Responsibilities
As a member if a multidisciplinary team (the cell), the HROP ensures that the HRCos have all they need to perform their role and to be responsible for HR management in their missions.
S/he advises and supports the HRCo and the HoM in the design, development, and implementation of mission's HR strategy to efficiently contribute to the achievement of mission's operational objectives. S/he mobilizes other HR units and services when a need for specific support is identified or expressed by the mission.
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. Accompanying 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. Mandatory: Minimum 2 years of experience as HRCO with MSF. Recent experience as HRCo – minimum 6 months in the field in the last 12 months, preferably with MSF Switzerland-.
10. Experience in the field as HRCo and HR manager in different countries with different operational challenges.
11. Experience as a project coordinator is a plus.
12. Mastery of MSF tools and HR fundamentals
13. Experience in developing DEI and safeguarding actions and policies.
Languages
14. Minimum C1 in English (spoken and written), French is an asset
Skills/ Technical competencies
15. Confirmed expertise in HRM.
16. Solution oriented, strategic thinking and critical analysis.
17. Analytical skills, ability to work with indicators and propose plans based on analysis.
18. Leadership and team management skills
19. Computer skills: Windows 10, database, Excel (at the level of use of macros), Homere, Power BI
20. Ability to build and develop diverse and inclusive teams.
21. Negotiation skills
22. Excellent organizational, decision-making and communication skills
23. Capacity to work under pressure and to manage stress.
Terms of employment
24. Full-time position 100% (40h/week)
25. Fixed-term contract, 12 months
26. Working place: Geneva, Switzerland regular field visits to the missions supported by the cell are mandatory.
27. Swiss residency while under contract mandatory (because of the frequent travel)
28. Ideal start date: As Soon As Possible
29. Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 102'180.- to CHF 116'484.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
30. Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
31. Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
32. 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:
33. CV (maximum 2 pages)
34. Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
35. Documents must be submitted in English
The application deadline is February 1th, 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.