OCA Council Officer

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 work together.

With immediate effect MSF-Netherlands is looking for an:

OCA Council Officer (100%)

Based in Amsterdam – preferred

Another OCA Head Office location (e.g. Berlin or London) may be considered

The Operational Center Amsterdam (OCA) Council oversees the joint implementation of the social mission objectives of the OCA. It consists of two members of the partner boards, and the chair of the Medical Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee.

This position falls functionally under the OCA Council Chair and hierarchically reporting to the Head of Director’s Office.

Are you looking for a role where you can be a spider in the web, contribute to thinking with the OCA Chair on governance issues and at the same time assist also in supporting tasks? Are you able to work independently and can you easily switch in demanding tasks?Would you like nothing more than to use these skills to make a difference for people in need?

Main responsibilities

As the OCA Council Officer, you support the OCA Council, Chair and Vice-Chair, through identifying, prioritising and implementing objectives and key themes pertaining to the governance of OCA. The OCA associative network is integrated within the governance processes of OCA through coordination with the Associative Standing Committee.

This role includes tasks and activities in the evening and weekends (occasionally).

Responsibilities and activities

• Support the OCA governance entities operate and conduct its governance and practical duties and responsibilities optimally

• The OCA Council and its sub-committees are informed and acting upon priorities, risks, and dependencies both inside OCA and within the MSF movement

• Assimilating large quantities of written and verbal communication quickly and produce accurate, timely minutes

• Management of Council and Committee -related administrative concerns including meetings, quality of documentation, archives, and institutional memory of the Committees

• Decisions and actions of Council and Committees are maintained, prioritized, and implemented

• Content at the OCA Café including related to OCA Committees and Council accountability is planned and implemented

• Support the Director’s Office in the effective management of our governance entities, working in tandem with the other OCA Council Officer; improving our ways of working and efficiencies with process and software improvements

Other tasks as needed  

Candidate Profile

You are a motivated, enthusiastic person and service minded. You are keen on helping others. You have a hands-on mentality. You can work independently in supporting the OCA Council Chair and used to work in an international environment.

• BSc/MSc working level (Communication, Political Sciences, (Executive) Office Management)

• 3+ years’ experience in project management

• Self-starter who takes initiative, work independently, and can facilitate Council Members’ work, from administrative to strategic concerns

• Understanding of Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint and Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Deep understanding of the humanitarian landscape (MSF and beyond)

• Availability is requested for evenings/weekends - occasionally, will be compensated (time for time)

• Fluency in English both oral and written is required

Competencies

• Good communication, analytical and conceptual skills

• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking, prioritization of tasks and working under pressure 

• Integrity, sensitivity and able to work with confidential information

• Service orientation, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills

• Stress resilient, flexible and able to multi-task in a demanding environment

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such, MSF is by choice (Chantilly) an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and commitment and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.  

We offer  

A dynamic position within a stimulating, professional working environment in a major international organisation.

This is a structural position. We offer a Dutch employment contract, based on 40 hours per week. The contract is for one year with renewal option (subject to satisfactory performance).  

A gross monthly salary between € 3,223 and € 4,437 depending on relevant work experience, based on a fulltime appointment.   

Other benefits include:

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

• A premium free pension 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

• Hybrid working is possible (upon prior arrangement)

• L&D support 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

• Discounted daily lunch at the office

In case your location is other than The Netherlands but based in a country with an OCA Head Office we offer you a local employment contract with a local salary and local benefits, based on 40 hours per week.

Application

Do you recognise yourself in this profile? We welcome you to apply directly via our website and upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document.

The closing date for applications is 2 April 2025 23.59CET.   

Please note the application deadline specified above may be subject to change at MSF-Netherland’s discretion. 

Selection will be by means of one interview round and will take place in the week of 7 April 2025.

Information

Curious and wish further information about the recruitment procedure? You can contact Irene Tellekamp (Team Recruitment) at irene.tellekamp@amsterdam.msf.org.   

***No agencies please***