International Fundraising Coordinator

Location: Any MSF office*

Contract: Full-time

Duration: This role is subject to two terms of 3 years each (maximum 6 years) 

Starting date: 01.03.2027

Deadline to apply: 23.11.2027

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, able to issue a contract, of their country of residence at the time of application. If no MSF office exists in their country of residence, the successful candidate will be expected to relocate to a country where an MSF office can issue a contract, provided the local legislation allows for that.

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 16 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.

I. CONTEXT

MSF’s operational independence rests on its financial independence: 98 per cent of our funding comes from private sources, raised by 42 decentralised fundraising markets under the movement-wide Global Private Fundraising Strategic Framework (currently GPS 3.0, 2024–2030) and generating a private income of €2.5 billion in 2025. The International Fundraising Coordinator provides executive leadership for movement-wide fundraising coordination and chairs, as a non-voting member, the international fundraising platform (DirFund), which sets the fundraising strategy for the MSF Movement, and the Full DirFund (all fundraising directors). As a member of the International Office Leadership Team (IO-LT), the position contributes to IO direction, policy and other movement priorities, heads the International Office Fundraising Department (FR-IO), composed of 12 staff, with an annual budget of approximately €1.3 million, co-leads the International Digital Engagement Unit (IDEU, seven staff) with the International Communications Coordinator and works closely with the International Finance Coordinator, MSF’s Boards and General Directors. Moreover, the International Fundraising Coordinator represents MSF in external fora, e.g. in the International Fundraising Leadership Forum (IFLF). The role involves regular international travel.

II. PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Provides executive leadership to strategise, direct and oversee the development and execution of MSF’s global fundraising strategy and its governance across the Movement’s decentralised fundraising entities, aligning sections, offices and international platforms to secure sustainable, independent private income for MSF’s operational and organisational ambitions.

III. ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Lead the development, implementation, monitoring and course-correction of MSF’s global fundraising strategic framework (GPS) in line with MSF’s mission and movement-wide priorities, to ensure sustainable growth and diversification of private income.

1. Define and steer the GPS cycle with the DirFund and fundraising directors, translating the movement’s vision into shared priorities, enablers and targets.

2. Monitor and analyse global fundraising performance, income and cost alike, and initiate corrective action where targets are at risk.

3. Provide thought leadership on global fundraising trends, innovation (including digital and AI-driven change) and emerging markets, shaping the movement’s response.

4. Advise on the fundraising potential of new markets and programmes, on fundraising investments and on organisational design for income generation across the Movement.

2. Direct the international fundraising governance processes (DirFund and Full DirFund) as well as the Funding Coordination Community of the ODs within MSF’s federated structure, to ensure effective, timely collective decision-making and coherent follow-through across the movement.

1. Chair and steer the DirFund and the Full DirFund, shaping their priorities, agendas and decision-making in line with MSF’s mission and organisational needs.

2. Broker alignment between sections and offices on complex fundraising-related issues, balancing local ownership of strategies with movement-wide interests.

3. Drive accountability for DirFund decisions, annual priorities and workplan, ensuring that commitments are implemented, monitored and escalated where necessary.

4. Align the fundraising agenda with other international, executive and operational platforms, Funding Units at the Operational Directorates (ODs) and relevant committees, task forces, and working groups, advancing SPARC-related and other movement-wide priorities.

3. Develop and oversee MSF’s international fundraising policies, principles and standards within MSF’s ethical and governance framework, to safeguard MSF’s independence, reputation and donor trust.

1. Lead the development, review and consistent application of movement-wide fundraising policies, such as the Emergency Fundraising Policy.

2. Advise on adherence to fundraising and governance regulations, ethical standards and donor compliance requirements, and strengthen them where needed.

3. Provide strategic direction on emergency fundraising and restricted-income monitoring during major emergencies, coordinating with Finance Directors, Funding Units and Operational Directorates (ODs).

4. Champion values-driven, inclusive leadership, including sponsorship of the Communications and Fundraising DEI Advisory Group.

4. Oversee MSF’s movement-wide fundraising income, expenditure and investments, together with the International Finance Coordinator and team, to oversee and support cost-efficiency, financial sustainability and effective risk management.

1. Oversee international fundraising forecasting and reporting, ensuring alignment between income and expenditure.

2. When needed, develop risk management strategies to mitigate financial, reputational and operational fundraising risks, in close consultation with other functions.

