Deputy Program Manager – Cell 4 in Genève

pbJoin MSF OCG as a Deputy Program Manager - Cell 4! /b /p pbWe are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission. /b /p pbBelow, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for. /b /p h3Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF /h3 pDo your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job? /p pAt 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. /p pWe understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every listed qualification. /p pWe encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics. /p pMSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks. /p h3Context mission /h3 pMédecins 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). /p pbWe are looking for an experienced bDeputy Program Manager (ARP) /b to join bCell 4 /b. /b /p pReporting to the Program Manager, the Deputy Program Manager plays a key role in steering MSF’s operations within Cell 4, contributing to operational decision-making and ensuring the relevance, timeliness and quality of MSF’s assistance. The role supports operational planning, resource mobilisation, programme monitoring, security and advocacy, while supervising and supporting Heads of Mission. As a central operational role within MSF, the Deputy Program Manager acts as a key interface between missions and headquarters, ensuring effective information flow, coherent HQ support and a shared understanding of operational priorities across OCG. The role also contributes to the internal visibility of programmes and to critical reflection on operational challenges and MSF’s social mission. /p h3Tasks Responsibilities /h3 pBy delegation of responsibilities and tasks from the Program Manager: /p ul liIn accordance with the Charter, the Chantilly / La Mancha agreements and OCG operational policy, the Deputy Program Manager ensures the overall relevance, timeliness and quality of MSF’s assistance to populations in danger within a selected group of countries. /li liIs responsible for steering the operations planning cycle, ensuring that transversal internal processes are respected, that MSF policies are translated into action unless otherwise justified, and that resources are adequately mobilized to support operational objectives and the chosen intervention strategies. /li liEnsures that key medical and/or humanitarian stakes are identified within each mission and project, prioritizes them, and carries them internally and externally through bilateral meetings, documentation, témoignage and communication; determines how MSF will address the issues at stake and defines its public position. /li liCreates and maintains a network of relevant political, humanitarian, medical and academic contacts to ensure the best possible knowledge of the environment for teams working in the field, especially in tense contexts. /li liMonitors the level of exposure to risk affecting teams in the field and validates the security framework proposed by the Heads of Mission for each project. /li liSupervises, advises, supports and evaluates the Heads of Mission in the fulfilment of their overall responsibilities and duties; in this perspective, provides them with all relevant information and visits missions at key moments (exploratory missions, programme definition phases and/or reorientations due to evolving needs, context or policy). /li liOrganizes the best possible level of headquarters support to field operations by optimizing the input, expertise and control functions of professionals from different departments, each representing a technical field necessary for the effective running of projects in the field. /li liMonitors programme implementation and the effective running of missions by analysing situation and programme reports submitted by the coordination and providing feedback; is accountable for timely reporting on operations, including institutional donors supporting MSF’s action in the field. /li liAims to continuously improve MSF’s medical assistance by evaluating results achieved, leading thematic working groups on intervention strategies, initiating critical reviews as needed, supporting operational research projects, and contributing to the design and delivery of training modules for coordinators. /li /ul h3Your profile /h3 pEducation /p ul liUniversity-level degree in international relations, social sciences, medicine, public health, a paramedical field, or equivalent professional experience. /li /ul pExperience /p ul liExperience in humanitarian aid, ideally as an MSF Head of Mission or Emergency Coordinator. Previous experience as a Medical Coordinator is an asset. /li liExpertise in analysing and managing unstable contexts and crisis situations. /li liExperience in, and interest in, the medical, social, economic and political dimensions of countries affected by humanitarian crises, whether acute or protracted, or undergoing development, is an asset. /li /ul pLanguages /p ul liFluency in English and French is mandatory. /li liKnowledge of a third language is an asset. /li liStrong representation and diplomatic skills, with proven negotiation abilities. /li liStrong strategic planning and orientation skills. /li liAbility to analyse humanitarian contexts, with a sound understanding of medical issues and MSF intervention strategies. /li liAbility to design and plan medical programmes, build and maintain networks, motivate and lead teams, organise responsibilities and delegate tasks effectively. /li liExcellent writing skills. /li /ul pPersonal Abilities/Qualities /p ul liDynamic and flexible, with strong initiative and decision-making skills. /li liStrong analytical and synthesis skills, with a clear sense of priorities. /li liHighly developed stress-management skills. /li liStrong communication and public-speaking skills. /li /ul h3Terms of employment /h3 ul liFull-time position 100% (40h/week) /li li3 years contract, renewable once. /li liWorking place: Based in Geneva, with very frequent international travel. /li liIdeal start date: 1 st of December 2026 /li liGross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 110’652.- to CHF 129’348.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid) /li liPaid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period. /li liPension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr