Luxembourg

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education

• Postgraduate training in Social sciences, Anthropology, Medical Anthropology, Qualitative Methods for Public Health (MSc, level, PhD is a strong asset).
• Specific training and practical competence in applied medical anthropology is an advantage.
• Advanced studies on research methodologies are desirable.
• Possess valid and updated certification in good clinical practice (GCP)

Experience

• Proven track record of field research experience in MSF or another humanitarian NGO, including having conducted ethnographic works in a low resource settings.
• Experience in designing and implementing complex studies in humanitarian settings; or experience in managing research with different methodologies
• Science communication experiences is an advantage

Languages

• High fluency in English (C1 or above)
• French is a requirement (C1 or above).

Knowledge

• A Social sciences profile is required. A specific orientation towards medical anthropology or anthropology of global health and humanitarian settings is an asset
• Understanding of the main theoretical debates on social sciences applied in health and humanitarian contexts

Competencies

• Proficiency qualitative methods and analysis for public health
• Strong skills in study designs, analytical methods, reflexivity, positionality and data analysis and interpretation. Knowledge of different software packages is an added value:
• Nvivo or similar for data analysis
• Data collection tools (Kobo, RedCap)
• Experience in scientific protocol writing and proven use of different qualitative study designs, including profound understanding of the concepts of bias
• High degree of understanding and practicing reflexivity and positionality throughout all phases of research process
• Understanding of theoretical debates on social sciences and medical anthropology
• Capacity to develop mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) research designs in coordination with other research advisors
• Capacity to quickly get familiar with the literature on different topics related to the operational priorities.
• A high degree of initiative and work autonomy, team interaction and diplomacy are required to be able to interact at various levels within the department, in MSF and outside.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, contexts, tasks, responsibilities, and people.
• Willingness and ability to function in a team, transparent communication with colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with stakeholders
• Solid scientific integrity, transparency, attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects or activities simultaneously, and to deliver quality outputs within deadlines.
• Proactivity and leadership capacity to drive operational epidemiological activities.
• Flexibility for regular travel (up to 30% of working time), possibly at short notice. Ability and willingness to spend time in often difficult and unstable contexts.
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments.

CONTRACT CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS

• One year contract with probationary period and possibility of extension - Full time
• Based in Abidjan within the newly established OCB Abidjan medical Unit. This can be a familyduty station
• Monthly gross salary will depend on the location, professional experience and years of MSF experience
• Health insurance, transport allowance as per relevant MSF policy.
• Contract start date: April/May 2026

Deadline application date: 16th March 2026

 

Apply on our website (https://msf.lu/en/conseillere-en-recherche-operationnelle-en-sciences-socialesfhx) For questions you can reach out to marie.houba@luxembourg.msf.org with position reference: LuxOR Social Science OR Advisor, Abidjan

 

MSF values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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https://msf.lu/en/privacy-notice-for-msf-luxembourg-job-applicants .

CONTEXT
 

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian aid organization that provides aid in more than 70 countries to populations in distress, to victims of natural or manmade disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.
 

MSF Luxembourg
MSF Luxembourg is a historical partner section of the MSF movement created in 1986. With 35 staff members, the section’s team works to raise awareness on humanitarian issues among Luxembourg’s population, raise funds needed to finance humanitarian interventions, supports MSF volunteers who
go into the field and carry out operational research projects directly linked to health programs to help improve their efficiency and effectiveness.
 

Operational Centre Brussels (OCB)
Operational Centre Brussels (OCB) is one of the, at current 6 Operational Directorates or Operational Centres, the others are Operational Centres Amsterdam (OCA), Barcelona (OCBA), Geneva (OCG), Paris (OCP), Nairobi (Ubuntu) and Western and Central Africa (WaCa). OCB is made up of nine MSF partner
sections (Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Hong Kong, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, South Africa and Sweden) and the Lebanon Branch Office.
The OCB Medical Department is a network of units, the Brussels Medical Unit (BRUMED in Brussels), the Southern African Medical Unit (SAMU) in Cape Town, the Luxembourg Operational Research unit (LuxOR) in Luxembourg, the Middle East Medical Unit (MEMU) in Beirut and the Brazilian Medical Unit
(BRAMU) in Latin America and the Abidjan Medical Unit in Abidjan. The medical operations of OCB are covered between seven Operational Cells that support different countries.

