About the Organization

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Switzerland, also known as Doctors Without Borders, is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to populations in distress and to victims of natural or man-made disasters and victims of armed conflict, irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. The organization is built on a safe organizational culture of respect, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion for all staff and partners.

Operating in some of the most challenging environments in the world, MSF Switzerland adheres to the principles of neutrality and impartiality. The organization fosters a workplace where diverse voices are encouraged and supported across all nationalities and beliefs. We are committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards, ensuring that our medical interventions are backed by robust administrative and financial integrity.

MSF Switzerland provides an environment that values professional growth and a deep commitment to humanitarian action. Our teams work collaboratively to improve the human condition, often in remote or exploration areas, to ensure health services reach those in greatest need. Joining MSF means becoming part of a globally recognized force for humanity that prioritizes saving lives above all else.

At MSF, we strive to create a workplace built on safety and inclusion for individuals of all genders, ages, and ability statuses. We believe that diversity among our employees strengthens our ability to respond to global crises. Our recruitment process is rigorous and transparent, seeking candidates who share our core mission and values.

We explicitly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions. MSF is dedicated to narrowing the gender gap in humanitarian leadership and provides an enabling environment for all staff to thrive. We ensure that every employee has the opportunity to contribute to our life-saving mission while upholding the integrity of the "MSF Way".

Job Description and Strategic Impact

The FIN/HR Assistant plays a vital strategic role in ensuring the operational success of MSF projects by managing the dual pillars of human resources and financial administration. Based in Nekemte, this position ensures strict control over monetary resources and legal compliance with local labor and fiscal laws. The Assistant is responsible for the accuracy of payroll, the integrity of personnel files, and the reliability of financial documentation.

This role is essential for maintaining the high level of accountability that MSF requires to deliver its medical programs. By implementing cash management procedures and monitoring expenditures, the FIN/HR Assistant ensures that funds are available for daily needs and emergency project activities. The strategic impact lies in bridging administrative tasks with field implementation, supporting project teams even in remote locations.

A "day-in-the-life" in this role involves processing supplier payments, drafting employment contracts, and updating social security records. The Assistant also supervises support staff, such as cleaners and cooks, and manages the movements and accommodations of project personnel. This position requires a balance of technical accounting skills and the ability to handle human resource processes with confidentiality and precision.

Professional growth in this position is supported by direct mentorship from the Project FIN/HR Manager and exposure to international NGO standards. The Assistant will gain extensive experience in accounting software, HR database management, and recruitment processes. This role offers a unique platform to develop a career in humanitarian administration while directly contributing to improved healthcare access in Ethiopia.

Job Positions and Requirements

1. FIN/ HR Assistant

Educational Qualification: Desirable finance, business, or administration-related diploma.

Work Experience: Essential previous working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs. Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.

Job Location: Nekemte, Ethiopia.

Employment Type and Salary: Full-time contract until June 30, 2027; Starting Base Salary of USD 869 (payable in ETB).

No. Required: 1.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Technical Proficiency: Essential computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet applications.

• Language Skills: High level of command in oral and written English; command of Afan Oromo is highly desirable.

• Administrative Expertise: Strong skills in payroll calculation, contract preparation, and personal file management.

• Financial Acumen: Basic financial and business analysis skills to execute accounting tasks and ensure expenditure control.

• Behavioral Competencies: Demonstrated ability in teamwork, flexibility, stress management, and a strong commitment to MSF principles.

• Logistics Support: Experience in supervising staff movements, accommodations, and office/accommodation stock monitoring.

How to Apply

To ensure a streamlined and efficient recruitment process, MSF Switzerland requires all applications to be submitted through a specific online form. Please be clearly informed that scanned certificates or heavy attachments are NOT required during the initial application phase. Original educational documents and work experience certificates will be required only for physical verification for those who progress to the assessment stage.

Only short-listed candidates who meet the required document standards and technical criteria will be contacted for further assessment. MSF maintains a strict policy regarding the sincerity of declarations; the use of false documents will lead to automatic cancellation of the application or termination of employment. We value transparency and integrity throughout the selection cycle.

Interested applicants must submit their CV and a targeted application letter highlighting their relevant experience in FIN and HR tasks. The application should be submitted via the official MSF Switzerland Nekemte recruitment form: FIN/ HR ASSISTANT – Fill in form. Please note that applications in any other form will not be accepted.

Application Deadline

May 16, 2026

Official Application Link / Contact

Apply via the official form: Apply link