MSF International Fundraising Coordinator Job 2026/2027 – Global Leadership Opportunity at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Overview

Médecins Sans Frontières offers a leadership role for experienced fundraising professionals to provide executive direction for its international fundraising strategy, governance, and coordination across the global movement. The position plays a central role in strengthening the organisation's financial independence, overseeing fundraising policies, coordinating international initiatives, and supporting sustainable private income generation. The postholder will lead the development and implementation of the global fundraising strategy, chair the international fundraising platform as a non-voting member, and serve on the International Office Leadership Team. The role involves regular international travel, directing a fundraising department of 12 staff with a budget of approximately €1.3 million, and co-leading the International Digital Engagement Unit.

Who can apply

This senior-level opportunity suits professionals with extensive experience in international fundraising, donor engagement, executive leadership, financial oversight, and managing complex, geographically dispersed organisations. Candidates need 5 to 9 years of experience. The position can be based in any eligible MSF office, subject to employment and local legal requirements, with contracts normally offered through an MSF office in the applicant's country of residence. Relocation may be required if no eligible MSF office exists locally.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a relevant university degree in business administration, non-profit management, international relations, or a related discipline, or possess equivalent professional competence. Candidates are required to demonstrate a proven track record in private fundraising encompassing mass-market and individual donor engagement, along with experience managing large multi-million-euro budgets. Additional essential qualifications include strong knowledge of strategic planning, organisational design, financial oversight, risk management, governance within decentralised international organisations, fundraising regulations, ethical standards, and donor compliance.

Key dates

The application deadline is 23 November 2026. The starting date for the position is 1 March 2027. The contract duration consists of two terms of three years each, up to a maximum of six years.