 

Luxembourg Operational Research unit (LuxOR)
The Luxembourg Operational Research Unit (LuxOR) was founded in 2009 by MSF Luxembourg and is a part of the MSF-OCB Medical Department but collaborates widely with all entities in the MSF movement. Operational Research helps MSF take an in-depth look at its programs and operations, evaluates what is working well, and shows what can and needs to be improved. Since 2019, LuxOR added to OR the support and a coordination role for the different epidemiology advisors and field epidemiologists, providing technical support, guidance and advice to the field-epidemiologists in the
different OCB missions with the aim to improve data quality, analyses and visualization to support operational decision-making.
 

MSF OCB Abidjan Medical Unit (AMU) and WaCa (West and Central Africa)
The OCB-Abidjan Medical Unit (AMU) is hosted in Ivory Coast, Abidjan and hosts different medical and technical referents from different OCB departments with the aim to be closer embedded in the region of operations in west and Central Africa (through OCBs operational Cells 1 and 2). MSF-WaCa is a newer MSF entity with the ambitions to become an Operational Centre in the future. The OCB-AMU is hosted in the same building as WaCa and the entities work with each other through an agreement model established between the medical departments of OCB and WaCa. Operational research and
epidemiology support executed by LuxOR are also part of this agreement.
The position will be working as an OR advisor supporting global operations of OCB but will also focus on strengthening capacity in the West and Central African region.

 

FUNCTIONAL INTERACTIONS

• The LuxOR Director is the overall medical department reference person regarding guiding global policy and strategic aspects of operational research and the routine epidemiology advisor support structure in OCB and provides overall strategic guidance and management to team members. Through the director, as appropriate there are designated interactions with larger member of MSF through Circles, Platforms, and others.
• The LuxOR Coordinator is co-responsible for team management, research system support, OR coordination, budget and communication activities of the unit.
• The LuxOR team consist of Operational Research advisors, field epidemiology advisors, medical editor and research process coordinator. Staff is based in different locations based in different countries/MSF-OCB medical units, there is no functional hierarchical link between positions and all team members report to the LuxOR Director and Coordinator.

MAIN PURPOSE:
The Operational Research Advisor guides and supports all stages of operational research—from developing study protocols and ensuring methodological and ethical quality to analyzing data, disseminating results, and advising on strategic research priorities for research. The role also strengthens research capacity, promotes OR engagement within and outside MSF, and fosters collaboration across teams, partners, and thematic units.
The Operational Research Advisor will support operational research activities at different level: project(s), country(ies), HQ and movement level. These can be elaborated as:

1. Support Operational Research (OR) activities:

• OR cycle: Assist and provide guidance with every step of the Operational Research process, including Operational Research Committee/existing mechanism
• Research questions, Concept Notes and protocols:
     o Assist in creating and refining research question(s) as base of developing rigorous concept note and study protocols.
     o Ensure that the methodologies chosen is adequate and appropriate to the research question.
     o Draft or review study documents to ensure adherence to MSF Ethics Review Board (ERB) guidance and requirements for ethical review.
     o Provide technical support and guidance to Principal Investigator(s) and research team at large, strengthening their research skills.
     o Provide editorial and writing support of OR outputs: assist in writing manuscripts, research or policy briefs, and other outputs related to OR.
     o Data analysis: Provide direct support to ensure appropriate data management, solid data analysis, and theoretical interpretation of findings, including statistical analysis where applicable, based on reflexivity, positionality, and acquired theoretical knowledge on the specific topic.
     o Research dissemination:
  • Support the sharing of research findings, both internally and externally, including publications and presentations at conferences/workshops.
  • Mentor other researchers for abstract and presentation development for scientific days/conferences.
  • Develop collaboratively dissemination plan that translate to policy/practice.
• Provide advise as scientific research expert in MSF activities that interact with OR.
• Monitor and implement OR activities within his/her domains.

