Field Project Coordinator - Humanitarian Programs

Médecins Sans Frontières; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Médecins Sans Frontières is seeking a Project Coordinator to coordinate programs between the capital and field teams, ensuring alignment with MSF guidelines and ethical principles. The role involves supervising staff, managing HR processes, and maintaining strong links with authorities and partners in challenging environments.

The candidate will monitor programs, oversee information flow, and contribute to strategic planning while upholding MSF’s commitment to medical and humanitarian excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years recent experience in international humanitarian or emergency organisations.
• At least two years in a project coordinator role.
• Experience with relations with national authorities and partners (NGOs/UN).
• Strong understanding of MSF principles and medical activities.
• Availability to work a minimum of 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programs between capital and project teams under MSF guidelines.
• Monitor program implementation and ensure alignment with strategy and resources.
• Supervise and support ground teams and facilitate participation in activities.
• Manage personnel policies and oversee HR-related processes.
• Ensure security procedures are followed and monitor field risk.
• Represent MSF to authorities and partners; maintain information flows.

Skills

Team leadership

HR management

Negotiation

Public speaking

Security management

Networking

Analytical thinking

Public health knowledge

Education

Public health background

Job description

Médecins Sans Frontières is seeking a Project Coordinator to coordinate programs between the capital and field teams, ensuring alignment with MSF guidelines and ethical principles. The role involves supervising staff, managing HR processes, and maintaining strong links with authorities and partners in challenging environments.

The candidate will monitor programs, oversee information flow, and contribute to strategic planning while upholding MSF’s commitment to medical and humanitarian excellence.