Degree in medical, public health, humanitarian affairs, anthropology, political science, international relations or operational management fields essential.
A Masters degree in the same fields would be desirable.
Essential Experience
Minimum 7 years of professional experience.
Significant senior operational management experience in MSF or another medical-humanitarian organisation.
Previous experience as Head of Mission, Country Director, Operations Manager, Emergency Coordinator, Medical Coordinator or equivalent senior programme leadership role.
Strong understanding of medical-humanitarian operations, emergency response, security management and principled humanitarian action.
Proven capacity to develop operational strategies and translate them into effective implementation.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and supporting senior field leaders.
Strong financial, HR, security and operational planning literacy.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex humanitarian, political, security, access and ethical dilemmas.
Proven commitment to people-centred care, accountability, safeguarding and inclusive leadership.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Desirable Experience
Experience in community engagement, community-led programming or accountability to affected populations.
Medical, public health, humanitarian affairs, anthropology, political science, international relations or operational management background.
French, Swahili, Arabic or other languages relevant to MSF Ubuntu's operational ambitions.
Experience with advocacy, analysis, access negotiation, public positioning or community-led advocacy.
Experience contributing to the start-up, transformation or progressive growth of an operational entity.
Experience working in interdependent or multi-partner organisational models.
Competencies
Commitment to MSF's principles and social mission.
Strategic vision and operational judgement.
People-centred and community-informed decision-making.
Leadership, people management and team development.
Security awareness and risk management.
Analytical capacity and critical thinking.
Quality and results orientation.
Capacity to negotiate, influence and build trust.
Cross-cultural awareness and humility.
Collaboration and interdependence.
Accountability, integrity and transparency.
Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Ability to work under pressure and manage ambiguity.
Learning mindset and openness to constructive challenge.
Willingness to bear witness.
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