Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization created in 1971 that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters.

Intervenes in the field in support of the HRCO within the framework of implementation / revision of HR measures (policies, procedures, documents) in accordance with MSF HR strategies and adapted to local contexts

Job objectives and main responsibilities:

• Provide advice and direct support to HR coordination teams in the field in defining, reviewing, and applying the HR framework for assignments, including as part of the rollout of Rewards Review benefits,
• Contribute to the development of tools and guidance for field HR teams, building on experience gained during field projects,
• Contribute to the development of skills and empowerment of international and national HR teams in managing the HR framework.

The HR Policy Mobile Support Officer works for several missions and cells under the hierarchical supervision of the HR Policy POT referent, mainly in the field (minimum 60%). Field assignments depend on the needs identified by the HROPs and the Rewards Review benefits deployment schedule. They can vary from one week to several months (usually a few weeks).

• In the field, he/she reports to the head of mission for logistical, security and administrative matters (as with all expatriates and visitors) and reports to both the HR Cell and the HR policy referent, who define together work priorities, the level/type of support to be provided, and the duration of the assignment.
• Between assignments, he/she finalizes field HR framework projects and provides advice to the units and HR teams with which he/she has worked. He/she contributes to the development of MSF transversal tools and guidelines, provides technical support to missions, and participates in training and community building for field HR.

1. Operational support to field HR teams in implementing HR policies and structuring the HR framework (creation or revision of internal regulations, HR guidelines, etc.)

The mobile HR Policy Support Officer provides direct support to the HR coordination team in its responsibilities to ensure that the local HR framework achieves the following objectives:

• Enabling our operations to run smoothly,
• Compliance with the national legal framework,
• Consistency with MSF HR standards (including the rollout of benefit revisions carried out as part of the rewards review) and the practices of other missions,
• Taking into account major social issues and integrating social dialogue into project management,
• Reducing intersectional differences, particularly when MSF is a single employer,
• Legal formalization and adequate communication,

His/her support covers several areas: technical expertise, structuring and day-to-day management of the project (stages, methodology, definition of deliverables), coordination of intersectional issues where necessary, advice and decision-making support, structuring of the social dialogue component, and direct responsibility for the production of certain deliverables.

2. Development of MSF transversal tools and guidance for the field

In between assignments, the mobile HR Policy support officer contributes, under the supervision of the POT HR Policy referent, to the development and deployment of OCP transversal tools and guidance, building on the up-to-date knowledge acquired during his/her field assignments.

3. Skills development and empowerment of field HR teams

In between assignments, the mobile HR Policy Support Officer participates in updating HR training modules, facilitating them, and developing the field HR community (in person or online, through webinars, etc.): webinars, FORI, co-facilitation of regional HR seminars, etc.

Job requirements:

• Work experience in NGO including experience in MSF mandatory
• Several HR experiences in the field as HRCO or PAM mandatory
• Some international experience required (expatriation or detachments)
• English C1 and french C1
• Extensive HR skills in the area of staff administration
• Legal background is a strong asset
• Experience in designing HR policies, guidelines and procedures a strong asset
  Knowledge and competencies :

Analytical skills – Writing skills – Project management – Autonomy – Strong communication skills – Planning and organization – Teamwork and cooperation

Specificities of the position:

Status: Field-based position with frequent travel to MSF Missions’ coordination and/or MSF HQ (60% field). Full-time 12 months fixed term contract.

Salary conditions: Salary level 12 according to MSF field grid and relevant experience: 2408€ euros gross per month + seniority if equivalent position in an NGO.

Desired start date: as soon as possible

How to Apply:

Kindly apply online on our website, here:

FR: Support Mobile (F/H) – Politiques RH Terrain | Médecins sans frontières

ENG: Mobile Implementation Officer (M/F) – Field HR policies | Médecins Sans Frontières