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Work in the projects

Interested in joining an assignment with MSF – Netherlands/Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA)? We are actively seeking qualified medical and non-medical professionals to join our dedicated team in the projects. Working internationally with MSF is an opportunity to gain new skills and develop your career. You can apply for international roles and be placed in one of the projects as an International Mobile Staff member. Working in an international position enables you to find professional growth opportunities such as working in new environments, contexts, contact with new and different cultures and exposure to different living conditions. Are you currently employed? You can still apply and become part of our pool. You only become contractually bound to MSF once you depart on your project. Applying for a profile means that you are applying to a pool rather than a specific position. If you are accepted to a pool, you will be offered a position based on your relevant experience and the outcome of the selection process.

This page is specifically designed for individuals who:

- Possess previous experience working with MSF the Netherlands/OCA in one of our projects (depending on your residence) or

- Are residents of The Netherlands

To see what positions we have available, or to apply, you can click here.

Questions?

If you still have any questions about where to apply, our positions or the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team of MSF the Netherlands (OCA): amsterdam.recruitment@amsterdam.msf.org

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Diversity & inclusiveness

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. Our diversity fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our beneficiaries and the communities in which we work. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

FAQ

  • Working for MSF

    Can I work for MSF for a short period?

    No, in order to do our work in the most qualitative and effective way we will need you to work for 9 to 12 months in one of our projects. Exceptions might be made if there’s a specific emergency project, then we apply different requirements and have separate application and training procedures. If that is the case, you will find specific job profiles on our website.

    Can I choose the country I want to work in?

    The short answer is no. We ask you to be flexible and willing to work where you are most needed. However, any special skills and/or restrictions you might have are taken into consideration. When we offer you a position, the final decision to accept a post is made by you.

    Do you send couples to the field to work in the same project?

    No, our policy is not to take on couples. Living conditions in the field and the need for team cohesion make it impossible for us to place couples in the same project. Furthermore, it would be very unlikely that two suitable positions would arise in the same project at the same time.

    Can I take my partner or family with me?

    In principle, it is not possible to take your partner or family to a project country, predominantly due to safety reasons. A few locations are suitable for families, and occasionally some coordinator positions in the capital city of a project country may be accompanied. However, before being placed in a coordinator position, you first need some years of work experience within MSF projects.

  • Compensation, pay and benefits

    What is the salary?

    A salary grid is applicable, where salary depends on responsibility involved in the position and the amount of previous experience. All general living costs in the project are covered by MSF.

    Am I insured?

    Yes, MSF has a special insurance package for all of its field staff covering costs involving travel, healthcare, disability and liability on top of your own basic health insurance.

  • Application requirements

    Are there age restrictions to work internationally for MSF?

    In principle, MSF-Holland (the Dutch branch of MSF) recognises a retirement age of 65. Exceptions are considered up to the age of 69. MSF-Holland will not employ anyone older than 69, as we cannot get the necessary expatriate insurance for them, something we find mandatory to fulfill our duty of care as an employer.

    Ask experience experts

    Is your question not listed here? For more detailed information about joining MSF and any questions you might have, we regularly organise information meetings and webinars. Here you can ask anything to experienced aid workers.

    Personal data processing principles

    We process your personal data with the greatest possible care and only in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Dutch Data Protection Act General Data Protection Act. Take a look at our personal data processing principles.

  • Medical students and volunteers

    Can I do an internship with MSF or do volunteer work?

    No, we do not offer internships in our projects, and it is not possible to volunteer. Because of the nature of our work, we only send out field staff who have a minimum of 2 years work experience. Other than that, we keep our international staff teams as small as possible for security reasons and we find it important to have paid staff that stays with our organisation for multiple mission assignments.

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