2. Research design, Data Analysis & Technical Support

• Provide input on appropriate study design(s) or method(s) used in any OR, including data sources, data collection tools, data encoding process and quality assurance.
• Support advanced data analysis, triangulation of data and theoretical interpretation of findings and/or provide statistical support for operational research databases.
• Provide technical support to the projects, cells when needed

3. Promote OR engagement within MSF:

• Work closely with in-house experts to align research with MSF's strategic ambition, particularly medico-operational needs and priorities.
• Contribute to developing OR priorities and strategies in their field of expertise that align with operational needs.
• Drive the OR agenda and strategic decision making in their field of expertise by active participation in the OCB circles and the intersectional thematic discussion group.
• Contribute to the LuxOR strategic cycle and plan.
• Actively promote LuxOR strategies and the role of humanitarian research within MSF and beyond.
• Build, network and strengthen relationships with other researchers to support research collaborations and exchange of research findings
• Contribute to maintaining and updating the annual OR agenda.
• Advocate for translating research findings into practical changes and policies.

4. Promote MSF OR engagement outside MSF:

• Engage with thematic related research with external partners such as expert networks, academia, regional public health institutions
• Represent MSF(OCB) on international conferences related to their field of expertise.

5. Support research capacity building:

• Project visits – conduct necessary project visit per year (up to 30%) to provide on-site research support and operational assistance.
• Contribute to identifying gaps in research skills and organize training in particular on data literacy, analysis and methods and address the gaps adequately.
• Participate in learning and development activities on operational research, like SORT-IT courses and OR workshops.
• Lead or support capacity building sessions and training around their thematic expertise.
• Knowledge management: Maintain an organized library of research guidelines and protocols and support training for data teams.

6. Support in advancing social sciences in MSF in coordination with public health intelligence:

• Contribute to advancing of community and patients' participation and engagement in the OR environment and knowledge production in MSF
• Information sharing, coordinate with OR, epidemiology, and data teams, especially in areas like surveillance, outbreak response, and data analysis.
• Ensuring conducive data environment in collaboration with relevant other units
• Team linkages, facilitate collaboration between different MSF units involved in OR projects.
• Documentation: keep up-to-date with and help organize technical documentation related to OR and epidemiology.
• Lead and coordinate the write-up of reports in their field of expertise.

7. Specific OR advisor competencies

• Social Sciences and Medical Anthropology focus: Provide specialized support for research in relevant domain, in close key stakeholders (medical referents, cell and operational team, etc).
• As needed, support and coordinate development of guidelines, indicators and tools for monitoring and evaluation in their field of expertise, and in concordance with MSF practices.
• Support in the implementation of social sciences knowledge in MSF research and operational environment and ensure these are shared in the proper technical referent groups.
• Promote the importance of quality OR across teams as an essential activity.
• Participate in relevant Luxor meetings and activities in coordination with the Luxor team.

8. Ensure regional anchorage (West Africa)

• Contribute to the development and implementation of OR studies in the West Africa region, conducted by any OC/OD.
• Support the capacity building initiatives in the field of OR for the teams in the West Africa region.

 

Profil :

 

• Diplôme universitaire ;
• Expérience d’au moins 8 à 10 ans dans des projets de développement et la conduite de projets de protection de l’enfance, idéalement en ONG ou OSI, avec application des standards internationaux en matière de sauvegarde de l’enfant, du jeune et de l’adulte, de sécurité des personnes et des biens. Une expérience additionnelle de suivi de projets d’aide d’urgence constitue un atout ;
• Au niveau des programmes et de la collaboration avec des partenaires de mise en œuvre, expérience avérée dans la gestion des thématiques liées aux questions de genre et aux problématiques environnementales et climatiques ;
• Capacité à identifier les risques liés à la sauvegarde de l’enfant, du jeune et de l‘adulte, à la sécurité des personnes et des biens et à développer une réponse holistique en travaillant avec des partenaires multiples
• Expérience de minimum 5 ans sur le terrain dans la gestion et le suivi de projets selon les méthodologies de la Gestion du Cycle de Projets et de la Gestion axée sur les Résultats (GAR) ;
• Expérience avérée en gestion de financements institutionnels ;
• Compétences en gestion financière et en suivi/évaluation de projets ;
• Une expérience antérieure en tant que formateur est un atout ;
• Très bonnes capacités organisationnelles et rédactionnelles ;
• Le poste exige une présence à temps plein à Luxembourg ville tout en demandant d’être mobile dans les pays d’intervention et en Europe (participation à des groupes de travail et réunions internationales) ;
• Maîtrise des langues française et anglaise ; des connaissances en luxembourgeois constituent un atout
• Maîtrise des outils informatiques classiques sous environnement Windows
• Engagement, ténacité, dynamisme, redevabilité, pragmatisme, ouverture d’esprit, communication assertive, aisance dans le travail d’équipe dans un esprit de coopération qui privilégie le collectif dans un environnement associatif et multiculturel sont des qualités essentielles pour la tenue de ce poste.

