Strategic Field Operations Advisor

Artsen zonder Grenzen Nederland; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days 30 annually pro-rata

Holiday allowance 8%

Commuting allowance

Work from home allowance

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted daily lunch

Job summary

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Artsen zonder Grenzen is seeking an Operations Advisor to be based in Amsterdam, with 15-20% travel to country programmes. The OA reports to the Operations Manager and ensures quality, continuity, and consistency of support to country programme management across the portfolio.

The role requires someone with substantial MSF experience, ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, and strong English, with French or Arabic a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience serving as Head of Mission in MSF operations (country programme or HQ) for at least two years.
• familiar with current MSF policy and procedures at country programme and HQ level.
• English and/or French and/or Arabic proficiency is an asset.
• Willingness to work irregular hours and spend ~15-20% in country programmes.

Responsibilities

• Advise Heads of Mission and country programme management towards tactical decision making.
• Safeguard operational policies and manage its planning and control cycle at a tactical level.
• Coach Heads of Missions and refer teams to feedback sources.
• Manage portfolio day-to-day and identify risks and priorities.
• Support HR policies including recruitment and development.
• Identify and follow up on day-to-day financial issues with donors and partners.
• Coordinate meetings between head office staff and country programmes as needed.
• Assist Operations Manager in administrative and policy-related matters.
• Coordinate implementation of the control cycle.

Job description

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Artsen zonder Grenzen is seeking an Operations Advisor to be based in Amsterdam, with 15-20% travel to country programmes. The OA reports to the Operations Manager and ensures quality, continuity, and consistency of support to country programme management across the portfolio.

The role requires someone with substantial MSF experience, ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, and strong English, with French or Arabic a plus.