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 together.

With immediate effect and until 31 December 2026, the Project Management Office/LGBTQIA+ TIC project team is looking for a  

LGBTQI+ Inclusion Medical Implementer – TIC Project

Countries with legal MSF offices will be considered

local salary grid will apply

The LGBTQI+ Inclusion TIC Project acknowledges the unique challenges faced by LGBTQI+ individuals in accessing healthcare. This internal MSF project promotes inclusive care within our activities and advises our medical operations globally.

Main responsibilities 

As part of the LGBTQI+ inclusion for MSF Health Project, a project team of 5, you are responsible for supporting and direct engagement with the implementation phase of the developed LGBTQI+ inclusion framework across multiple project locations, to be finalized by the end of 2026. During the implementation phase, working in close collaboration with other team members, including on the training material for inclusion as well as working in close collaboration with MSF country project teams. You understand the (medical) sensitivity and the different characteristics of team dynamics, enabling translations of advice into practical and hands-on implementation into project countries.

This role is pivotal to the successful implementation of the project, demanding robust project management skills combined with a solid medical background and understanding Ensuring a seamless implementation process also requires effective networking and active engagement with stakeholders across multiple MSF entities and locations, alongside fostering strong community involvement.

Responsibilities and activities

• Mentoring, coaching and training of project teams on LGBTQIA+ inclusionframework

• Development of training material in collaborationwith L&D manager

• In-person support and guiding project teams on (medical) implementation of LGBTQIA+ inclusion framework in different locations of LGBTQIA+ inclusion framework

• Document lessons learned to apply to future implementations and develop case studies for future projects to understand challenges and possible solutions for inclusion of LGBTQIA+

• Participate in internal dissemination of lessons learned and change management efforts

• Motivate colleaguestocreateinclusive working environment

Candidate Profile

We encourage LGBTQIA+ identifying individuals to apply; at MSF, we value diversity in background, thought, and identity, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Able to work autonomous and independent

• Strong motivation to workwith LGBTQI+ community

• Committedto an inclusive culture thatencourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees

• Understanding of how MSF structures and how MSF operates on project level

• Strong networking- and influencingcapabilities

• Demonstrated project management skills

• Background in health promotion, community engagement or advocacy is an asset

• Strong interpersonal- and interculturalcommunication skills. Role model of values and collaborative spirit

Required: 

• Medical degree – nursing/doctor/midwife degree or paramedical degree in field of expertise or public health background

• Valid registration/license in your expert field (e.g. nurse, doctor, midwife)

• MSF experience on project level is required (e.g. MedCo, PMR)

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required; additional languages are an asset (French, Spanish, Arabic)

• Experience in projectmanagement, ability to guide people through change

• Flexibility to travel to country programs across all countries MSF has projects (occasionally)

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  

An exciting position within a stimulating, professional working environment in a major international organisation The start date for the position is preferable as soon as possible.

If residing in The Netherlands

A Dutch employment contract is offered, based on 40 hours per week, with an end date of 31 December 2026 With renewal option, subject to budget and good performance.

A gross monthly salary range between 4,875 and 6,711 euro (function grid level 17) 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

• Discounted daily lunch at the office

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

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

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

If you are located somewhere else, we can only contract in another country where we have an MSF office. The local contract and salary grid will then apply.

Application

Are you getting excited by reading this vacancy? Do you recognise yourself in this profile and meet the requirements?

We welcome you to apply directly via the Apply button on this page and upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document (only applications with motivation will be included in the procedure).

The deadline for application is 1 March 2026 at 23h59 CEST

Selection will be by means of one or two interview rounds. The first-round interviews are scheduled to take place in the week of 9 March 2026. A written test might be part of the process.

Information

Are you interested in the position? And do you want further information about the position? Please contact the Project Manager - LGBTQI+ Inclusion, Ella Lambe, ella.lambe@paris.msf.org.

If you are interested in this post and would like additional information about the recruitment procedure, the terms and conditions, the organisation, please contact your recruiter Irene Tellekamp, irene.tellekamp@amsterdam.msf.org

***No agencies please***