Accountability & Learning Officer - SPARC M&E Framework Implementation

Location: Any MSF Office*

Contract: 100% - Fixed Term - The term of this assignment is intended to be for a period of two (2) years, nevertheless, the duration of the contract may be subject to the employment regulations and labor laws of the country where the selected candidate is based.

Starting date: ASAP

Deadline to apply: 19th of April 2026

Compensation and Benefits: MSF practice is to offer the compensation and benefits package in line with the MSF entity offering the contract.

*By default, the successful candidate will be offered a contract in the MSF office of their country of residence at the time of application.

I. 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 24 sections, 26 associations and 18 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.

II. POSITION BACKGROUND

In 2026, the Strategic Planning and Resource Cycle (SPARC) began, replacing the previous Resources-Sharing Agreement (RSA4) and kicking off a six-year cycle of strategic activities, resources-sharing and reporting at movement level. The various SPARC workstreams consolidate ongoing projects focused on increasing implementation capacity into Movement-wide priorities and coordinated decision-making processes, informed by collective accountability mechanisms.

One main tool for strengthening accountability and creating opportunities for collective learning is the SPARC Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Framework. The Framework puts in place regular data collection, cross-cutting analysis and reporting on SPARC areas of work. At the heart of the M&E Framework is the approach to connect SPARC reporting with existing monitoring, reporting and learning processes at entity and/or Movement-wide levels. Its high-level design is contained in the SPARC Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with linked thematic M&E Plans distributed among the platforms, working groups or teams responsible for implementing and reporting on SPARC activities.

III. PLACE IN THE ORGANISATION

The Full ExCom is responsible for the implementation of SPARC, delegating specific responsibilities, for example the administration and coordination of the SPARC M&E Framework, to the International Office.

The Accountability & Learning Officer reports to the Deputy Secretary General and collaborates closely with key stakeholders involved in implementing and/or reporting on SPARC activities, including but not limited to:

• Executive International Platforms

• International Platform Coordinators

• Members of the Full ExCom

• Reporting counterparts for the Collective Portfolio and its subsets

• Reporting counterparts in ODs and entities

• Other roles currently under the responsibility of the IO working on providing accountability to the Movement (e.g. Climate & Environment (C&E) mutual accountability framework implementer, the Mutual Accountability and Typology report focal point).

IV. OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

In close collaboration with the above-mentioned stakeholders, the Accountability & Learning Officer administers and coordinates the M&E Framework, bringing technical expertise to support the first implementation of the Framework, ensuring learning-based adaptation as well as timely collection of data and consolidation of analytical reports.

V. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the first implementation of the SPARC M&E Framework, ensuring smooth communication and workflows among stakeholders, documenting learning and adapting the process to ensure success;

• Implement the regular cycle of SPARC reporting as outlined in the SPARC M&E Framework, building stakeholder capacity and ease with the processes and digital reporting tools (e.g. Asana, Power BI);

• Establish and maintain accountability tools, e.g. reporting dashboard, SPARC reporting metrics (OKRs, KPIs) in M&E Plans) in collaboration with implementing stakeholders;

• Ensure smooth data collection, leveraging existing data sources as much as possible and promoting streamlined and fit-for-purpose reporting;

• Consolidate SPARC reports coming from implementing groups or teams, integrating cross-cutting insight, foresight and analysis from all stakeholders;

• Produce regular reports to for review by international governing bodies according to approaches and procedures in the SPARC MoU and M&E Framework;

• Monitor reports for challenges and/or requests for support requiring direct Full ExCom oversight.

Experience: 

• A minimum of five years' experience implementing or coordinating the implementation of monitoring and reporting processes, including data collection and consolidation; 

• Application of established methodologies in non-profit organisational reporting, e.g. Theory of Change, LogFrames, KPIs, MEAL, Appreciative Inquiry or similar– experience with an OKR approach considered an asset; 

• Analysis, report writing and presentation design; 

• Coordination of networked collaborators and stakeholder management. 

Skills: 

• Expertise in monitoring and evaluation methodologies, outcome and learning harvesting and report writing; 

• Expertise in digital project management and reporting tools, in particular Asana and Power BI. 

• Ability to understand the MSF political architecture, dynamics and drivers and to engage effectively across multiple stakeholders involved in SPARC. 

• Ability to successfully communicate complex information in concise and/or visually appealing ways to enable strategic decision-making. 

• Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural and non-violent communication skills. 

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, displaying sound initiative and judgment. 

• Fluently spoken and written English, other language(s) an asset. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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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.

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