3. With the DirFund, monitor the performance of new fundraising entities and programmes against their business plans and advise on investment decisions.

4. Ensure that consistent internal and external benchmarking systems inform collective and individual strategic decisions and learning.

5. Shape senior associative and executive decision-making and represent MSF externally on fundraising matters, to align fundraising with organisational priorities and strengthen MSF’s position in the sector.

1. Based on the DirFund’s inputs, advise and support the International Board, section Boards, the Secretary General, the International President, ExCom/General Directors and Operations on strategic fundraising matters.

2. Align fundraising with Operations, Communications, Finance and Advocacy through joint strategies, work and project plans.

3. Represent MSF in international fora such as the International Fundraising Leadership Forum (IFLF), conferences and events, to enhance visibility, sector learning and new opportunities.

4. Support the fundraising community in high-value, inter-entity partnerships with major donors, corporations, institutional donors and governments.

6. Represent fundraising in IO and movement leadership as a member of the IO Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction and management of the International Office, to ensure coherent delivery of the IO Multi-Year Plan and services to the movement.

1. Contribute to IO Leadership Team decisions, organisational policy and leadership priorities as the executive lead for fundraising.

2. Build effective working relationships with IO coordinators, directors, operational leadership, communications, finance, legal and other functions.

3. Contribute to IO change processes and to SPARC-related and other movement-wide priorities.

4. Undertake field and office engagement as required to maintain operational understanding and support fundraising strategy.

7. Direct the FR-IO department, co-lead the IDEU and strengthen fundraising leadership capacity across the movement, to ensure the right resources, skills and structures are in place to deliver the international fundraising priorities.

1. Define the strategy, priorities, annual workplan, resources and structure of the FR-IO department, and oversee its annual budget of approximately €1.3 million, taking accountability for performance, financial stewardship, risk and resource choices.

2. Provide overall leadership for the FR-IO department of 12 staff and, together with the International Communications Coordinator, the IDEU (seven staff), directly managing and holding accountable senior staff while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and accountability.

3. Among other key areas like fundraising analysis, strategic partnerships, emergency fundraising, and project management, champion and oversee the international fundraising Capacity Building and Innovation Programme, promoting knowledge-sharing and best practice across sections and offices.

4. Mentor and coach fundraising leaders across the movement, supporting their professional development and succession planning.

IV. SAFEGUARDING REQUIREMENTS FOR 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 (without investigating it) to protect others.

They will ensure respectful management and communication at all levels and that staff and consultants under their supervision understand their responsibilities with respect to required behaviour and report abuse while working for MSF by reinforcing and regularly discussing expected standards of behaviour.

They will welcome complainants, understand how to guide colleagues to appropriate channels, promote and create an environment that does not tolerate abuse or inappropriate behaviour, and guide colleagues to the correct process without investigating. They will ensure that staff know how to complain and keep staff updated on reporting mechanisms.

Education

• Relevant university degree in business administration, non-profit management, international relations or a related field, or equivalent professional competence (essential).

• Advanced degree and/or certification in fundraising or general/executive management (desirable).

Experience

• Proven senior/executive leadership in international or regional fundraising or business development, including developing and executing comprehensive international fundraising strategies (desirable).

• Proven track record in private fundraising, including mass-market and one-to-one donor engagement (essential).

• Proven experience leading geographically dispersed teams in large, matrixed or federated multi-country organisations, contributing to organisational strategy, influencing executive stakeholders and coordinating across decentralised structures (desirable).

• Proven management of large, multi-million budgets (essential).

• Demonstrated strategic vision, executive leadership presence, political acumen, senior-level influencing, decision-making under ambiguity and high emotional intelligence (essential).

• MSF experience at fundraising director level (desirable).

Knowledge

• Strategic planning and organisational design (essential).

• Governance and federation management in a decentralised international organisation (essential).

• Financial oversight and risk management (essential).T

• Policy development, including fundraising regulations, ethics and donor compliance (essential).

• High-level stakeholder management with boards and executive leadership (essential).

• Global fundraising practices, donor motivations and market trends, and commitment to MSF’s principled approach to fundraising (essential).

Languages

• Fluent written and spoken English (essential); French, Spanish or Arabic (an asset).

Other

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to MSF offices, operational contexts and international fora.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding and acceptance of these recruitment procedures.