Any country, either whether the Emergency Cell has activities, where an assessment is being conducted or where OCG has a regular mission that requires support.  
On call, as Emergency Coordinator you should be available within 48 hours for rapid and short interventions. You will be part of a core group of medicals, para-medicals, and support staff responsible for responding to: 
Epidemic outbreaks 
Nutritional crises 
Displaced populations and/or refugees’ camps 
Conflict contexts 
Natural disasters 
Exploratory missions 
Short gap filling in the field on regular missions 
 
Job Description (but not limited to) 
 
Implementation of and participation in exploratory missions and evaluations, upon request of the Ecell 
Definition, implementation (or modification) of the operational strategy of an emergency mission 
Identification and management of the tools, resources and means necessary for the implementation and management of an emergency intervention 
Coordination of the emergency mission in collaboration with the FCO/PMR/MedCo/Ecell: evaluation of needs and situation, definition of strategy and activities 
Networking and negotiation with all pertinent actors to enable access, security and implementation of activities. 
Coordination and supervision of the staff in the mission 
Management of material and financial resources for the emergency intervention 
Management of the entire mission’ security  
Reporting on the interventions, explorations and activities pertaining to the mission 
In accordance with the headquarters, you can be mandated (or requested) to coordinate activities, under the responsibility of a Head of Mission in the country where the section is already working  
You can be asked to intervene within the framework of certain MSF trainings and to take part in local, national, and international meetings 

 
To fulfill its mission of assistance to victims of conflicts, epidemics or natural disasters, MSF Switzerland has created an Emergency Pool, of which, members are experienced individuals capable of evaluating a situation, opening, closing, and coordinating emergency projects. 
The successful candidate is expected to: 
Work in all contexts set by the Emergency cell (Ecell) 
Have the flexibility to work in different positions depending on your profile  
Work in emergency contexts in collaboration with regular cells 
Fill gaps in regular projects if/when needed 
 

Required: 
24 months of field experience with MSF in a coordination role (12 months in a HOM role) and at least one mission in an emergency context with MSF. at least one mission in an emergency context with MSF.  
Fluency in both French and English is highly desirable 
Expertise in analyses of unstable contexts / crises situations 
Capacity to quickly evaluate an emergency on ground and to propose an appropriate strategy of intervention. 
General knowledge of MSF in emergency management 
Proven management skills with emphasis on team-leadership/human resources 
Knowledge and experience in security management in insecure contexts 
Commitment to the aims and values of MSF 
A flexible and solution-oriented mentality and the ability to be decisive in chaotic circumstances, 
Proven skills in negotiation, diplomacy and decision-making skills  
Proven capacity for coordination and organization  
Ability to prioritize work, manage teams and clearly communicate decisions. 
Capacity to work in a volatile, insecure context and deal with stress.  
PSP Training (at minimum ERT training) 
  
Preferred:  
Medical / Paramedical background preferable. 
Experience in Public Health programs 
 
Desirable:  
Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team  
Availability, flexibility, mobility 
Other languages represent an advantage: Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese