Project Manager, Digital Archiving, & Content Lifecycle Manager
Date of last update: 2026-03-26 (Expiry date: 2026-04-19)
Join MSF OCG as a Project Manager, Digital Archiving, & Content Lifecycle Manager!
We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.
Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.
Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF
Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job? At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don't fulfil every listed qualification.
Msf does not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.
Context & Mission
Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man‑made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).
The Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering a large-scale, TIC-funded, intersectional project to design a shared Information Governance blueprint and develop and test a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for digital content lifecycle management, archiving, and preservation solution across participating MSF entities.
The role ensures effective coordination between multiple Operational Directorates (OD Geneva, OD Amsterdam, OD Paris and others), IT stakeholders, Information & Knowledge Management (IKM) teams, end users from operational departments and external vendors. The Project Manager balances technical feasibility, operational realities and governance requirements, while building consensus across diverse stakeholders and ensuring that project scope, priorities and deliverables remain clear, realistic and aligned. The project manager ensures that these existing efforts are taken into consideration in the new project, avoiding duplication and maximizing coherence and impact.
This position plays a critical role in enabling MSF to safeguard its institutional memory, improve operational efficiency, strengthen security and compliance, and prepare scalable digital solutions adaptable across the movement.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Project Leadership and Delivery
* Lead the project end‑to‑end, from initiation through delivery, testing and handover, in line with TIC requirements, information management needs in the field and HQ offices and MSF project management standards.
* Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, including scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, decision gates and resource allocation.
* Ensure delivery of the two core project outcomes:
o An adaptable Information Governance blueprint.
o A tested MVP for automated digital content lifecycle management, archiving and preservation.
* Manage the project budget, timelines, reporting and formal TIC governance processes.
* Prepare progress updates, steering committee materials and final project reports.
Intersectional Coordination and Stakeholder Alignment
* Act as the central coordination point across participating Operational Directorates, IO functions, IKM working groups and other stakeholders, IT teams, regional IT support service (SITS) and external partners, ensuring clear communication and shared understanding.
* Facilitate structured, inclusive dialogue to surface operational needs, align expectations, priorities and constraints, and bridge different operational realities across sections.
* Proactively identify divergences in needs, maturity or constraints between ODs and support the identification of workable compromises. Ensure alignment in terms of resources and availability.
* Ensure that existing information management initiatives and systems are clearly understood, considered and coherently articulated with the project's activities and deliverables, avoiding duplication.
* Clarify, document and continuously adjust project scope based on evolving needs and feedback, to maintain alignment and avoid scope creep while preserving inter‑sectional buy‑in.
* Build and sustain trust‑based relationships with senior, technical and operational stakeholders across the movement.
Technical Oversight and IT Coordination
* Provide strong leadership on the technical dimensions of the project, ensuring coherence between governance frameworks and technical solutions.
* Coordinate and oversee the requirements definition for the MVP, covering the full information lifecycle management, including content management, archiving, preservation, security, retention and compliance.
* Work closely with IT teams (SITS – MSF Shared IT Services team, Application Managers) to ensure solutions are compatible with MSF's Microsoft 365 environment and broader IT architecture.
* Lead and coordinate vendor selection processes (RFP, PoC, evaluation) and manage relationships with external providers and consultants.
* Ensure that proposed technical solutions align with relevant international standards (e.g. OAIS, ISO 15489), MSF information security policies and data protection requirements.
* Coordinate the review, mapping and consolidation of existing information management governance practices, policies, and tools across participating ODs.
* Coordinate the development of a practical, modular Information Governance blueprint that defines core building blocks while allowing for local adaptation and phased adoption.
* Ensure the blueprint is grounded in operational realities and aligns with legal, compliance and information security requirements, as well as technical feasibility.
* Facilitate validation of the blueprint with participating ODs and advisory groups, documenting decisions and areas requiring future iteration.
Vendor and MVP Management
* Lead interactions with external vendors and consultants responsible for the governance design and the technical MVP development.
