General Director of MSF Czech Republic

• Location: Czechia, Prague
• Type of cooperation: Fulltime Employment Contract

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is one of the largest humanitarian and medical organizations in the world with projects in more than 70 countries. It focuses on providing emergency medical assistance to populations affected by wars, natural disasters or lack of basic health care. 

The main objectives of the MSF Czech Republic (MSF CZ) include recruiting new staff for missions abroad, acquiring donations and informing the public about the organisation's work in crisis areas. 

Cooperation in MSF CZ

MSF CZ is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as its General Director. This role is responsible for the overall management of the MSF CZ office and team, ensuring the achievement of both short- and long-term strategic objectives. The General Director will oversee all activities in the Czech Republic, and as adequate in Slovakia, including Communications, Fundraising, Human Resources, and Finance, in alignment with MSF’s core values and principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and implementation of multi-year strategic plans and annual action plans.
• Represent MSF in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, including legal representation and public advocacy.
• Represent MSF in the media, including public advocacy, ensuring accurate and impactful communication of MSF’s mission and activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, civil society, donors and the humanitarian and medical communities.
• Oversee recruitment of internationally mobile staff and office personnel.
• Ensure high standards of financial accountability and transparency.
• Inspire and manage a team of 40+ staff, fostering a professional and value-driven work environment.
• Support collaboration with the MSF Shared IT Service Center (SITS) hosted in the Czech Republic.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of senior management experience (ideally in in the humanitarian or aid sector)
• Experience in humanitarian work at a senior level; MSF field experience is a strong asset
• Fluent in English and Czech/Slovak; French is an additional asset
• Strong strategic planning, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Strong negotiation and public relation skills
• Proven analytical and political skills, including ability to negotiate and advocate to diverse audiences
• Ability to meet timelines and work under pressure and deliver high quality
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and complex projects
• Strong affinity with the MSF Charter and commitment to the humanitarian principles of MSF: independence, impartiality and neutrality
• Willingness to travel internationally, including field visits
• Familiarity with the Czech and Slovak NGO and political sectors

WE ARE OFFERING

• Full-time employment Contract
• Fair remuneration and benefits in accordance with the MSF's internal remuneration policy: 5 weeks of vacation, sick days, loyalty days, language trainings, professional development, contribution to sport and leisure activities
• Work in international environment with friendly, experienced and professional team
• Experinces in one of the largest humanitarian and medical organizations in the world
• Flexible working setup – flexible working hours with core hours from 10:00 to 15:00.
• Possibility for remote work (work at the MSF CZ office at least once a week is required)
• Supportive pet-friendly office space

HOW TO APPLY?

If interested, please send your application to the email address: hr-cz@prague.msf.org with subject “GD Recruitment”. Application must include:

• your CV – with up-to-date information about your professional experience
• your cover letter – please indicate what you consider important for us to know but did not fit in your CV; we are interested in your personal message, not generic/generated motivation

Please note that incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the specified criteria will not be included in the recruitment process. 

Applications are open until 7th of November 2025 EOD.

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