Global Mobile Staffing Lead for Humanitarian Operations

Artsen zonder Grenzen; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dutch employment contract (12 months)

Salary 4,875–6,711 EUR gross/month

30 days off (FT)

Pension plan

8% holiday allowance

Lunch discount at office

Commuting allowance & work from home

Diversity-friendly environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

MSF OCA Amsterdam is seeking a Mobile Staffing Specialist Coordinator to lead a team ensuring timely staffing of international positions. You will align staffing plans with operational needs, working with Operations, HR, and international stakeholders across the MSF movement.

You will drive workforce planning, monitor demand and supply, and contribute to strategic staffing decisions in a changing environment. A Dutch contract supports 12 months with renewal based on performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of staffing-related operational and strategic experience within MSF.
• At least 2 years in a coordination role at HQ level.
• Experience in both MSF field missions and headquarters.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication abilities.
• Full professional proficiency in English; French is a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of Mobile Staffing Specialists.
• Ensure timely staffing of internationally mobile staff across MSF OCA.
• Oversee staffing needs, workforce planning and forecasting.
• Monitor staffing demand and supply, identify gaps, and drive actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, recruitment, and HR for staffing solutions.
• Support changes and improvements within the department and staffing processes.
• Provide expert advice on international staffing matters.

Skills

Staff coordination

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Change management

English proficiency

People management

French language

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree

Tools

IMS staffing systems

Job description

MSF OCA Amsterdam is seeking a Mobile Staffing Specialist Coordinator to lead a team ensuring timely staffing of international positions. You will align staffing plans with operational needs, working with Operations, HR, and international stakeholders across the MSF movement.

You will drive workforce planning, monitor demand and supply, and contribute to strategic staffing decisions in a changing environment. A Dutch contract supports 12 months with renewal based on performance.