 

 

Pour agir avec SOS Villages d’Enfants, il est demandé d’être en accord avec les principes édictés par notre code de conduite et notre politique de protection et de lutte contre le harcèlement et tout type d’abus. La prise de fonction sera accompagnée d’une période de formation aux principes et méthodes de travail de l’organisation.

 

En cas d’embauche, le candidat devra impérativement fournir un extrait de casier judiciaire.

 

Les candidatures – comprenant une lettre de motivation et un curriculum vitae – doivent parvenir à SOS Villages d’Enfants Monde a.s.b.l. uniquement par voie électronique (recruitment@sosve.lu) avec la mention SOS/RH/2025/02. L’échéance pour la réception des dossiers de candidature est fixée au 31 janvier 2026.

L’ONG luxembourgeoise SOS Villages d’Enfants Monde a.s.b.l. (SOS VEM) recrute un.e Chargé.e de programmes (CDI, 40h/sem., poste basé à Luxembourg ville).

 

 

Contexte : Opérant dans le domaine de la protection de l’enfance, SOS VEM cofinance et appuie la mise en œuvre de programmes de développement et d’urgence en particulier en Afrique de l’Ouest et de l’Est, au Moyen-Orient et en Amérique Latine. L’organisation bénéficie de financements institutionnels et privés. Elle promeut activement et défend les meilleurs standards de conduite éthique et professionnelle en matière de conformité et de sauvegarde de l’enfant et du jeune et de protection et prévention contre le harcèlement, l’exploitation et les abus sexuels.

 

Responsabilités générales :

 

Sous la direction générale du Comité de direction et la supervision technique de la Responsable Programmes, Le. La Chargé.e de programmes basé(e) au Luxembourg, a les responsabilités suivantes :

• Contribuer à assurer la qualité et l'efficacité du processus de conception, d'élaboration, de mise en œuvre, d'accompagnement, de suivi, d'évaluation et de rapportage de programmes de développement et d’urgence mis en œuvre sur le terrain par les partenaires de l’ONG, sur les orientations de la Responsable Programmes et l’expertise d’une équipe d’appui technique pluridisciplinaire déployée au plus proche des opérations
• Dans le processus de mise en œuvre des programmes, apporter un appui technique et opérationnel dans l’implémentation et l’exécution des activités relatives aux matières transversales (genre, gouvernance/droits de l’homme, environnement, localisation de l’aide notamment)
• Contribuer à la définition du contenu et des modalités de mise en œuvre d’un environnement conforme et aligné en termes de sauvegarde de l’enfant, du jeune et de l’adulte, d'utilisation des ressources financières et de sécurité des personnes et des biens et en appliquer les modalités pratiques dans l’implémentation et l’exécution des programmes

 

Responsabilités détaillées :

 

Mise en œuvre des programmes de développement et d’urgence

• Conception
  • Assure la qualité et l'efficacité du processus de conception et d'élaboration des programmes : coordonne la participation des parties prenantes tout au long des différentes phases du processus d'élaboration et de formulation des programmes ; assure la qualité de la formulation et la budgétisation des programmes via l'appui technique aux équipes nationales et locales (quand cela est possible)
  • Assure la qualité et la conformité des documents programme à soumettre aux bailleurs de fonds publics ou privés
• Accompagnement de la mise en œuvre et du suivi et rapportage
  • Assure la qualité de la mise en œuvre des programmes et leur progression selon la GAR (Gestion Axée Résultats) vers les résultats alignés sur les indicateurs définis et standards internationaux (Comité d’Aide au Développement, Core Humanitarian Standards, etc.)
  • Contribue au développement d’outils de gestion de programmes, au besoin ;
  • Assure une utilisation efficiente et effective des moyens financiers, et la qualité des rapports financiers, en collaboration avec le responsable comptabilité de SOS VEM
  • Rédige les rapports narratifs et financiers pour les bailleurs de fonds en assurant leur objectivité et exhaustivité
• Evaluation et audit
  • Commandite et suit la réalisation d’évaluation et d’audit externes, en conformité avec les règles des bailleurs de fonds et les standards en la matière, en collaboration avec le responsable comptabilité de SOS VEM, et au besoin le Directeur administratif et financier de SOS VEM.

