MSF Belgium Is Hiring an Emergency Pool Mobile Human Resources Coordinator: 12-Month Contract | Apply by 1 November 2026

Overview

Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium is seeking an Emergency Pool Mobile Human Resources Coordinator for a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves short-term international deployments lasting between six weeks and three months to support emergency humanitarian operations addressing conflicts, epidemics, disease outbreaks, and natural disasters. Between deployments, the selected individual is based in their country of residence.

Who can apply

Applicants must have prior experience in international humanitarian or development operations, including at least 12 months of international programme experience as an HR Manager with MSF or another international NGO at the project level, and a mandatory minimum of six months of international MSF programme experience as an HR Coordinator. Candidates need experience working in unstable or highly insecure environments, proficiency in Microsoft 365, and familiarity with MSF Operational Centre Brussels internal HR tools. Fluency in both English and French, written and spoken, is required, while knowledge of Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian is an advantage. A degree in human resources management or administration is desirable.

What you get

Compensation is determined by MSF’s mobile staff salary grid and the candidate's official country of residence. Additional benefits include a High Mobility Allowance, fully covered medical insurance under the international package, 45 days of annual paid leave, and an accomplishment bonus equivalent to 1.5 months of salary upon the successful completion of the 12-month contract.

Requirements

Candidates must be available for international travel at short notice and prepared to live and work in highly insecure environments. The position requires skills in developing HR strategies, identifying legal and HR risks, managing teams, resolving workplace conflicts, and handling HR administration such as contracts and payroll. Additional duties encompass conducting safeguarding risk assessments, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and coordinating staff movements and accommodation.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit an updated CV and a motivation letter, preferably in PDF format, through the official Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium vacancy page.

Key dates

The application deadline is 1 November 2026, with an expected starting date as soon as possible.