Responsibilities
As part of a multidisciplinary cell, the HROP ensures that HR Coordinators have the support and resources needed to fulfil their role and manage HR in their missions. The HROP advises and supports the HRCo and Head of Mission on the design and implementation of the mission's HR strategy and mobilizes relevant HR units when specialized support is required. As a strategic partner of the operations and as a member of the cell, he/she participates in the definition of the objectives and the operational strategy of the missions supported by his/her cell and of the various HR units of the headquarters, while having a cross-functional vision of institutional challenges, a global vision of HR issues and a constant attention to the implementation of the OCG Strategic Plan.For the missions supported by his/her cell and in priority, he/she:
1. Guides the HR coordinators in defining the mission's HR strategy.
2. Supports HR coordinators in defining, adapting, developing, and overseeing the implementation of the mission's HR policies and ensure that they are consistent with the context, operational and institutional challenges, and the HR strategy.
3. Provides technical expertise to the missions in terms of HRM and alerts of the HR issues that the missions could face while leaving latitude and room for maneuver to the mission to identify solutions adapted to the situations in the field in a spirit of empowerment of decisions and risk reduction.
4. Accompanies the HRCo in making major decisions related to people management on the mission.
5. Advises on the composition of the teams (size, expertise, diversity)
6. Pays constant attention to the development of the members of the HR sector and the HR competencies present in the missions.
Your profile
Education
7. Preferably a degree in Human Resources/Management, Social Sciences, Humanitarian Law.
8. Additional operational & HR MSF training an asset.
Experience
9. Minimum 24 months in the field as HRCo with MSF (with at least 6 months as HRCo in the last 12 months), priority will be given to people having an experience as HRCo with OCG
10. HRCo experience in emergency settings or in mission with recurrent emergencies
11. Experience as a project coordinator is a plus.
12. Mastery of MSF tools and HR fundamentals
13. Experience in creating HR development plans will be an asset.
14. Experience in developing Safeguarding and DEI actions.
Language
15. Minimum C1 in English AND French (spoken and written)
Technical skills and individual abilities
16. Confirmed expertise in HRM.
17. Solution oriented, strategic thinking and critical analysis.
18. Analytical skills, ability to work with indicators and propose plans based on analysis.
19. Leadership and team management skills
20. Computer skills: Windows 10, database, Excel (at the level of use of macros), Homere, Power BI
21. Ability to build and develop diverse and inclusive teams.
22. Negotiation skills
23. Excellent organizational, decision-making and communication skills
24. Capacity to work under pressure and to manage stress.
25. Ability to set priorities and make decisions.
Terms of employment
26. Position based in Geneva with regular visits to the missions.
27. Swiss residency while under contract mandatory (because of the frequent travel)
28. Open-ended contract, 3-year term renewable once, maximum 6 years
29. Full-time, 100%.
30. Ideal starting date: March 2026
31. Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 102'180.- to CHF 116'484.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
32. Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
33. Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
34. Relocation package if moving from a different country to Switzerland.
How to apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:
35. CV (maximum 2 pages)
36. Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
37. Documents must be submitted in either English or French.
The application deadline is February 8th, 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.