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About MSF USA | Doctors Without Borders

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to the people who need it most. The organization cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, disasters, and social exclusion in more than 70 countries. MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance solely based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics. Our international project teams include medical, logistical, and administrative staff, most of them hired locally and working with their own communities. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality. We also bear witness and speak out about the experiences of our colleagues and patients.

MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, primarily through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s social mission.

HR/Finance Administrators

Human Resources (HR) and Finance Administrators provide sound project administrative management, oversee personnel records, and participate in the hiring, training, and supervising of local staff. They are also responsible for implementing HR policies within the project and for the effective administrative management of all employees, including national, regional, and international staff. They are also required to coordinate and supervise the implementation of financial tools and procedures and ensure the appropriate utilization of financial resources for the project based on MSF protocols, standards, and procedures.

Responsibilities

As a human resources (HR) and finance administrator, you will deliver support to Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)’s logistical and medical teams by providing sound administrative management. You will oversee project personnel records and participate in the hiring, training and supervision of locally hired staff. You are responsible for implementing HR policies within the project and for the effective administrative management of all employees, including locally hired and internationally hired staff. You are also required to coordinate and supervise the implementation of financial tools and procedures and to ensure the appropriate use of financial resources for the project, based on MSF protocols, standards and procedures.

As HR and finance administrator, you will supervise the project’s financial operations, with particular emphasis on bookkeeping, budget development and monthly reporting. You ensure compliance with local labor laws and manage human resources, specifically hiring and payroll services while supervising and training administrative staff.

Requirements

College or university degree in finance, management (business, HR) or administration
Minimum of two years experience related to the position’s responsibilities
Experience in HR management, especially in recruitment, training, evaluation & professional development
Experience in Finance management, especially in supervision of payroll procedures, bookkeeping, and budget management
Experience in managing staff in a multicultural team (supervision and training)
Relevant travel or work experience in contexts similar to where MSF works (armed conflicts, disasters, public health emergencies or situations of healthcare exclusion)
Available to work 9 to 12 months

Assets

Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, especially Excel
French (level B2) or another language (Arabic, Spanish)

Before you apply

As you consider applying to undertake an MSF assignment, it is essential that you have a well-informed and realistic personal reflection. Assignments often mean long hours with a heavy workload, basic living conditions, and working and living in often chaotic and volatile environments.

Security and Safety

Because Doctors Without Borders’ purpose is to bring medical assistance to people in distress, the work may occur in settings of active conflict, or in post-conflict environments, in which there are inherent risks, potential danger and ongoing threats to safety and security. MSF acknowledges that it is impossible to exclude all risks, but it does its utmost as an organization to mitigate and manage these risks through strict and comprehensive security protocols.

International staff will be fully informed of the risk associated with a potential assignment before accepting a particular posting. Working for MSF is a deeply personal choice; individuals must determine for themselves the level of risk and the circumstances in which they feel comfortable, based on a full and transparent understanding of the possibilities they may face. Once in the assignment, all MSF staff must strictly observe security rules and regulations; failure to do so may result in dismissal.

Terms of Employment

MSF staff are employees with a salary and benefits.

MSF encourages the completion of multiple assignments. In the medical, non-medical, and coordination streams, there are many possibilities for professional growth within the organization.

Final Thoughts

Despite such challenges, thousands of people have worked with MSF over the years and found their experiences in the field to be deeply rewarding, even life-changing. More than anything else, being an MSF international worker means acting in solidarity with people facing unimaginable medical challenges. Your presence alongside people in times of need sends a profoundly meaningful and human message: “You are not forgotten.”

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations Statement:
MSF-USA is dedicated to creating a diverse, impartial, and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other differences protected by applicable laws.

We seek a diversity of experience and skills for our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our openings.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at recruitment@newyork.msf.org.

We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented communities in the Humanitarian Aid sector to apply.

Safeguarding Statement

All Employees and Representatives of MSF USA have a duty to treat the individuals, families, and communities with whom we interact and serve with dignity and respect, and to ensure their safety and protection. We are committed to fostering a workplace and organizational culture that is safe, inclusive, and free from harassment, abuse, exploitation, and discrimination. This commitment is supported by policies and procedures that promote an environment where misconduct and abuse are not tolerated.

Employment may be contingent upon satisfactory reference checks and/or background screening appropriate to the responsibilities of the role.