Directors Office Coordinator

MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.

We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases, and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death.

People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/ Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they intersect.

Effective immediately, MSF-OCA is looking for a:

Directors Office Coordinator

Based in Amsterdam

Objective

As the Directors Office Coordinator, you are responsible for the functioning of the Directors Office’s secretariat and advisory roles, including effective internal communications, coordination between executive, governance and associative bodies, and collaboration across the OCA Partnership and with the wider MSF movement.

Main Responsibilities

• Across OCA and MSF Netherland’s executive, governance and associative bodies, you facilitate decision-making flows, supporting the responsible Management Team (MT) member, OCA Council Chair and MSF Netherlands President, working with the relevant platform support and ensuring that agendas and supporting documents are high-quality and in accordance with their TORs.
• You support the Management Team’s workplan, in close collaboration with Business Operations, ensuring strategic topics are progressed including the MSF movement’s collective priorities and decision-making processes.
• You support the development of OCA’s associative community, maintaining active working relations with partner association teams and facilitating their connection with OCA’s governance.
• You take the lead on strategic topics as delegated by the General Director and Management Team.
• You supervise the provision of support to executive, governance and associative bodies and animate the Executive and Departmental Assistants group to support the smooth collective running of associative bodies and executive platforms.
• You advise on the role and terms of reference for OCA and MSF Netherlands executive, governance and associative bodies, in close collaboration with the Control Unit.
• You supervise internal communication across OCA and MSF NL ensuring it functions to support OCA’s strategic agenda.

Candidate Profile

• 8+ years of experience in the non-profit sector including management experience, strategy development and/or business support unit such as Finance or Legal. Prior experience in MSF supporting executive, governance, or associative bodies is a strong asset.
• Previous MSF experience is a prerequisite.
• Proactive and curious, with the ability to observe what is happening in the organisation, investigate issues in depth, and lean into complex or emerging topics.
• Forward‑looking and analytical, able to anticipate upcoming needs or challenges.
• Capable of advising senior leadership, including the General Director, priorities, risks, and actions that need to move forward.
• Highly organised, with strong orientation skills and an interest in governance and organisational functioning.
• Previous managerial experience is a strong asset.
• Experience in internal communication is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of organisational planning processes and how they link to strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Fluency in English is required.

We Offer

A challenging position within a stimulating, professional working environment in a major international organization.

A Dutch employment contract, based on 40 hours per week. The contract is for one year with a renewal option.

A gross monthly salary in scale 17 with a current salary range between € 4,875 and € 6,711, the precise amount will depend on relevant work experience, based on a full-time appointment, if based in The Netherlands).

Other benefits include:

· 30 days off (based on a full-time employment)

· A premium free pens ion where MSF covers 100% of the monthly pension contribution

· 8% holiday allowance, paid out with the salary in May

· Commuting allowance (terms and conditions apply) & work from home allowance

· L&D will support you with a variety of learning and development opportunities with internal and external trainings and courses

· An environment that fosters diversity, with colleagues from around the world representing various cultures and background

Application

If you recognise yourself in this profile and meet the requirements, we welcome you to apply directly via the Apply button on his page and upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document (only applications with a motivation letter will be included in the process).

The closing date for applications is May 11th, 2026, at 23:59.

Information

For more information about the recruitment procedure, please contact: Masha Petrovic (recruiter) at [email protected]

***No agencies please***