 

Matières transversales

• Conception
  • Assure la prise en compte des matières transversales lors du processus de d’élaboration et de formulation des programmes en collaboration avec les parties prenantes, en vérifie la qualité de la formulation et la prévision du budget nécessaire pour les activités y relatives
• Accompagnement de la mise en œuvre, du suivi et du rapportage
  • Assure la qualité de la mise en œuvre des activités transversales dans les programmes et leur progression selon la GAR (Gestion Axée Résultats) vers les résultats alignés sur les indicateurs définis et standards internationaux (Comité d’Aide au Développement, Core Humanitarian Standards, politique du bailleur institutionnel en la matière)
  • Contribue au développement de formation et d’outils pour assurer la qualité de la mise en œuvre des activités relatives aux matières transversales

 

Aspects opérationnels relatifs au déploiement de l’environnement conforme

• Dans le processus de définition, de gestion et de suivi des programmes, assure de la mise en place de l’environnement conforme et son opérationnalisation dans les domaines de la sauvegarde de l’enfant du jeune et de l’adulte, de l’utilisation sécurisée des ressources financières et de la sécurité des personnes et des biens au niveau du terrain, des associations nationales et du bureau à Luxembourg en collaboration avec les parties prenantes à chaque niveau
• Contribue au suivi de la mise en œuvre et de l’évaluation des activités relatives à  l’environnement conforme en collaboration avec les personnes ressources dans chaque domaine au sein des Associations Nationales SOS, de l’équipe d’appui technique de SOS VEM et des Bureaux régionaux SOS afin de s’assurer de la situation, du niveau et du maintien de l’environnement conforme selon les procédures et standards défini
• Contribue au suivi de la mise en œuvre et de l’évaluation des activités des plans d’action concernant la sauvegarde dans les pays d’intervention de SOS Villages d’Enfants Monde
• Contribue au renforcement de capacités des personnels des associations SOS partenaires en matière de sauvegarde de l’enfant, du jeune et de l’adulte, de sécurité des personnes et des biens
• Assure le rôle de personne de référence en matière de lutte contre les violences sexistes ou sexuelles, d’exploitation ou d’abus sexuels au sein de SOS VEM

 

Missions

• Organise et/ou participe à des missions régulières d’appui, de suivi, de renforcement de compétences ou de capitalisation auprès des Associations Nationales SOS soutenues par SOS VEM

• Participe à des réunions internationales au sein de la Fédération et avec d’autres partenaires

 

Collaboration avec les autres départements de SOS VEM

• Fournit aux départements communication et récolte de fonds une information complète et fiable sur les programmes qu’il/elle accompagne
• Contribue à la présentation des activités de SOS VEM et de la Fédération SOS KDI auprès de donateurs privés et publics

PROFILE OF THE CANDIDATE
The General Director will be thoroughly committed to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières. All candidates should have proven leadership and management experience, in addition to the following:
 

Essential:

• Share and support the MSF vision and values
• Adhere to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments and our Safeguarding Policy
• Strong Commitment to humanitarian ideas and principles
• Experiences in MSF or humanitarian organisation
• Significant experience in managerial position
• Experience of long-term planning processes
• Good organizational and planning skills (including financial) combined with a proven ability to create a vision to motivate and direct efforts
• Responsible, strategically structured and organized with the ability to steer and manage a project in all its phases
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to create and maintain networks of key contacts within and outside the humanitarian sector
• Commitment to the promotion of MSF’s core activities of fundraising, communication, recruitment and representation
• Excellent leadership with the ability to inspire and influence in an effective and compelling manner
• Proven analytical and political skills, including ability to negotiate and advocate to diverse audiences both internally (MSF) and externally
• Excellent prioritization skills to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Proven management experience including change management, team development and an ability to motivate staff
• Creative, innovative and analytical with an ability to think laterally in order to identify and respond quickly to new opportunities or changing contexts
• Solution orientated and decisive, including the ability to deal with complex issues
• A proactive ‘can do’ attitude including a high level of flexibility – willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends, as well as travel frequently to other MSF offices and projects, and more frequently to the MSF OCB office in Brussels
• Good presentation and communication skills – willingness and ability to deal with the media
• Willingness and ability to do ongoing administration
• Fluency in written and spoken French and English, other language is an asset
• Stress resistant and able to cope with frustrations

