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Join MSF OCG as a Head of Emergency Preparedness and Support Unit!
We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.
Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.
Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF
At 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.
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 & mission
Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).
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 & Responsibilities
Under 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:
1. Ensuring a global overview of OCG emergency preparedness strategies and plans.
2. Supports the Coordination of resource mobilisation on emergency response, including the accountability mechanisms, alongside Cells, Program Managers, delocalised operational entities and other units or departments.
3. Support the design and implementation: of emergency response strategies including accountability mechanisms for emergency response outcomes.
4. Leading: the EU and addressing operational challenges and risks related to emergency response.
5. Contributing: to the steering of OCG’s emergency ambitions, ensuring alignment with the Strategic Plan Pillars, and movement-wide orientations.
Your profile
Education
* A university-level diploma in a medical or paramedical discipline
* Consideration given to those with backgrounds in international relations or any other relevant subject
Experience
* Strong leadership, people management and communication skills
* Strategic planning and organisation, project management, change management
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
Languages
* Fluency in both English and French is required for this position (oral and written).
Skills/ Technical competencies
* MSF Operational experience, at project / Field level
* Expertise in the analysis and management of unstable contexts and crisis situations.
Terms of employment
* Full-time position 100% (40h/week)
* Open-ended contract
* Working place: Geneva, Switzerland
* Ideal start date: 06.01.2025
* Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 130’188.- to CHF 158’724.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
* Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
How to apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:
* CV (maximum 2 pages)
* Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
* Documents must be submitted in either English or French.
The application deadline is December 8th, 2024.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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