Join MSF OCG as a Data Architect!

We are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission.

Below, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for.

Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF

Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?

At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every listed qualification.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.

Context & mission

Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

The MSF movement is built around 5 operational centers supported by 24 sections and offices worldwide. MSF Operational Center Geneva (MSF OCG) is one of these centers.

As a Data Architect, you will integrate the BRIDGE (Bringing Resources & Intelligence for Dynamic Global Engagement) project team, part of the DIP (Data, Innovation and Project) section, within the DSI (Direction of the Systems of Information).

As we are at a crossroad where we are revamping our data platforms, and breaking down the silos, you will play a key role in the architecture, redesign and implementation of the data architecture. Another pillar of this role is to support the implementation and operationalization of master data management, and help shape our broader data governance framework, data catalog strategy, and self-service data platform. You will work across departments to establish data architecture standards, guide project delivery, and ensure the long-term integrity and scalability of our data ecosystem.

This role requires both technical expertise and the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, including data governance leader, product owners, and business executives.

Fixed-term contract for 12 months, with potential for renewal based on evolving project requirements.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Architecture roadmap: Shape and maintain a future-proof data platform roadmap aligned to strategic priorities.
• Platform evolution: Own the design, deployment, and scaling of MSF’s modern data stack.
• Reference Data Foundation: Establish and steward enterprise-wide data referential to serve as single sources of truth for key entities (e.g., people, projects, locations), reducing inconsistencies and redundancies.
• Business alignment: Translate business needs into secure, scalable, interoperable architectural solutions.
• Tool cohesion: Ensure seamless integration across legacy, cloud, departmental systems, and BI/ERP tools.
• Cross-functional delivery: Collaborate with data engineers, BI analysts, and business leaders to produce governed, reliable data assets.
• Standards & best practices: Develop reference architectures, data modelling, and governance protocols for data quality and security with technical documentation.
• Self-Service BI: Enable governed self-service analytics through well-structured data exposure.

Your profile

Education

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification in computer science, data engineering, or related discipline is preferred.

Experience

• Do you have over 5 years of experience in data architecture within complex, hybrid technical environments?
• Have you led the design and implementation of data architecture and master data management tools in enterprise environments, using the Fabric platform for managing data?
• Do you have hands-on experience building data platforms across hybrid ecosystems—combining legacy, on-premises, and cloud-native technologies?
• Have you successfully driven architecture initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams (e.g., business, IT, data governance)?

Languages

• Fluency in English and/or French is required

Skills/ Technical competencies

Azure Cloud & Data Platform

• Architecture design using Azure solutions
• Microsoft Dynamics and other CRM/ERP models
• CI/CD deployment (Azure DevOps)

Data Integration & Pipelines

• Azure Data Factory, Fabric Pipelines
• Knowledge on modern unified solutions (MS Fabric) and Databricks (PySpark)

Modeling & Storage

• Relational and NoSQL data modeling (e.g., SQL Server, Cosmos DB)
• Experience with dimensional, normalized, and Lakehouse models

Governance & Metadata

• Metadata management and lineage using other data catalog tools
• Integration with BI, MDM, and data quality tools

 Security & Compliance

• Data protection via Entra ID
• Key Vault, PasswordState, and compliance with GDPR

Analytics & BI

• Semantic modeling and reporting with Power BI, DAX, and Microsoft Fabric

Terms of employment

• Full-time position 100% (40h/week)
• Fixed-term contract, 12 months
• Working place: Geneva, Switzerland
• Ideal start date: October 2025
• Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 94’440.- to CHF 108’348.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
• Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
• Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
• Relocation package if moving from a different country to Switzerland.

How to apply

Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:

• CV (maximum 2 pages)
• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
• Documents must be submitted in either English or French.

The application deadline is August 24th 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.

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All applications will be treated confidentially.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.