MSF Operational Assistant Cell 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: Apply Now

Overview

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is recruiting an Operational Assistant Cell at its WaCA headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, in the Operations department. The post is full-time (100 percent) on a renewable fixed-term contract under Ivorian law, starting as soon as possible. Travel to MSF intervention zones to support missions may be required.

MSF is an international medical humanitarian organisation providing emergency care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters and exclusion from healthcare. The WaCA headquarters, set up in 2019, was its first headquarters in Africa. The assistant supports the Regular Cell, Emergency Cell and the Unit for Pilot and Innovative Operations.

What you will do

Tasks include organising staff travel, arranging briefings and debriefings for international staff with the administration department, welcoming international personnel, preparing internal and external meetings, and supporting major events and operational exercises. The assistant takes minutes, writes reports, files and archives operational documents confidentially, proofreads and formats reports, presentations and proposals, works with GIS specialists on maps, translates documents, drafts correspondence, and follows up external meetings with institutions in Abidjan. The role also covers documentary research on subjects such as sociology, history and politics, and support to missions, including presence in countries where MSF works when requested.

Requirements

Applicants need a university degree in administration, human resources management, international relations, political science, social sciences or an equivalent field. Working proficiency in English and French and good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required. MSF wants attention to detail, independence, a service commitment, discretion, knowledge of mapping and GIS, openness to online collaborative tools, interest in emergency humanitarian assistance, and the ability to work under pressure in a multicultural environment. Experience in administrative, operational, humanitarian or international settings is desirable, and MSF experience is an advantage. Women who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis and the post could be filled before the closing date.

Key dates

The deadline is September 10, 2026 at 18:00 GMT.