Job Description

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:

Learning & Development (L&D) Advisor – Logistics & ICT (90–100%)

1-year contract with possibility of extension

Based in Amsterdam (candidates based in other MSF contracting offices will be considered, and the local salary grid will apply)

Purpose of the job:

MSF Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA) is looking for a Learning & Development Advisor to lead and shape the learning agenda for the Logistics and ICT portfolios.

You will be part of a culturally diverse Learning Solutions team, reporting to the Learning Solutions Manager. You will collaborate with three peers in similar roles (each managing a different portfolio), two instructional designers and four L&D officers. In partnership with colleagues across Talent and Learning, Logistics, and ICT, you will:

• Lead the design of new learning solutions.

• Develop learning pathways.

• Coordinate implementation and monitor outcomes to strengthen individual and organisational capacity.

This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to MSF’s mission by enabling motivated, skilled, and well-prepared staff worldwide.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Learning & Development Portfolio Management

• Develop and implement learning and development strategies and solutions for Logistics and ICT portfolios at OCA and intersectional levels, in line with MSF’s strategic objectives.
• Serve as the primary L&D advisor for the Logistics and ICT departments.
• Conduct learning needs analyses and identify appropriate learning solutions.
• Ensure alignment and coherence of learning initiatives across MSF.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of learning solutions to improve future activities (MEAL).

Project Management

• Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of learning solutions, often managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate annual planning and prioritization of learning activities, projects, and budget.
• Manage course coordination, in-country training deployment, and content creation and curation.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Advise stakeholders on suitable learning approaches and how to effectively use the existing portfolio.
• Share best practices and promote innovation within the Learning Solutions team. Promote the Logistics and ICT learning portfolios, sharing successes, lessons learned, and good practices.
• Collaborate with other MSF sections and operational centers to optimize resources and enhance intersectional cooperation.

Candidate Profile:

Required

• Degree in Learning & Development, Education, Human Resources, Organisational Development, or a related field.
• 2+ years of L&D experience, including advisory roles and designing, coordinating, and evaluating learning solutions.
• Project management experience, including planning, stakeholder coordination, and monitoring delivery.
• Experience identifying learning needs and turning them into practical learning solutions with internal experts.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French and/or another MSF working language is an asset.

Desirable

• Experience working with technical or operational profiles (e.g. Logistics, ICT, Supply) is an asset.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is an asset.
• Familiarity with monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) approaches applied to learning interventions.
• Experience in an international, complex, and/or humanitarian environment is an advantage.
• You are someone who thinks ahead, works independently yet collaboratively, communicates with clarity, and builds strong relationships while ensuring practical, high ‑quality results.
• Availability to travel to other MSF offices.

What we offer:

• Contract: one-year full-time contract with the possibility of extension (renewable based on performance and needs).
• Location: based in Amsterdam with flexibility within other MSF contracting offices (CET time zone overlap required).
• Salary (Amsterdam): Between € 3.743 and € 5.153 gross/month (40 hours/week). The salary is subjected to local conditions and may vary depending on your experience and location.
• Benefits: Premium-free pension, 30 days annual leave (full-time) plus 8% holiday allowance, commuting allowance, personal development budget and more. Depending on local conditions.

Application:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in English as one combined document via the MSF OCA recruitment platform.

The application deadline is March 8th, 2026.