DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management team
  • With the support of the GD and the Management Team, leads the design, implementation, and communication of a common People (Staff) vision and strategy for MSF OCBA.
  • Participates in the Organisation’s Management Team (MT) and in the analysis and definition of MSF policies, strategies, and stances.
  • Ensure that external/internal risks and opportunities for MSF HR are taken into account in HR planning and in the organization Risk Management.
  • It is part of the Decision-Making Authority in disciplinary and behavioural processes and is responsible to ensure proportional and fair sanctions, mitigation measures and next steps for all typologies.
  • It is part of OCBA Medical Professional Commission and MPC case management.
• HR Department
  • Leads the development of proactive and meaningful strategies and solutions in organizational development, HR planning, integrated recruitment and talent management, compensation and benefits and employee relations.
  • Leads and manages the HR department staff, setting the example for a collaborative and professional team culture.
  • Drives the creation of a positive and inclusive working culture that maximizes staff engagement and nurtures a culture of health and wellness for all staff.
  • Continually advances efforts toward the highest standards of ‘duty of care’ for MSF staff.
  • Collaborates effectively with OCBA Behaviour Committee and Abuse Lead to guarantee all necessary activities to prevent abuse and discrimination within the organization and to streamline the management of such cases when occurring.
  • Defines guidelines and undertaking the actions needed to ensure MSF generates the resources and capacities needed in the short, mid, and long term, by developing people and framing its deployment
  • Guides the development, implementation, and assessment of learning and development programs aiming at guaranteeing excellence and access in this key domain.
  • Anticipates and responds to the ever-changing labor landscape, analyzing internal and external trends and where appropriate, translates findings into actions in order to guarantee compliance to laws and regulations.
  • Supports leadership development and change management processes in the organization and advises other Directors about people management.
  • Makes recommendations and workforce planning and staffing strategies to meet future MSF operational needs.
  • Defines and allocates resources and budgets for the Department and following up expenses.
  • Embraces transformation and innovation, continuous learning, and leveraging HR technology to improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
  • Provides strategic positioning on needs and decisions around HR systems and applications (HRIS, Homere…) and ensures tailored and high-quality HR data and reports (Power BI) to support decision making at organisational level.
  • Actively coordinates with HR Directors pertaining directly or indirectly with the OCBA Network (Nairobi, Dakar HR Unit, Amman, Bogotá) and other Partner Sections (HR 29).
• Movement level
  • As member of the IDRH leads the movement’s effort to put people at the centre of the organization strategies and goals.
  • Leads the development and coordinates strategic frameworks and reflections that guide the MSF HR network and to manages the duties delegated by the EXCOM such as the running or collaboration is specified international projects (Rewards Review, ICO, SPARC, etc.)
  • Aims at establishing a transparent and continuous sharing of information and resources for the benefit of the MSF social mission.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior management role with a focus on HR.
• MSF experience in coordination positions is highly recommended.
• Strong understanding on humanitarian operational challenges.
• Strong understanding on HR humanitarian principles and practices.
• Good command of English. Spanish and French are an asset

CONDITIONS 

• Position based in any MSF OCBA Hub (Barcelona, MSF-Spain office delegations, Amman, Bogota, Dakar or Nairobi). Final location will be subject to the employability of the preselected candidate (residency, work permit, etc.).
• Full-time work.
• International travel: 20% including to MSF Network Units, projects, sometimes in unstable contexts.
• Permanent contract wih a minimum of 3-year moral commitment, with a maximum term of 6 years.
• Annual gross salary: HQ 7A level + secondary benefits based on MSF OCBA Reward Policy. Subjected to local conditions
• Starting date: July 2025.