EMERGENCY COORDINATOR-EMERGENCY POOL

Médecins Sans Frontières, founded in 1971, is an international medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from health care. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of medical professionals, logistics, administrative and various other professions, all guided by our medical ethics and our principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

MSF WaCA, created in 2019, is the first MSF headquarters in Africa, and responds to the desire to reinvent the MSF movement after 50 years of humanitarian actions in the world, for more access to care, more reactivity and proactivity for greater medical coverage of affected populations in the world.

Why join us?

You are preparing to become a member of the MSF family, with over 50 years of emergency medical action that earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

We are an inclusive organization that considers social and professional well-being a right for all and provides an environment that considers the diversity of each member.

MSF WaCA claims an African anchorage that considers the local expertise with which it contributes to the implementation of its activities and makes each member, a key actor of the new dynamics of the humanitarian action in the world.

Diversity, Inclusion & Safe Recruitment

MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without any form of discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground.

Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

MSF is committed to applying Safe Recruitment principles, ensuring transparent, fair, and respectful recruitment processes that protect candidates, the organization, and its beneficiaries.

We Are Looking for: Emergency Coordinator - Emergency pool

Department: Operations

Direct Manager: Emergency Cell Program manager

Functional Manager: Emergency Cell program manager

Working %: 100%

Position Based in: Field

Mobility: High mobility required – availability for short-notice deployments in emergency contexts across WaCA region

Type of Contract: Fixed-Term; Renewable             

Position to be filled: Selected candidates will be added to the MSF WaCA Emergency Pool roster and may be contacted for deployment as operational emergency needs arise.

Objectives

To define, lead, and adapt MSF operational strategy in emergency contexts, ensuring timely, relevant, and high-quality responses aligned with MSF principles and operational priorities.

 The Emergency Coordinator ensures overall leadership of emergency interventions, including strategic planning, team mobilization, access negotiation, and efficient resource management across multiple projects and contexts.

Main responsibilities

• Define and lead the operational strategy in emergency contexts, ensuring alignment with MSF priorities 

•  Conduct ongoing analysis of the political, humanitarian, and medical context to identify needs and adapt interventions 

•  Lead and coordinate the implementation of emergency activities, ensuring coherence across projects 

•  Ensure the appropriate planning and management of resources (human, financial, logistical, and medical)

•  Supervise and support the coordination team, ensuring strong leadership and effective team management

•  Ensure security awareness and contribute to risk analysis and access negotiations 

•  Represent MSF with authorities, partners, and stakeholders, and ensure effective coordination 

•  Ensure timely and accurate reporting, and contribute to advocacy and communication strategies 

Education

University degree in a relevant field (medical, public health, social sciences, or equivalent). 

 A postgraduate degree in Public Health or Humanitarian Action is an asset.

Competencies

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• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills 

• Leadership and team management capacity 

• Ability to work under pressure in unstable environments 

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills 

• Excellent communication and reporting skills 

• Ability to conduct assessments and translate findings into operational plans 

• Flexibility and adaptability in complex emergency settings

Professional experience required

Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian contexts, including emergency settings. 

 Significant experience in MSF or other international NGOs is required. 

 Previous experience in coordination roles (Project Coordinator, Medical Coordinator, or equivalent) is essential. 

 Experience in emergency response (conflict, epidemics, displacement, or natural disasters) is highly desirable.

Languages Skills

§  Working proficiency in English and French

Computer Skills

MS Office suite (mainly MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

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N.B.: This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position. It is not exhaustive. Therefore, the responsibilities and activities of the position may differ from those described in this job description due to organizational and operational needs.

Deadline: 18:00 GMT 22.07.2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.