EMERGENCY COORDINATOR_EMERGENCY POOL

Overview

To define, lead, and adapt MSF operational strategy in emergency contexts, ensuring timely, relevant, and high-quality responses aligned with MSF principles and operational priorities. The Emergency Coordinator ensures overall leadership of emergency interventions, including strategic planning, team mobilization, access negotiation, and efficient resource management across multiple projects and contexts.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the operational strategy in emergency contexts, ensuring alignment with MSF priorities
• Conduct ongoing analysis of the political, humanitarian, and medical context to identify needs and adapt interventions
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of emergency activities, ensuring coherence across projects
• Ensure the appropriate planning and management of resources (human, financial, logistical, and medical)
• Supervise and support the coordination team, ensuring strong leadership and effective team management
• Ensure security awareness and contribute to risk analysis and access negotiations
• Represent MSF with authorities, partners, and stakeholders, and ensure effective coordination
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting, and contribute to advocacy and communication strategies

Required Experience

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian contexts, including emergency settings. Significant experience in MSF or other international NGOs is required. Previous experience in coordination roles (Project Coordinator, Medical Coordinator, or equivalent) is essential. Experience in emergency response (conflict, epidemics, displacement, or natural disasters) is highly desirable.

Qualifications

University degree in a relevant field (medical, public health, social sciences, or equivalent). A postgraduate degree in Public Health or Humanitarian Action is an asset.

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