* Coordinate the MVP design, development, testing, refinement, and validation phases, ensuring alignment with agreed requirements.
* Ensure MVP testing reflects real operational use cases and supports scalability to additional ODs.
* Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and consolidate feedback into prioritised, actionable improvements.
* Ensure delivery of complete technical documentation, deployment guidelines, and knowledge transfer materials, to support future scaling.
Change Management, Communication and Transition to BAU
* Contribute to the definition and execution of a proportionate change management and communication approach tailored to impacted stakeholders.
* Support stakeholder readiness and adoption through clear, timely communication, structured engagement activities and accessible documentation.
* Capture and document lessons learned, risks and recommendations to inform future phases and scaling.
* Support planning for the transition to business‑as‑usual (BAU), including handover to designated governance, IKM and IT owners.
Your profile
Education
* Master's degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Management, Digital Transformation, Project Management, or a related field.
* Formal project management certification or training (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile) is an asset.
Experience
* Minimum 7 years' experience in project or program management within complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
* Proven experience managing IT or digital transformation projects, preferably involving enterprise platforms or information systems.
* Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple organizational entities, departments, or sections with shared but non‑identical objectives.
* Experience working with external vendors, consultants and procurement processes (RFPs, PoCs, contracts).
* Experience within MSF or a comparable international humanitarian or non‑profit organization is a strong asset.
Languages
* Fluency in English and French (written and spoken) are mandatory: heavy coordination is expected between our Operational Directorates where language could become a barrier.
* Additional languages are an advantage.
* Strong understanding of IT systems, digital platforms and enterprise information environments.
* Solid knowledge of information lifecycle management, digital archiving, records management and data governance principles.
* Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft 365 environments (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive) and related governance challenges.
* Understanding of information security, data protection, compliance and retention concepts.
* Ability to translate technical complexity into clear, actionable decisions for non‑technical stakeholders.
* Consensus‑building: Demonstrated ability to facilitate agreement among diverse stakeholders with differing priorities.
* Diplomacy and negotiation: able to navigate sensitive inter‑sectional dynamics and broker workable compromises.
* Strategic clarity: ability to continuously clarify scope, priorities and trade‑offs in a complex environment.
* Technical credibility: comfortable engaging with IT experts, vendors and architects while remaining focused on business outcomes.
* Communication: excellent facilitation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Autonomy and accountability: able to work independently, take initiative and deliver results within defined constraints.
* Cultural and organizational awareness: strong sensitivity to MSF's values, principles and multicultural working environment.
* Resilience and adaptability: comfortable managing ambiguity, evolving requirements and iterative delivery.
Terms of employment
* Full‑time position 100% (40h/week)
* Gross annual salary (for 100%) from CHF 110 652 to CHF 126 228 (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
* Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
* Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
How to apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:
* Documents must be submitted in either English or French.
The application deadline is April 19th, 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.
Deputy Human Resource Director (HQ HR & Admin)
Join MSF OCG as a Deputy Human Resource Director (HQ HR & Administration)! We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.
Context & mission: Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man‑made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Lead and govern HQ Human Resources and HR Administration under delegation of the HRD, ensuring coherent policies, processes, service delivery and governance.
* Co‑define, drive and implement HQ people strategy and HR priorities, aligned with MSF Switzerland / OCG strategic objectives.
* Shape and steer the organisational design and evolution of HQ HR and HR Administration, including transformation initiatives, resource allocation and budget oversight.
* Provide strategic guidance to HR departments in other OCG HQ locations, ensuring consistency while considering contextual differences.
* Develop and drive an effective employee relations approach that supports wellbeing, motivation and a constructive working environment; act as employer's representative with staff bodies.
* Provide high‑quality HR advice and support to directors, managers and employees, including conflict management, arbitration, grievances and disciplinary processes.
* Oversee the effectiveness, coherence and compliance of HQ HR practices, including talent acquisition, onboarding, staff development and performance management, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and Swiss legal requirements.
* Represent the HR function internally and externally as required.
