Head of Communications

• Location: Czechia, Prague
• Type of cooperation: Fulltime Employment Contract
• Preferred start date: April/May 2026

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

We are looking for a new colleague to join our team at the MSF CZ to lead the Communications department. As Head of Communications, you will set and lead the MSF CZ overall communications and advocacy strategy, ensuring high-quality, consistent and impactful messaging aligned with internal values, brand and long-term objectives. You will also lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, manage reputational risks, and drive innovation in the area of public communications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Direction & Planning
  • Define, lead, and continuously evaluate MSF’s communications and advocacy strategies in the Czech Republic and in Slovakia. Make sure they are aligned with long-term objectives, global MSF positioning and our principle of témoignage.
  • Actively contribute a communications perspective to the strategic decision-making of MSF CZ as a member of the MSF CZ Management Team.
  • Oversee departmental budget management and resource planning within Board-approved frameworks.
• Execution & Coordination
  • Ensure coherent, high-quality execution of all communications activities across media relations, digital channels, social media, campaigns, events, publications, and public engagement.
  • Lead, support, and develop the Communications Department, including the Missing Maps team, fostering accountability, creativity, and professional growth.
  • Directly manage a multidisciplinary team of approximately 10 professionals.
• Content Strategy & Editorial Quality
  • Provide strategic leadership in storytelling and content development, ensuring editorial excellence, relevance, and impact.
  • Safeguard the consistent application of MSF principles, values, and brand identity across all communications outputs.
• Cross-functional Integration and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Work closely with Fundraising, HR, and other departments to ensure integrated, consistent, and effective public messaging.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising on unified campaign narratives and donor communications.
  • Collaborate and coordinate with MSF SITS (Shared IT Services) in relevant areas concerning external communications.
  • Maintain and further develop strong relationships with media, journalists, partners, and other key stakeholders.
  • Represent MSF CZ in internal, regional, and international communications forums as required.
• Risk & Reputation Management
  • Lead and coordinate public communications during emergencies, crises, or sensitive situations that may affect MSF’s reputation in the Czech Republic or Slovakia.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and principled responses in line with MSF’s values and international guidance.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Lead and support additional communications priorities of MSF CZ, particularly related to the new brand strategy, digitalisation, and automation.
  • Actively track emerging trends in AI and digital communication, and translate them into practical, ethical uses that increase the effectiveness, reach, and efficiency of MSF’s communications while safeguarding the organization‘s values, principles and data.
    

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• University degree in Communications, International Relations, Political Science, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience, ideally within the humanitarian, NGO, or mission-driven sector, with demonstrated expertise in strategic and crisis communications.
• Strong strategic and conceptual thinking, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and deliver both long-term strategies and short-term initiatives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in Czech and English (written and verbal).
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional networks nationally (media, journalists, NGOs) and internationally (MSF offices, partners, field projects).
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and MSF’s identity and positioning.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaborative leadership, team development, and people management.
• High level of flexibility, resilience, and availability in a dynamic and crisis-driven environment.
• Willingness to undertake short-term field visits or missions is an asset.
• Fluency in Czech and English (C1/C2), knowledge of additional languages such as French, Spanish, or Arabic is an asset
• User knowledge of MS Office (we work on the MS 365 platform)
• Legal entitlement to work in the Czechia (residency, valid work visa etc.)

WE ARE OFFERING

• Full-time employment Contract for one year with possibility of extension
• Fair monthly gross remuneration from CZK 61.800,- based on experience, in accordance with the MSF's internal remuneration policy
• Flexible working setup – flexible working hours with core hours from 10:00 to 15:00
• Possibility of flexible remote work 
• Work for one of the largest humanitarian and medical organizations in the world
• International working environment with friendly and experienced teams
• Supportive pet-friendly office space
• Employee 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

HOW TO APPLY?

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

• your CV – with up-to-date information about your professional experience
• your Cover Letter in Czech – 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 Saturday 31st of January 2026 EOD.

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Selected candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the deadline.