Head of Learning & Development

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.

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 centres.

OCG's Strategic Ambitions 2026–2031 set the direction for the organisation and require OCG to continuously develop and adapt the capabilities, leadership and ways of working needed to deliver its social mission in an evolving operational environment. Within this context, the HR strategy and ongoing HR transformation aim to strengthen how OCG attracts, develops, supports and enables its global workforce. Learning & Development is a key contributor to this ambition, supporting the development of the knowledge, skills, competencies and behaviours required across the organisation.

L&D works in close partnership with Operations and other departments in programmes and HQ to understand current and emerging development needs and translate them into relevant learning and development approaches. It contributes to an inclusive culture of learning and continuous development, supporting staff to grow in their roles and enabling OCG to strengthen the capabilities required to deliver its social mission now and in the future.

Strategy and HR Management Team As a member of the HR Management Team, contributes to the development and implementation of the HR strategy and HR transformation, bringing the learning, development and capability perspective. Defines and steers the L&D strategy and multi-year programme, translating organisational and operational priorities into clear L&D priorities and plans. Advises the HR Director, senior management and relevant stakeholders on learning, development, leadership and capability needs and priorities.

Learning and Development Ensures a coherent and inclusive OCG-wide approach to identifying individual and organisational learning and capability needs and translating them into relevant solutions. Leads OCG's approach to leadership and management development, including the development of the capabilities and behaviours expected…