Your profile
Education
* University Master's degree in Human Resources (or related field) or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Experience
* Confirmed managerial HR experience in Switzerland, including employee relations and HR administration.
* Experience in an international and/or humanitarian organisation is an asset.
Languages
* English and French are the working languages at MSF Switzerland headquarters. Fluency in one and a good working level of the other is required.
* German is an asset.
Knowledge & Expertise
* Strong understanding of HR administration and Swiss employment framework.
* Ability to analyse complex information and advise senior management.
* Proven stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Behavioural & Managerial Competencies
* Full commitment to MSF principles and values.
* Integrity and ethical judgement.
* Empathy, leadership and team management skills.
Terms of employment
* Full‑time position 100% (40h/week)
* Mandated position, 3‑year term, renewable once.
* Working place: Geneva, Switzerland.
* Ideal start date: July 15th, 2026.
* Gross annual salary (for 100%) from CHF 131 484 to CHF 147 000.
* Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus Swiss public holidays.
* Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
* Relocation support available for eligible candidates.
How to apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:
* CV (maximum 2 pages)
* Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
* Documents must be submitted in either English or French.
The application deadline is April 19th, 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.
Cell 4 Intern
Join MSF OCG as a Cell 4 Intern! We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission. This internship is part of an academic training program, a professional training program, or a socio‑professional integration program, and must comply with the conditions set by the Employment Market Supervisory Council (CSME). The duration of the internship, as defined by the tripartite agreement, is 6 to 12 months at 100%.
Context & mission
Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man‑made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).
Tasks and responsibilities
* Operational Support – 40% of time: support cell in meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes, archive meeting documentation, manage key tools, prepare operational documents and presentations, support logistics and finance referents, coordinate operational documents, monitor news, provide updates.
* HR and Administrative Support – 40% of time: update staff tracking table, follow up on documents, organize briefings, maintain briefing materials, welcome staff, manage positions, participate in meetings, file job descriptions.
* Medico‑Operational Dossiers – 20%: work on a dossier combining operational needs, academic requirements and career link, deliver written report or thesis.
Your profile
* Tripartite internship agreement.
* Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).
* Enrolled in a Master's degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Humanitarian or Development Studies, or other relevant degree.
* Capacity to analyze and synthesize; planning and organization; knowledge of humanitarian environment; excellent writing and office skills; team player; autonomous; proactive; adaptable.
Terms of employment
* Tripartite internship agreement mandatory.
* 6 to 9 months, according to agreement.
* Full‑time (40h/week).
* Based in Geneva, Switzerland.
* Ideal start date: 18th of May 2026.
* Gross monthly remuneration CHF 2 000.
How to apply
* CV (maximum 2 pages)
* Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
* Documents in English or French.
The application deadline is April 12th 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.
Development Finance Adviser
Organizational Context: The UN Global Solutions Hub on Internal Displacement (the Hub)...
Position: Development Finance Adviser (DFA) ...
Functions
* Provide technical advisory, tools, methodologies that support UN Resident Coordinators and UNCTs.
* Advise on investment briefs, financing strategies, evidence‑based policy tools.
* Strengthen capacity of UN Country Teams.
* Facilitate partnerships, lead coordination, represent the Hub.
* Lead knowledge management and advocacy.
* Develop tracking systems for financing.
Competencies and Selection Criteria
* Innovation, Leadership, Communication, Delivery, Technical/Functional, Strategic Thinking, Partnerships, Decision‑making, Knowledge Management, Advocacy.
Qualifications
* Education: Advanced university degree in finance, development finance, economics, public finance, or relevant social sciences.
* Experience: Minimum 7 years in development finance within UN, multilateral development banks, or governments.
* Experience in crisis and fragile contexts; 5 years specific to development finance.
* Experience with multilateral development banks, innovative finance, and private sector engagements.
* Experience with ministries of finance, planning, economic development.
* Experience in Africa and MENA desirable.
Languages
* Fluency in English required, competency in another UN language an advantage.
