Join MSF OCG as a Cell Supply Referent!

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.

The position is to ensure the effective functioning, coherence, development, implementation and continuous improvement of the supply chain across assigned missions by acting as the primary operational reference and coordination point between field, cell, headquarters, and MSF Log. The position exists to safeguard supply chain performance, readiness, and alignment with MSF standards and operational priorities, particularly in complex and emergency contexts.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of the country supply chain strategy and set-up, conducting ongoing analysis of context and risks to ensure agility and resilience.
• Provide expert technical advisory on all supply chain functions and build the capacity of staff and partners through training, tools, and guidance.
• Oversee and assure the quality of critical areas of supply chain; procurement, inventory management, warehousing, transportation and distribution, ensuring compliance and accountability.
• Ensure integration of supply chain planning with program design, collaborating with teams to ensure feasible, cost-effective solutions that enable program delivery.
• Monitor supply chain performance indicators, analyzing data to drive improvement and mitigate operational and compliance risks.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and suppliers to strengthen the supply ecosystem.
• Guarantee emergency preparations for the supply chain and scale operations rapidly to meet urgent needs during sudden-onset crises.

Your profile

Education

Essential:

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.

Desired:

• Professional certification in Supply Chain, e.g. APICS and CIPS, is an asset.

Additional training in data management is an advantage.

Experience

Essential:

• MSF field experience in supply chain management.

Desired:

• Strong experience in MSF emergencies is an advantage.
• Experience in capacity building and supporting remote teams.
• Hands on experience with ERP systems, reporting and analytical tools.

Languages

Essential:

• French C1/2
• English C1/2

Desired:

• Arabic is an asset B1 / B2

Skills/ Technical competencies

• Practical mastery of procurement, logistics, warehousing, transportation and distribution, with specific knowledge of compliance, emergency response, and risk mitigation.
• Proven ability to develop supply chain strategies, analyze complex operational environments, provide high-level supply technical guidance, and build the capacity of national staff and partners.
• Proficiency in supply chain management ERP systems, Power BI and data analysis tools to optimize planning, reporting and performance monitoring.
• Substantial field experience leading supply chains in volatile emergencies, requiring strong skills in stakeholder negotiation and agile decision-making.

Personal Abilities/Qualities

• Leadership
• Adaptability & Resilience.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Analytical & Decisive judgement.
• Networking
• Planning and time management.

Terms of employment

• Full-time position 100% (40h/week)
• Open-ended contract
• Working place: Geneva, Switzerland, with frequent travel abroad (Flex position)
• Swiss residency while under contract mandatory (because of the frequent travel)
• Ideal start date: As Soon As Possible
• 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 February 15^th, 2026.

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.