International Managing Director, Strategy & Governance

MSF; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 197,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

MSF International is seeking a Managing Director based in Geneva or within two hours of Geneva to provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for the MSF movement’s international office. This fixed-term role (3+3 years) requires navigating governance, financial stewardship and cross-functional collaboration across the global MSF network.

The MD will guide SPARC implementation, coordinate with the International Board and ISG, and ensure compliance with Swiss laws and MSF internal

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a large international, decentralised organisation.
• Strong governance, financial oversight and risk management capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional, board-level initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership over MSF International and stewardship of multi-year plans.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, statutory accounts and governance compliance.
• Lead people strategy, organizational development and safeguarding across a distributed workforce.
• Liaise with the International Board and ISG, ensuring alignment with SPARC and strategic priorities.
• Represent MSF International with external partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Risk management

People leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in management, humanitarian affairs, political sciences

Job description

MSF International is seeking a Managing Director based in Geneva or within two hours of Geneva to provide strategic leadership and executive oversight for the MSF movement’s international office. This fixed-term role (3+3 years) requires navigating governance, financial stewardship and cross-functional collaboration across the global MSF network.

The MD will guide SPARC implementation, coordinate with the International Board and ISG, and ensure compliance with Swiss laws and MSF internal