- Ensure the proper implementation of services
- To act as the interface between internal clients and the service provider
Shopping and external errands
- Carry out various errands and administrative tasks (cantonal administration, notary, embassy, etc.)
Desired profile
Education
- Training in the field of logistics, facilities, or hospitality.
Experience
- Solid professional experience in the field of expertise
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in standard computer tools (Word, Excel, PPT, ticketing system, etc.)
- Organizational skills and ability to prioritize
- Driving licence and scooter licence.
LANGUAGES
- French: fluent (required)
- English: good command
- German: appreciated
Personal qualities
- Versatility, ability to manage stress, team spirit, flexibility, speed of decision-making and action, open-mindedness, curiosity.
- Ability to perform tasks involving frequent travel and light handling
- Rigor
- Having a good sense of organization and anticipation
- Skill and adherence to procedures
- Autonomy
- Pragmatism
- Flexibility
- Sense of priorities
- Ability to work in a team
Working conditions
- Part-time position, 50% (20 hours/week)
- Permanent contract
- Workplace: Geneva
- Ideal start date: 01.04.2026
- Gross annual salary (at 50%): from CHF 33,342.- to CHF 42,096.- (salary based on equivalent experience and internal salary scale).
- Paid vacation: 25 days per year, pro rata temporis, plus Swiss public holidays falling during the term of the contract.
- Pension fund: contribution to the pension fund (2nd pillar-LPP) covered at a rate of 3/4 by MSF and 1/4 by the employee.
- Relocation assistance in the event of a move from another country to Switzerland.
How to apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application only via our recruitment platform, respecting the following conditions.
- CV (maximum 2 pages)
- Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
- The documents must be written in French or English.
The deadline for submitting applications is set for March 8, 2026.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this offer earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.
Applications will be treated confidentially ( https://www.msf.ch/travailler-avec-nous/declaration-confidentialite-candidates-msf-suisse ).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.