* Swiss citizenship or “C” residence permit mandatory.
Terms
* Start asap, 18 months.
* Duty station: Geneva Switzerland.
* Application deadline: 4.4.2026.
For further information please contact: amir.hamid@eda.admin.ch
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intern
Join MSF OCG as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intern! ...
Context & mission
Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization ...
Tasks and responsibilities
* Provide logistical, coordination and administrative support for DEI activities.
* Maintain schedules, attendance lists, post‑workshop evaluation records.
* Contribute to dissemination of DEI toolkits, templates, guidance documents.
* Support bilingual content development, graphic design, communications.
* Maintain DEI project trackers, calendars.
* Organize online meetings, prepare agendas, take minutes.
* Collaborate with HR, Learning & Development, Logistics, Operations.
Your profile
* Tripartite internship agreement.
* Fluency in English and French; Spanish or Arabic desirable.
* Education: Pursuing tertiary degree in social sciences, communication, international relations, HR, psychology, gender studies.
* Strong written and verbal communication, organisational skills, teamwork, curiosity, initiative.
* Basic administrative competence; content creation, social media, graphic design; video editing desirable.
Terms of employment
* Tripartite internship agreement mandatory.
* 6 to 9 months.
* Full‑time (40h/week).
* Based in Geneva, Switzerland.
* Start date: May 4th 2026.
* Gross monthly remuneration CHF 2 000.
How to apply
* CV (max 2 pages)
* Cover letter (max 1 page)
* English or French documents.
The application deadline is April 12th 2026.
All applications will be treated confidentially. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note we do not wish to use recruitment or placement agencies.
Operational Logistics Referent – Emergency Cell
Join MSF OCG as a Operational Logistics Referent (RLO) – Emergency Cell!
Context & mission
Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization …
Tasks & Responsibilities
* Help define objectives and operational strategy while ensuring technical and logistical feasibility.
* Collaborate with the Cell Supply Referent to ensure smooth mission supply operation.
* Oversee technical and logistical activities and ensure compliance with logistical fundamentals.
* Anticipate logistical and technical challenges of missions.
* Promote technical activity implementation for medical programs.
* Validate technical aspects of risk reduction policy.
* Ensure availability, implementation, and management of technical and logistical resources.
* Support RP and ARP with security and risk mitigation.
* Define objectives for emergency logistics teams and assist recruitment.
* Define EPREP logistics strategies lines with operational objectives and manage emergency stock in Bordeaux, Dubai, Kampala.
Your profile
Education
* High school diploma or equivalent. Technical training is a plus.
Experience
* At least 3 years working with MSF in logistics management or coordination.
* Experience as a head of mission, field coordinator, or emergency coordinator strongly recommended.
* Experience in emergency logistics.
* Knowledge of epidemic response mechanisms, population movements, surgical and trauma care.
* Proficiency with MSF OCG tools.
* Strong knowledge of MSF logistics.
Languages
* English and French required (oral and written).
* Spanish is a plus.
Skills / Technical Competencies
* Capacity to analyse emergency situations, propose logistics strategies.
* Communication skills.
* Planning and implementing logistics support.
* Experience in coaching and team leadership.
* Managing difficult security situations.
Personal Abilities / Qualities
* High availability, flexible schedules.
* Team management and delegation.
* Analytical, negotiation, organizational skills.
* Multidisciplinary, multicultural teamwork.
* Decision‑making, calm under stress.
Terms of employment
* Full‑time position 100% (40h/week)
* Mandated contract: 3‑year term, renewable once.
* Working place: Geneva, Switzerland, with frequent field travel.
* Ideal start date: As Soon As Possible.
* Gross annual salary (for 100%) from CHF 102 180 to CHF 116 484.
* Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus Swiss public holidays.
* Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
* Relocation support available for eligible candidates.
How to apply
* CV (max 2 pages)
* Cover letter (max 1 page)
* Documents must be submitted in either English or French.
The application deadline is March 29th 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive enough quality applications.
All applications will be treated confidentially. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.
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