Desirable:

• Good knowledge and understanding of the Luxembourg context
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of international and humanitarian issues and of the development of MSF as an organisation and association
• Senior leadership and managerial experience: minimum of 5 years - 4 of them in an INGO
• International and headquarters experience
• Good understanding of MSF’s medical activities and challenges
• Capacity to drive advocacy with high level stakeholders
• Capable to produce documents of high quality
• Regular user of Office 365

CONDITIONS

• Full time, Open-ended contract based in Luxembourg with frequent travels abroad
• Gross salary over 12 months from 75600 to 88440 K€ according to MSF experience
• 29 annual paid leaves
• Possibility of teleworking 2 days a week
• Medical complementary insurance (including hospitalization)
• 18 Lunch vouchers with a face value of 8,40 € (2/3 covered by MSF).
• Public transport allowance and relocation package (if applicable)
• Starting date: As soon as possible

How to apply?
Please complete our online form and upload your CV and cover letter
Application deadline: 26 October 2025

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a leading international independent medical humanitarian organization, dedicated to providing expert medical care to vulnerable populations at times of armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare.
In over 70 countries worldwide, MSF provides both life-saving emergency care and longer-term assistance to make basic healthcare services available to the most vulnerable or excluded communities. 
MSF's aim is to provide impartial assistance, on the basis of need alone, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, creed or political affiliation.
To contribute to this work, MSF-Luxembourg is recruiting her/his: General Director MSF-Luxembourg (f/m/x)
 

CONTEXT
The Luxembourg section of MSF was created in 1986 and it is one of the 24 sections composing the MSF Movement.
Today, more than 35 employees are working within MSF Luxembourg to raise awareness among the Luxembourgish population on humanitarian issues, collect the necessary funds to finance interventions, oversee MSF volunteers during their field assignment.
Since 2009, MSF Luxembourg has been using his expertise for the development of medical research in direct link with MSF operations to keep improving them through Operational Research unit in Luxembourg, called LuxOR. It also gathers a hundred associate members, fifty volunteers, 9 Board members and about 23,500 active donors who allow MSF to continue our mission.

 

The MSF Luxembourg office vision is established as follows:

The mission of MSF-Luxembourg is to contribute, through operational research and other specialized services and projects, towards innovation and change for the MSF social mission.
This will be achieved through critical reflection, humanitarian medical action and advocacy in order to have a positive impact on beneficiaries. The general focus will be on vulnerable groups and populations in danger as embedded within the MSF mandate.
In Luxembourg, MSF will also reinforce its efforts to raise awareness about MSF activities and humanitarian crisis and to collect the funds needed of the deployment of the operations which the section contributes.

 

JOB PURPOSE
The main role of the General Director is to steer the healthy development of MSF Luxembourg both within Luxembourgish society and within the MSF Movement, reporting to the Board of MSF Luxembourg. S/he is responsible for driving, developing and implementing the strategic plan of the section for  2026-2031 and will ensure that the strategic plan is integrated, coherent and optimal for the section. In order to achieve this, the General Director isresponsible for the smooth overall and daily functioning of the office and external and internal representation. S/he is leading the Management Team and is a member of the DG12, the General Directors Forum of MSF’s Operational Centre Brussels (OCB), as well as the Full ExCom, the General Directors Forum of the Movement MSF.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy/Planning

