Are you looking for a rewarding position offering significant autonomy within an international organization? Do you want to contribute to animal health and food security in Chad? Welcome to Veterinarians Without Borders Switzerland (VSF-Switzerland)!
VSF-Switzerland works in a decentralized manner with national offices in Africa and a headquarters in Switzerland. In regions particularly affected by climate change and conflict, such as the Sahel and the Horn of Africa, we strengthen community livelihoods. By promoting the health and productivity of livestock, we contribute to increasing resilience, food security, and sustainable prospects. To establish our presence in Chad, we are looking for a
VSF-Switzerland Coordinator in Chad (100%)
Your tasks
• Coordinate humanitarian and development projects, as well as the presence of VSF-Switzerland in Chad, and assume the administrative, legal and financial responsibilities of the organization in this country.
• Lead the development of the project portfolio in accordance with the overall strategy of VSF-Switzerland and be involved in fundraising.
• Develop and revise project documents such as concept notes, full proposals, reports and presentations.
• Ensure the implementation, monitoring and reporting of projects in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ensure professional communication with headquarters on the impact of VSF-Switzerland in Chad.
• Represent VSF-Switzerland to stakeholders at the national and international level.
• Manage, motivate and empower country office staff
Your profile
• University training in veterinary medicine or in a relevant field (e.g. agronomy) and additional training in management and finance.
• Solid practical experience in animal health, livestock farming (especially pastoralism) and agricultural production, and/or Chadian food systems.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in managing an NGO, with strong qualities in leadership, fundraising, project management, finance and human resources, and management of national partnerships.
• Strong in networking, negotiation and communication with multilateral, bilateral and private institutional donors, as well as a good knowledge of the donor landscape in Chad and Central Africa.
• Excellent command of Chadian Arabic, French with very good knowledge of English.
• Quick thinking, autonomy, flexibility and resistance to stress.
We offer
• A fixed-term contract, under Chadian law, full-time for 12 months (renewable subject to funding).
• Appropriate remuneration, depending on the size of the portfolio.
• An exciting international work environment, with a great deal of freedom of action and participation.
How to apply
Start of the engagement
September 1, 2026, or as agreed. Application Procedure: We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, work certificates) by email to recruitment@vsf-suisse.org with the subject line “Application for Coordinator Chad” by June 18, 2026. Interviews will likely take place on June 24 and 25, 2026.
For more information
Dr. Vincent Hug, Director of Programs, +41 31 332 77 67