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Job Offer(strictly no recruitment agencies)Join MSF OCG as a Head of GIS Product!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 MSFDo 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.We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.Context & missionMédecins 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 MSF movement is built around 5 operational centers supported by 24 sections and offices worldwide. MSF Operational Center Geneva (MSF OCG) is one of these centers.GIS at MSF has been developed as a service to MSF operations since 2013, evolving towards an Intersectional Centre of Expertise & Services effectively serving the entire MSF Movement. The GIS Centre builds on the existing service team, maximizing the past investments, maintain continuity of service, and continue fostering the GIS network within the humanitarian community. The GIS Centre is coordinated out of Geneva and organized as a network of internal and external partners spread out across a dozen of mostly European locations.GIS core mission is to support informed decision making through better spatial comprehension, enhancing the focus of health services around patients, and increasing the impact and efficiency of MSF's regular and emergency interventions. GIS service team aims to provide an intersectional operational support system, thanks to a framework of dedicated tools and services, that is reliable, agile, adapted to emergency contexts and needs, timely, and efficient.The GIS Centre - Head of Products will manage and lead the GIS products stream, oversee the delivery of solutions and GIS products (e.g. maps, apps) on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet the internal customer expectations. She/He is also responsible for the definition, maintenance and evolution of tools and infrastructure supporting the delivery of products and the work of field GIS specialists.Tasks & ResponsibilitiesHead of GIS product conducts the policy of the GIS Centre: contributes to the definition and implements the policy, manages her/his budget, manages the internal, partnered, and external teams. She/He is expert of very high level in their field (geomatics) and accountable for the product stream which includes:GIS Products, platform and infrastructure management (development, maintenance, testing)GIS Data management and administrationTechnical supportManaging providersHead of GIS product represents the GIS Centre within intersection working group on Data Analytic, Data Governance.As manager of the product stream, Head of GIS product is accountable for:Product development, maintenance and management, functional and technical testing.Platform & products availability, Infrastructure management and technical support.Geospatial data management, processing and administration as well as of external datasets integration R&D.Mobile Data Collection, R&D Technological watch.Technical Providers management.Your profileEducationEngineer or master's degree in computer science, information systems, geomatics or related field is a requirement.Post-graduate diploma / certificate in geomatics is a requirement.Experience5 to 10 years of work experience in IT or geomatics5 years of work experience as project managerExperience with multiple technologies and functionsExperience in GIS (or other cross functional) systems deployment with a strong architecture componentExperience in data management, software development and integrationExperience in an international environmentExperience in an NGO and or humanitarian organization is a strong asset.LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of MSF Switzerland. Fluency in both English and French is required for this position (oral and written).Skills/ Technical competenciesOutstanding analysis and synthesis skillsStrong capacity to capture the demands of the lines of business and transform them into solutionsExcellent overall understanding of IT matter (architecture, data, tailor-made and off-the-shelf business and IT solutions, IT organization, technologies)Knowledge of GIS systems is a strong assetKnowledge of various business areasStrong project management skillsCapacity to lead internal and external project teamVendor managementPersonal Abilities/QualitiesStrong capacity to manage expectationsOutstanding capacity to deliverExcellent communication skillsVery strong oral and written presentation skillsAutonomous and very well organizedCharismatic and capacity to convinceExcellent team player/team leaderQuality and results orientedFlexiblePro-activeCommitted to MSF valuesTerms of employmentFull-time position 100% (40h/week)Open-ended contractWorking place: Geneva, SwitzerlandIdeal start date: As Soon As PossibleGross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 119'964.- to CHF 134'604.- (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.Relocation package if moving from a different country to Switzerland.How to applyCandidates 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 August 10th 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.APPLYAll 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. 