• Ensure that MSF-Luxembourg adheres to MSF’s core values and principles as indicated in its charter;
• Ensure that the activities, priorities and development of MSF-Luxembourg remain within agreed frameworks (e.g.: OCB, MSF International);
• Develop and implement approved (by the Board) multiyear 2026-2031 strategic vision and objectives for MSF-Luxembourg’s activities, guiding the different departments as well as monitoring the activities to ensure the objectives are achieved;
• Guide and lead new collaboration with partners in the MSF movement, in the light of the MSF movement evolution, and the strategic vision of MSF Luxembourg section.
• Contribute pro-actively to the decision-making process on the international platforms of OCB, of the Movement and of other collaborating partner(s) within MSF, attending international meetings when required.
• Ensure that MSF-Luxembourg is in compliance with the law and the organization's statute, auditing procedures to verify compliance and, when necessary, making adjustments to ensure they are in line with what is proposed by the Movement and the law.
• Work in close and good collaboration with the Board, Management Team and Association of MSF-Luxembourg.This includes regular reporting to the Board during board meetings and/or under specific requests.

Representation and Communication

• Represent MSF-Luxembourg in meetings and act as a spokesperson on various platforms vis à vis the Government, other Humanitarian and International NGOs, community groups, medical communities, academia and institutions, companies, major donors and also during associative events in order to ensure MSF’s message is coherently transmitted, has a language uniformity and care for the image of MSF and its professionals
• Actively advocate for MSF positions and interests on issues related to the humanitarian and medical needs of specific vulnerable groups; promote MSF to broad and specific audiences through information and awareness raising events, widening the supporter base and that these efforts influence, or effect change in policy and practice.
• Build working relationships and collaboration with other MSF sections both inside and outside the OCB group and consolidate the specific identity and recognition of MSF-Lux with the MSF Movement. Contribute pro-actively to the debates in the Movement.
• Ensure that MSF-Luxembourg is accountable (through its activities) to donors and the International Movement through transparency and uniformity in all processes and procedures, promoting credibility and quality.

Implication within OCB groups, MSF movement and International projects

• Encourage and support the Management Team members to actively participate at OCB and/or International and/or other partner (s) in MSF projects and platforms;
• Be the Core+ of the International Insurance Steering Committee and any other project where needed;
• Take active part in specific compliance projects and platforms for the Movement (e.g. Data protection).

Fundraising & Human Resources work areas

• Oversee the short, mid and long-term strategic ambitions and delivery of fundraising activities in Luxembourg, ensuring the highest level of income growth, return of investment and efficiency;
• Ensure the integration of communication and fundraising activities;
• Oversee the short, mid and long-term strategic ambitions and delivery of recruitment and HR activities in Luxembourg and the development and implementation of the recruitment strategy to meet operational ambitions and needs.

General Management

• Ensure adherence to MSF values and ethical standards; taking action in cases of breach;
• Coordinate activities and establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining the objectives of the annual action plans and budget in close collaboration with the Management Team members.
• Monitor and respects the yearly budget;
• Ensure synergies and collaboration between all departments including LuxOR and non-operational activities;
• Work in close collaboration with the Medical Director of OCB to ensure an effective and efficient co-management of LuxOR;
• Provide effective leadership and management of the office and team in line with established organizational policies in MSF and Luxembourg, including annual feedback processes, supervision, staff development and support;
• Effectively manage, lead and evaluate the Management Team’s members in line with their effective contribution towards achieving objectives;
• Ensure high-level financial accountability and transparency;
• Ensure that the office meets its legal and fiscal obligations and define the best legal and administrative frame to support the development of its activities;
• Responsible for MSF-Luxembourg overall income, expenditure, budget planning and control, any institutional grants and risk management;
• Coordinate MSF Luxembourg general office including the MSF Foundation for Humanitarian Research management

