Overview

This position offers a unique opportunity for experienced humanitarian leaders to contribute to the growth of a newly evolving operational directorate within Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF). The MedOps Cell Manager will play a central role in shaping the operational identity of MSF Ubuntu, focusing on community-centered medical operations.

Key Responsibilities

Leading operational strategy development for assigned countries and programmes
Supporting emergency preparedness and humanitarian response systems
Managing multidisciplinary operational teams
Ensuring quality, accountability, and ethical standards in humanitarian operations
Supporting country leadership teams and project coordinators
Overseeing security, access, and operational risk management
Driving advocacy, communications, and public positioning efforts
Supporting financial stewardship and responsible resource allocation
Promoting operational learning, knowledge management, and collaboration
Integrating environmental responsibility and climate awareness into operations

Requirements

A degree in medical sciences, public health, humanitarian affairs, anthropology, political science, international relations, operational management, or related disciplines (Master’s degree preferred)
A minimum of seven years of professional experience, including significant senior operational management experience within MSF or another medical humanitarian organization
Previous senior humanitarian leadership experience such as Head of Mission, Country Director, Operations Manager, Emergency Coordinator, Medical Coordinator, or equivalent positions
Strong expertise in humanitarian operations, emergency response, security management, operational planning, and principled humanitarian action
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and handling complex security and ethical dilemmas
Fluency in English; additional languages like French, Swahili, or Arabic are desirable

Benefits

The successful candidate will engage in shaping the operational identity of MSF Ubuntu and will have the chance to contribute to locally driven and community-centered operational approaches in highly impactful humanitarian contexts.