Head of Emergency Preparedness & Support UnitJoin MSF OCG as a Head of Emergency Preparedness and Support Unit!We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.Inclusivity and Diversity at MSFAt MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfill every listed qualification.MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.Context & missionMédecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, affected by disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation.The Emergency Preparedness and Support Unit (EU) is a continuation of the different mechanisms put in place by OCG since 2017 to better support our ambitions in terms of Emergency Response (ER). The Head of the EU will be responsible to directly lead a team of 5 persons, to steer the 4 workstreams defined for our Emergency Preparedness and Support; (1) Surveillance & Scanning (2) Preparedness, (3) Response and (4) Strategic Learning & Adaptation.Tasks & ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Head of Emergency Preparedness and Support Unit (EU) plays a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of effective emergency response within OCG. The below responsibilities are framed around the 4 workstreams in the ER Frame:Ensuring a global overview of OCG emergency preparedness strategies and plans.Supports the Coordination of resource mobilisation on emergency response.Support the design and implementation of emergency response strategies.Leading the EU and addressing operational challenges related to emergency response.Contributing to the steering of OCG’s emergency ambitions.Your profileEducationA university-level diploma in a medical or paramedical discipline.Consideration given to those with backgrounds in international relations or any other relevant subject.ExperienceStrong leadership, people management and communication skills.Strategic planning and organisation, project management, change management.Aptitude for high level external representation, diplomacy, and negotiation.Excellent oral and written communication skills.LanguagesFluency in English and French (oral and written).MSF Operational experience, at project / Field level.MSF Operational experience at HQ level.Personal Abilities/QualitiesCommitment to values and culture of the organization.Dynamism, flexibility, and adaptability.Strong interpersonal skills.Team player.Solution oriented.Resistant to stress.Sense of diplomacy.Terms of employmentFull-time position (40h/week).Open-ended contract.Gross annual salary: from CHF 130’188.- to CHF 158’724.-.Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis.Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.Relocation package if moving from a different country to Switzerland.How to applyCandidates are invited to submit their application through our recruitment platform.The application deadline is December 8th, 2024.All applications will be treated confidentially.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr