PROJECT 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: Project Coordinator – Emergency Pool

Department: Operations

Direct Manager: Emergency Coordinator

Functional Manager: Emergency Coordinator

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

The Emergency Project Coordinator ensures the overall coordination, management and implementation of emergency interventions in MSF WaCA contexts. S/he guarantees an efficient, timely and high-quality response, ensuring alignment between medical, logistical, HR and financial components.

Main responsibilities 

1. Rapid Assessments and Emergency Response

• Participate in exploratory missions and rapid assessments

• Define initial operational setup of emergency responses

• Ensure rapid deployment of teams and activities

2. Project Coordination and Management

• Coordinate all project components (medical, logistics, HR, finance)

• Ensure effective implementation of project activities

• Monitor progress and adapt strategy to evolving contexts

3. Team Management

• Supervise and support multidisciplinary teams

• Ensure clear roles, objectives and performance follow-up

• Promote a positive working environment

4. Representation and Coordination

• Represent MSF with authorities, partners and stakeholders

• Ensure coordination with MoH and other actors

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships

5. Resource Management

• Oversee financial, HR and logistical resources

• Ensure compliance with MSF procedures

• Contribute to budget planning and monitoring

6. Monitoring, Quality and Reporting

• Monitor project indicators and performance

• Ensure quality and accountability of interventions

• Produce regular operational reports

7. Emergency Preparedness and Support

•  Contribute to emergency preparedness strategies in WaCA

• Support other missions when required (gap filling)

• Ensure flexibility and rapid deployment

Education

University degree in relevant field (Medicine, Public Health, Management or equivalent)

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Project management in humanitarian contexts

• Emergency response management

• Financial and HR management

• Context analysis and security awareness

• Knowledge of MSF operations

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making

• Strategic and analytical thinking

• Coordination and organizational skills

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Negotiation and diplomacy

• Ability to work under pressure in unstable environments

Professional experience required

• Minimum 2–3 years in humanitarian field

• Experience in project coordination or management

• Experience in emergency contexts required

• Previous MSF experience is an asset

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.