MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.  

We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death.  

People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/ Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity abilities.  

With immediate effect, the Director’s Office is looking for an:  

Safeguarding Implementer 

(Open to hire in countries with MSF contracting offices) 

Objectives of the position  

You are responsible for support with the implementation of the safeguarding framework across MSF OCA operations by championing the uptake and integration of OCAs safeguarding standards to ensure that safeguarding is an integral part of all the work MSF OCA does.  

Main responsibilities   

• Collaborate with country program leadership to assess the current state of Safeguarding within the program.  
• Develop a realistic plan to align Safeguarding practices with OCA’s standards, leveraging your expertise in the field. 
• Build support and buy-in for the Safeguarding plan, taking into account the specific local context and challenges. 
• Train program leadership on the implementation and execution of Safeguarding initiatives.  
• Provide clarity on roles, responsibilities, and processes, and identify when tools or approaches require customization. 
• Monitor the progress of Safeguarding efforts, offering ongoing support and guidance to program leadership.  
• Anticipate potential issues and assist program leadership in identifying solutions to maintain alignment with the plan. 
• Share feedback and insights from your experiences to improve Safeguarding strategies and tools.  
• Operate primarily in the countries of operation, working closely with local teams (Up to 50%).  

Candidate Profile  

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role pertaining to Safeguarding. 
• 3+ years working internationally with an NGO 
• Ability to regularly travel to humanitarian contexts up to 50% of time
• Excellent verbal communication and training skills;   
• Fluency in English required; and fluency or working knowledge of French is a strong advantage; working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage;    

Competencies 

Behavioural Flexibility 

Planning & Organising 

Teamwork & Cooperation  

Analytical Thinking  

We offer  

When based in The Netherlands:  

• An employment contract for one year with the option for renewal for 40 hours a week (100%) based on satisfactory performance;  

•   A gross monthly salary between €3582 and €4931 a month depending on relevant work experience, based on a fulltime appointment;   

• A stimulating, professional working environment in an international organisation.  
  
  

Other benefits include:   

30 days off (based on a full-time employment)  

A premium free pension where MSF covers 100% of the monthly pension contribution  

8% holiday allowance, paid out with the salary in May  

Commuting allowance (terms and conditions apply) & work from home allowance  

L&D will support you with a variety of learning and development opportunities with internal and external trainings and courses  

An environment that fosters diversity, with colleagues from around the world representing various cultures and background  

If you are located somewhere else, we can only contract in another country where we have an MSF office. The local contract and salary grid will then apply.     

Application  

If you recognise yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via our website and upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document.      

The closing date for applications is December 30, 2024, at 23:59 CET.  

Information     

For more information about the recruitment procedure, please contact Emma Register (Recruitment Specialist) – emma.register@amsterdam.msf.org  

For more information about the position, please contact Nik Clifton (Safeguarding Lead) - nik.clifton@london.msf.org  

***No agencies please***