Emergency HR Manager – Rapid Deployment

Msf Azg; Belgique (MO); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility allowance

Medical insurance

45 days annual leave

Bonus on completion

Job summary

MSF Belgium, operating out of the Emergency Pool (E-Pool) in Brussels, seeks an E-Pool Mobile HR Manager to lead HR activities during emergencies. You will deploy on short-term assignments, oversee recruitment, payroll and compliance, and collaborate with PC and HRCo to ensure rapid, effective human resource support across diverse contexts.

You will manage staff development, performance, and organizational changes while maintaining MSF’s values and reacting to evolving crises.

Qualifications

• Degree in HR management or administration is desirable
• Minimum of 9 months MSF international programme experience in HR/FIN Manager positions in at least 2 contexts
• Experience in unstable and/or highly insecure context is essential
• Proficiency in English and French (written & spoken)

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and implement HR and administrative activities in line with MSF protocols
• Provide rapid HR support to operations and enable swift deployment
• Assess HR needs and allocate resources in line with priorities in coordination with PC and HRCo
• Plan and oversee HR processes—recruitment, onboarding, HR management, evaluation and development
• Advise on and update HR needs, organizational chart and job descriptions; assist in planning staff shifts and leave
• Ensure all employment contracts comply with local labor laws; maintain staff files and tax documentation
• Supervise payroll processes and support salary grid updates under HRCo supervision
• Implement administrative procedures linked to MoUs with local partners
• Lead, coach, train and develop the HR team; foster collaboration and conflict resolution
• Coordinate staff movements and living arrangements to ensure rapid deployment

Skills

English

French

Leadership

People management

HR coordination

Education

HR management degree

Tools

MSF internal HR tools

Job description

MSF Belgium, operating out of the Emergency Pool (E-Pool) in Brussels, seeks an E-Pool Mobile HR Manager to lead HR activities during emergencies. You will deploy on short-term assignments, oversee recruitment, payroll and compliance, and collaborate with PC and HRCo to ensure rapid, effective human resource support across diverse contexts.

You will manage staff development, performance, and organizational changes while maintaining MSF’s values and reacting to evolving crises.