MSF OCA
Recruitment values

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. As a non-profit, self-governed movement of over 63,000 dedicated professionals, we provide life-saving medical assistance to people affected by armed conflict, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and exclusion from healthcare. Our work is guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence, and neutrality.

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WE RECRUIT TRANSPARENTLY

Our recruitment processes are transparent, fair, and free of charge. At no stage will MSF ask for money, goods, services, or any personal or sexual favors in exchange for a job or for progressing in the recruitment process. Any request of this kind is illegal and constitutes an abuse of power. If you are asked for, or offered, anything in exchange for a job with MSF, we strongly encourage you to report it through rbu@amsterdam.msf.org. Reporting such behavior will not negatively affect your application.

MSF does not tolerate bribery, favoritism, exploitation, or abuse of any kind. As a candidate, you will face consequences should you engage in such behaviour, and MSF reserves the right to refuse or terminate collaboration with anyone found to be involved. As part of our commitment to integrity, MSF verifies all documents submitted during recruitment. Applications containing false or fraudulent documents will be removed from the recruitment process.

WE VALUE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

MSF OCA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE WOMEN

At MSF, we are committed to continuously strengthening our recruitment processes to ensure a balanced and equitable assessment of candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and potential. All applications are carefully assessed for demonstrated experience and expertise, while also recognizing the capacity for learning, development, and future contribution. We maintain a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive. In particular, we encourage women, as well as individuals from historically under-represented groups, to apply and contribute to our diverse and dynamic organization.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING

We are committed to promoting and maintaining an environment where everyone associated with us —or who comes into contact with our activities— feels safe, respected, and valued.
Our safeguarding approach prioritizes the wellbeing and dignity of the communities we assist, as well as that of our staff and partners. MSF-OCA’s Code of Conduct sets out clear standards for responsible behaviour grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability. All employees are expected to comply with this Code of Conduct and avoid any behaviour that violates it. Particular care must be taken to prevent harm to those most at risk, including children, adolescents, patients, and people with disabilities.

WE PROTECT YOUR DATA

We process your personal data in compliance with relevant data protection legislation and ensuring transparency, security, and lawful processing. Your data is used to evaluate your suitability for roles, with access restricted to authorized staff. We adhere to data minimization and retention policies. You have a right to be informed but also to withdraw consent, access, correct, and delete your information.
To exercise these rights, contact amsterdam.recruitment@amsterdam.msf.org. If you are concerned about how your data is being used or if you want to file a complaint, contact us at dpo@amsterdam.msf.org.