HEAD OF PROGRAM HAITI - 1 YEAR FULLY PAID TANDEM - 4 MONTH ROTATION (4 IN-4 OUT-4 IN)

MAIN PURPOSES  

Being responsible for MSF’s operational response in the Mission. In collaboration with the operational cell, defining the mission operational strategy. Coordinating MSF’s program execution, identifying humanitarian challenges, representing MSF’s interests before third parties. Ensuring compliance to MSF’s charter, ethical standards and policies as well as international and national laws and regulations, in order to realize organizational objectives and reach quality targets for the Mission. 

TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Initiating and leading the mission-wide operational strategy; including country policy, annual plan, budget and policy frameworks. Leading the management team translating the strategic objectives into operational activities. Monitoring developments in MSF’s general policies and strategies and adapting the annual plan of the mission accordingly. 
• Monitoring and analyzing the political, humanitarian and medical situation in the country and in the region. Identifying potential fields of intervention and determining response strategies. 
• Representing MSF towards external actors (national authorities, NGO’s, donors, military organizations, media, etc.) to create commitment and negotiate terms and conditions for field operations.    
  • Integrating an internal and external communication policy for the mission to advocate for change. 
• Leading the implementation of medical-humanitarian activities in the mission.    
  • Coordinating with other MSF sections to initiate, coordinate   and develop short- and long-term strategies  in-country. 
  • Evaluating  the progress and outcomes of activities to ensure that objectives are achieved and reporting to Headquarters 
• Being responsible for the planning  and coordination of all human, material and financial resources to ensure the overall performance of the mission 
• Leading the mission and its staff, providing a clear vision for the direction of the mission and bringing staff together across functional and geographical lines to achieve the mission’s objectives    
  • Managing, coaching and developing direct reports in line with human resource policies  
  • Implementing Human Resources-policy and ensuring that MSF acts as a responsible employer in terms of working conditions and reduction of security and health risks. 
  • Ensuring staff and management team are aware of mission strategies, ambitions and implementation plans 
  • Ensuring the associative character of MSF is reflected in the briefing of all MSF staff. 
• Ensuring the internal and external flow of information.    
  • keeping staff and HQ informed and updated of context and security related issues. 
  • producing all required planning and program performance reports  in line with the HQ  reporting cycle. 
• Being responsible for all security aspects of the mission.    
  • Defining and ensuring the implementation of the security framework in the country, in order to ensure safety of staff and visitors across the mission. 
  • Ensuring the implementation of the Inter-operational directorate Security Agreement (ISA) in the mission, both in spirit and letter, promoting a culture of pro-active information sharing and collaboration.” 

MSF SECTION/CONTEXT SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Tandem of 2 candidates working in rotation every 4 months between: 
  • the Haiti mission (coordination based in Gonaives) 
  • the cell office in Barcelona (where accommodation is provided & per diem is paid if eligible) or the place of residence (no perdiem and no accommodation provided) 
• Legal contract with full-time salary as head of mission (level 15 IRFFG) for 12 months. 

SELECTION CRITERIA 

• University degree is required. A degree in Medicine, Public Health, Paramedical Studies or International Relations will be considered an asset.  
• For OCBA positions, a degree in Project Management or Human Resources Management will be considered an asset.  
• Minimum 2 years of experience in management positions within humanitarian aid.  
• Previous experience with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) or another humanitarian NGO is required.  
• Previous working experience in developing countries is required.  
• Fluency in the mission working language (written and spoken) is required.  
• Good computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet applications. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Position Level 15 at International Reference Field Function Grid and final salary determined by IRP2 MSF frame. Secondary benefits according to MSF-OCBA’s policies. 
• Tandem position: 1-year assignment with a 4-month rotation cycle (4 IN-4 OUT-4 IN).  
• During the 4-month out-of-mission periods, the position will be based in Barcelona office or home-based.  
• Starting date: September 2026 

HOW TO APPLY  

• To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.
• Closing date: 9th August, 23:59 CET (Central European Time). 

INFORMATION ABOUT RECRUITMENT PROCESS STEPS 

• After the application deadline, the recruitment process usually takes between 6 and 8 weeks.  
• All candidates will be informed once the process is closed. Due to the high number of applications, individual feedback cannot usually be provided.  
• If you have not heard from us, it means the process is still ongoing and additional candidates may be contacted.  
• A reference check will be requested in the final stages of the process. Candidates will be required to provide references from former employers using professional or corporate email addresses (personal email accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. will not be accepted). 

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.