CASE OFFICER (French speaker)

Artsen zonder Grenzen (Médecins Sans Frontières, Nederland); Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dutch employment contract starting as‑

40 hours per week

30 days paid leave

Pension plan

Commuting allowance

Hybrid working

Diverse and international environment

Job summary

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is seeking a Case Officer (French speaker) based in Amsterdam to lead safeguarding investigations and advise on conduct cases in country programmes.

Fluency in French and English is required, with 5+ years of investigations experience. The role reports to the Case Manager and emphasizes survivor-centered practice, confidentiality, and high-risk case handling.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and French is mandatory.
• 5+ years’ proven experience in investigations.
• Experience in high‑risk humanitarian contexts is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into Code of Conduct-related complaints, including high-risk cases.
• Provide empathetic first responses to complainants and assess risk.
• Plan and lead investigations with minimal operational impact.
• Advise country programme management on complaint management strategies.
• Handle sensitive stakeholder communications and safeguard confidential evidence.
• Monitor safeguarding incidents, analyse trends and produce reports.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR and Duty of Care on case intake and referrals.

Skills

French fluency

English fluency

Investigations experience

Analytical skills

Education

BSc in Law, Politics, History, Criminology, Social Sciences

Job description

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. As a non-profit, self-governed movement of over 63,000 dedicated professionals, we provide life‑saving medical assistance to people affected by armed conflict, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and exclusion from healthcare.

Our work is guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence, and neutrality. We act based on need, and when we witness injustice, we speak out. Our commitment to professionalism and humanity can mean 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, ethnic background, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they intersect together.

With immediate effect,the Safeguarding Unit islooking for a:

Case Officer (French speaker)

Based in Amsterdam

Objectives of the position

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) OCA is seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding and Code of Conduct (CoC) Case Officer with fluency in French to join our team working across country programmes. The selected person will be reporting to the Case Manager and is responsible for actively managing, investigating, and advising on complaints related to CoC violations, including high‑risk and complex cases. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding staff, partners, patients, and community members, ensuring a survivor‑centred approach and upholding MSF’s commitment to fair process and confidentiality.

Main responsibilities

• Lead investigations into Code of Conduct‑related complaints, including high‑risk cases, using a survivor‑centred, trauma‑informed approach.
• Provide empathetic first responses to complainants, ensuring risk assessment and protection for all involved, especially vulnerable patients and community members.
• Plan and lead investigations with minimal operational impact, ensuring compliance with policies, quality outcomes, and appropriate sanctions.
• Advise the country programme management team on complaint management strategies, complex cases, and public/internal communication in high‑risk situations.
• Handle sensitive stakeholder communications while safeguarding confidential evidence and adhering to data protection policies.
• Monitor safeguarding incidents, analyse trends, produce reports, and strengthen staff skills in complaint management and investigation processes.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Duty of Care, and other departments for case intake and referral, supporting effective case management under the Duty of Care and Solidarity Framework.

Candidate Profile

• Fluency in English and French is mandatory. Candidates whose applications do not demonstrate fluency in French will not be considered.
• BSc in Law, Politics, History, Criminology, Social Sciences or an area related to the expertise
• 5+ years’ proven experience in investigations, including experience investigating sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment cases, are required
• Experience working in high‑risk contexts in countries of operation in the humanitarian, health, or development sector is highly desired.
• Strong analytical and advisory skills, with the ability to handle complex, sensitive, and high‑risk cases independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver difficult information sensitively and appropriately.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft investigation reports and present cases to senior management succinctly.
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, survivor‑centred practice, and fair process.
• Certification as investigator highly desirable (CHS Tier 3 or equivalent)
• Ability to travel to country programmes as required (15% - 30%).

We offer

• A Dutch employment contract starting asap based on 40 hours per week.
• A gross monthly salary in OCA-HQ scale 15, ranging from 3,743€ to 5,153€ gross per month
• 30 days of paid leave (based on full‑time contract), a competitive pension plan, holiday allowance, and commuting allowance based on the Dutch compensation package.
• Hybrid working options available upon agreement
• A diverse, inclusive, and international work environment

The closing date for applications is November 1st, at 23:59 CET.