MSF International Secretariat Support Officer: Global Opportunity | Apply by 19 Nov 2026

Overview

Médecins Sans Frontières is offering a permanent, full-time position for an International Secretariat Support Officer. The role is based at the centre of an international humanitarian organisation, providing direct executive coordination and administrative support to the International Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General, and Senior Executive Committee Officer. Applicants must be based at eligible MSF offices located within roughly two hours of the Geneva time zone.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to experienced administrative and executive support professionals. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or possess equivalent professional experience. Essential qualifications include a background in managing complex and shifting executive calendars, coordinating cross-functional teams, interacting with senior executives and external partners, and preparing reports and briefing documents. Extensive experience working as an Executive Assistant to a Director or Chief Executive Officer is highly desirable. Applicants must be fluent in spoken and written English, while knowledge of French and other languages serves as an added advantage.

What you get

The successful candidate receives a permanent, full-time contract at 100 percent employment, with a starting date of 4 January 2027. Compensation and benefits are provided in accordance with the package offered by the specific MSF entity that issues the employment contract.

Requirements

The role requires exceptional organisational and time-management skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, emotional intelligence, and high levels of discretion and professional judgement. Candidates must be able to work independently, make decisions, handle confidential information, and navigate pressure across different time zones. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook is necessary. The position involves 70 percent of the time dedicated to supporting senior leadership through diary management, travel arrangements, research, and material preparation, alongside 30 percent dedicated to coordinating Executive Committee meetings, schedules, voting processes, and logistics.

Key dates

Applications must be submitted by 19 November 2026. The employment contract is scheduled to begin on 4 January 2027.