Join MSF OCG as a Flying Negotiation and analyst Advisor! 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.This is a field-based position with visits to the headquarters in Geneva.Inclusivity and Diversity at MSFDo 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.We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.Context & missionMédecins 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).In many contexts where we intervene, our ability to assist people adequately and to secure access to them and for them has been a constant challenge for MSF. Our working space is not a given and must be negotiated on a consistent and regular basis. It depends largely on the ability of humanitarian agencies and organizations to negotiate their presence and terms of operations with various state and non-state actors. As specified in the last OCG strategic plan: "Analysis, Negotiation, Communication & Positioning are part of MSF social mission and shall be considered as an integrated pillar of MSF OCG broader operational strategies. Over this strategic cycle MSF OCG will "Continue to develop and train field teams in the art of negotiation that includes the understanding of complex environment, the geopolitical landscape, the increasing regulatory and administrative constraints, risk analysis, security management."To fulfil this ambition, the position of flying Negotiation Advisor was opened with the aim of developing and provide our own negotiating capacity to support our social mission whether internally or via external partnership through direct support to our teams in the field. This position will also contribute to the design of training and tools as well as workshops and coaching/mentoring in situ or through webinar to support our field teams in elaborating their contextualized negotiation strategy. In addition, he will provide an advisory service and peer support when necessary.Tasks and responsibilitiesContribute to the humanitarian negotiations and engagement activities in OCGParticipates to the development of the Strategic Plan and Annual Plan initiatives linked to negotation. Provision of SupportProvide direct support, as requested by field teams, operational cells or via the Negotiation Platform, to missions facing particularly complex access challenges, bureaucratic and administrative impediment or difficult negotiations.Provide support to ensure the facilitation of administrative procedures, ensure consistency between units and departments in OCG (ILD, Advocacy, Security, Emergency, Supply, Pharma, HR and Medical)Provide strategic risk analysis including all the legal and administrative blockages that OCG could faceProvide guidance in policy dialogue with governments, national and local administrations, humanitarian organizations or development of tactical tools and methods related to humanitarian negotiations and engagementProvide analysis, as requested, on the state of relations between MSF and the local authorities, the community and other stakeholders in specific contexts.Provide specific support for context analysis and stakeholder mapping where necessaryCoordination and management Ensure that the proposed strategy in in the best interest of OCG, assesses the risk and proposes alternatives solutions.Monitor engagement and negotiation strategies developed with teams in the fieldLearning and DevelopmentProvide coaching and mentoring support when neededContribute to organisational learning, knowledge sharing, and peer exchange about negotiation.Participate to the implementation of the learning strategy, as part of the broader Operational Learning Strategy on the Negotiation Pillar:Contribute to the design of e-learning trainings ( self-learning and webinar/virtual class)Participate to the deployment of the different negotiation and engagement trainings for ours staffsContribute to the elaboration and dissemination thematic negotiation and engagement frameworks (EPREP, HCA, access & security, protection of the medical mission, medical protocole and portfolio, ...etc)carry out peer review exercise for capitalisation when requestedStimulate the reflexion and debate on the operational negotiation and stakes at HQ and fields level Your profileEducation & ExperienceHigher education or University Master's in international relations, law or equivalent.At least 8 years experiences in humanitarian intervention and managementSolid experience in implementing trainings and workshopsExperience coaching and mentoring others.Experience working with (or for) other international organisations.LanguagesFluent FrenchFluent English     Other languages (such as arabic, spanish) are an asset.   Personal Abilities & SkillsGood understanding of the humanitarian system and trends affecting humanitarian affairsEstablished practice in humanitarian negotiationAbility to think strategically and translate a vision into practical outputs.Ability to implement training and coaching activities Strong interpersonal and communication skills including good public presentation skills, capacity to work effectively in team and to set up and maintain a wide network of expertExcellent writing, editing and analytical skills.Ability to translate complex questions into policy options leading to practical recommendations.Available for frequent travels.Terms of employmentFixed-term contract, 12 monthsFull-time, 100% (40h/week)Working place : Field-based position with visits to the headquarters in GenevaPractical working conditions in the field are in accordance with the MSF OCG volunteer manual.Ideal start date: September 1st, 2025Gross monthly salary: CHF 5'500.- based on 100%Benefits: Health insurance and living expenses in the countries of intervention and at headquarters, paid according to internal regulations.How to applyCandidates 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 July 27th, 2025.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.APPLY HEREAll 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.