Executive Assistant to the International President at MSF International, Geneva

Executive Assistant to the International President at MSF International in Geneva. Full-time. Apply with swipeandhired.

Permanent, full-time contract
Starting date: As soon as possible
Deadline to apply: 13th of November 2026
Compensation and Benefits: MSF practice is to offer the compensation and benefits package in line with the MSF entity offering the contract.

At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
MSF is committed to preventing abuse, inappropriate behaviour, lack of integrity and financial misconduct in its work and care spaces. The successful candidate will be expected to comply with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and standards of professional behaviour.
We are committed to removing barriers for people with specific accessibility needs. If you need an adjustment to the recruitment process to be considered for the role, please let us know from the beginning of the selection process.

MSF INTERNATIONAL
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF International is the legal entity that binds MSF’s 26 sections, 28 associations and other branch offices together. Registered in Switzerland, MSF International provides coordination, information and support to the MSF Movement, as well as implements international projects and initiatives as requested.

JOB PURPOSE
The IP Executive Assistant (EA) provides high-level strategic, organisational and administrative support to the International President, enabling effective leadership, governance, decision-making and execution of the IP’s responsibilities.
The EA supports far beyond administrative coordination - they act as a strategic partner, anticipating needs, streamlining decision making, and ensuring the IP’s time is focused on the highest impact priorities.
The postholder will pre-emptively maintain and refine internal processes while coordinating internal and external resources to expedite workflows, and to plan and orchestrate work to ensure priorities are met, organisational goals are achieved, and best practices are upheld.

CONTEXT
The Executive Assistant accompanies the IP at the heart of the organisation, providing a pivotal role in creating the conditions that allow the IP to perform at their highest level within the complex globally interdependent MSF network.
This means clear organisation of priorities, managing multiple schedules, preparing briefing materials, coordinating cross functional communication, and acting as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
It involves anticipating needs before they arise, filtering information intelligently, and ensuring priorities stay aligned with organisational goals.
The postholder becomes an extension of the IP’s leadership presence, helping maintain momentum, clarity, and efficiency across the wider team. As such there is a business requirement for the post holder to be a visible presence and point of contact for the IP and to be physically based in the Geneva office.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  1. Provides executive support
  1. Organises and streamlines administrative processes and planning to ensure focus on deadlines and deliverables
  1. Ensures relevant, timely and quality communication and documentation is created for, on behalf of and available to the IP
  1. Manages internal and external relationships

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
The incumbent commits to contribute to a safe, supportive, inclusive, equitable, diverse, respectful, and healthy workplace, free from abuse and other misconduct. They will not engage in any form of abuse including those detailed in MSF Typologies of Abuse and when an employee suspects or observes abuse, they will report it to protect others.

Experience and Knowledge

Professional skills

Personal skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Note: All offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and to appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her/their understanding of these recruitment procedures.