International Mobile Staff Recruitment

MSF bases its humanitarian actions on the principles and values included in its Charter. These values, these ideals – neutrality, impartiality, non-discrimination, personal commitment, medical ethics and respect for human dignity – are lived and practiced daily, through decisions made by the organisation as a whole and by each of its members individually.

We are looking for people that want to commit to multiple assignments and a long-term career in humanitarian aid. Hiring and training an employee is a major investment for MSF and we want to hire international staff who want to grow within the organisation. 

Previous experience helps to ensure that skills are of a sufficient level and ensure credibility with local contacts. Internships are not recognised as professional experience. Previous NGO experience is highly valued. Most of the positions for International Mobile Staff in MSF are managerial/supervisor positions, and former people management experience is highly valued in our recruitment process.

During conflicts and other violent situations, MSF teams offer healthcare services to the entire population, provide care to refugees and people who have become displaced within their own country. 

Given the nature of our mission and the contexts we operate in, we ask that our staff leave for missions without their partner and/or family.

In order to leave with Médecins Sans Frontières, you must be in good health and have received the standard vaccinations (as a minimum, measles, yellow fever, DTP and polio). Depending on which country you are sent to, you may also need to receive additional vaccinations and take preventive measures to avoid certain diseases.

As we work in many different contexts, language competencies are needed to be able to join MSF. English is mandatory and knowing French is highly rated. Arabic, Spanish, and Portuguese is also beneficial.