MISSION
Reporting hierarchically to the Unit Manager and functionally to the Operational Logistics Manager, the main activities of the job are as follows:
As a member of the cell team:
- Participate in defining the objectives of the programs of the countries within your cell.
- To be involved in cross-functional projects.
- To be in contact with other MSF sections for the sharing of local information and best practices.
To ensure compliance with policies and procedures adapted to the field:
- Ensure the dissemination and compliance with policies and procedures within its scope.
- Inform the unit about the technical and supply challenges of the programs
Being responsible for the logistics of the countries within the cell:
- Propose non-medical programs (WASH, construction, shelters, NFI).
- Make explicit the technical constraints of one’s profession that may affect actions.
- Mobilize the support teams (technical and supply) and verify that the support is adapted to the country’s context.
- To provide support to missions in case of an alert.
Participate in the management of security and risk reduction for missions:
- Participate in environmental risk analysis and monitor the context of missions.
- Ensure the use of security incident tracking tools by field teams.
- Participate in the analysis and capitalize on security incidents of the missions for which they are responsible.
To be responsible for monitoring and analyzing one’s activity:
- Monitor and evaluate the progress of activities.
- To ensure the flow of information necessary for managing its activity.
- Evaluate and analyze the logistics activities (technical and supply) of programs and missions. Transmit this information to the Operational Logistics Manager and the Supply Manager.
- Participate in the preparation of the budget and revisions.
Functionally manage the field teams within their area of ​​responsibility: logistics coordinator
- Supervise, advise and support the Logistics Coordinators.
- Participate in the guidance and evaluation of their work in collaboration with the Head of Mission.
- Ensure that the programming defined by the logistics coordinator is aligned with operational objectives.
- Advisor for the composition of organizational charts.
Skills transfer and capitalization:
- Ensure the capitalization of knowledge and methods acquired in the field, and write up feedback.
- Monitor and evaluate the deployment of new practices or equipment in its missions.
- Participate in the training of logistics personnel in the field or during international sessions.
- Participate in the development of logistics professionals and the identification of future managers.
- Participate in the selection of logistics coordinators for the missions they are responsible for.
- Conduct briefings and debriefings for logistics personnel.
- Participate in the briefings and debriefings of the coordinators.
- Ensure the upgrading of its technical and supply skills through internal or external training.
Desired profile:
Experience:
- Significant field experience as a Logistics Coordinator and Field Logistics Project Coordinator is essential.
SKILLS :
- Knowledge of logistics techniques and tools.
- Concepts in project management.
Aptitudes :
- Ability to cooperate
- Ability to negotiate, adapt, and work in a team
- To be proactive
- Meaning of dialogue
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Analytical and synthesis skills
LANGUAGES :
- French C1 and English C1
Employment conditions
Status: Permanent full-time contract. Management position, based in Paris with travel to MSF field sites required (3 trips per year on average for a total of 6 weeks).
Compensation and benefits:
- €50,800 gross annual salary over 13 months
- 22 days of RTT (reduced working time) per year
- Working remotely according to MSF’s rules (2 days/week).
- Health insurance covered 100%
- Meal vouchers worth €12 (60% covered by MSF)
- 50% reimbursement of public transport pass (weekly, monthly or annual) OR bicycle mileage allowance (€0.25 per km, limited to €450 per year)
Position available : July 13, 2026
How to apply
Please refer to the MSF website advertisement:Â Logistics Manager, Emergency Unit (M/F) | Doctors Without Borders