Votre profil
• Diplôme universitaire en économie du développement, coopération internationale, gestion de projets de développement, ou plus largement avec une orientation économie ou sciences sociales ;
• Au moins 3 années d’expérience professionnelle dans des fonctions liées à la gestion et/ou au suivi et évaluation de projets et/ou à la production d’études ;
• Intérêt et bonne connaissance des thématiques liées à la finance inclusive, à l’entrepreneuriat et l’emploi des jeunes, et au développement en général (rôle du secteur privé dans le développement, lutte contre la pauvreté, changements climatiques, etc.) ;
• Maîtrise des méthodes d’enquêtes et capacités d’analyse de données quantitatives et qualitatives ;
• Excellente maîtrise d’Excel et de logiciels d’analyse et de visualisation de données (Stata, R, PowerBI, etc.) ;
• Maîtrise de la gestion du cycle de projet et de l’approche théorie du changement et cadre logique ;
• Excellente capacité d’analyse et de synthèse d’informations ;
• Excellente capacité à s’exprimer et rédiger en anglais et en français, et idéalement en espagnol ;
• Excellentes aptitudes de planification, organisation, rigueur et autonomie ;
• La connaissance du monde académique est un atout ;
• Esprit d’équipe, flexibilité, capacité d’adaptation au changement.
 

Pourquoi rejoindre ADA ?
• Intégrez une ONG reconnue, à la pointe de la finance d’impact.
• Travaillez dans un environnement international, stimulant et engagé, au cœur d’un écosystème luxembourgeois de référence.
• Contribuez à des projets à fort impact social et environnemental, porteurs de sens et d’innovation.
• Bénéficiez d’opportunités de développement professionnel et d’un cadre de travail dynamique et multiculturel.
 

Candidature
À l’intersection de l’engagement et de l’expertise, ce poste vous offre l’opportunité de mobiliser vos compétences au service de projets à fort impact, avec un objectif ambitieux : transformer durablement les conditions de vie des populations vulnérables, au sein d’une équipe reconnue pour la portée et la qualité de son action.
Si cette responsabilité vous intéresse et si vous souhaitez nous rejoindre, veuillez déposer votre candidature avant le 24 août en suivant ce lien Candidature Chargé(e) de gestion des connaissances .

ADA (Appui au développement autonome) est une ONG luxembourgeoise de référence, experte en finance à impact et catalyseur d’innovation depuis 1994. Notre mission : renforcer l’autonomie des populations vulnérables en Afrique, en Amérique centrale et en Asie du Sud-Est, en facilitant leur accès à des services financiers adaptés et en contribuant activement aux objectifs de développement durable.
Dotée d’une équipe dynamique et engagée au sein d’une organisation à taille humaine et multiculturelle, ADA dispose d’un réseau international de partenaires et met en œuvre des programmes innovants en faveur d’un développement plus inclusif, équitable et durable.
 

Vos responsabilités
Vous rejoindrez l’équipe Gestion des Connaissances de ADA.
Les responsabilités de l’équipe couvrent l’identification, la capitalisation et le partage de connaissances issues des projets de ADA ou d’autres organisations, la définition des méthodologies et outils communs pour l’activité de gestion de projets, et la coordination des différents niveaux de reporting de l’organisation.
Vous serez mobilisé(e) principalement sur les activités liées à la gestion des connaissances, notamment pour les programmes et projets liés à l’entrepreneuriat, l’emploi des personnes vulnérables et l’inclusion financière.
 

Vos responsabilités seront les suivantes :
• Contribuer à la définition des systèmes de suivi et évaluation de projets et des indicateurs de suivi, en particulier sur les thèmes liés à l’entrepreneuriat et l’emploi des jeunes, en collaboration avec les chargés de programme et les partenaires, et veiller à leur bonne utilisation ;
• Accompagner les partenaires de projets dans la définition et l’utilisation de méthodes et outils d’analyse d’impact de leurs activités ;
• Coordonner les activités d’apprentissage en lien avec les différents programmes et contribuer à la capitalisation des connaissances issues des projets et à leur formalisation sous différents types de supports ;
• Contribuer à la démarche de prospection de nouveaux partenaires et projets, en collaboration avec les chargés de programme, via la participation à des conférences, la production de notes de veille, la relecture de documents de projet, etc. ;
• Contribuer à la production de rapports et publications sur la base d’analyse de données issues d’enquêtes, d’évaluations de projets et de travaux de capitalisation ;
• Assurer la diffusion des connaissances produites par la réalisation de supports, l’organisation d’évènements de partage de connaissances et d’expériences, et éventuellement la présentation de résultats et/ou la modération de discussions ;
• Contribuer à la réflexion sur les thèmes et méthodes d’intervention de ADA dans une démarche d’amélioration continue ;
• Participer à toute autre activité de l’équipe Gestion des connaissances