PROJECT COORDINATOR: PAEDIATRIC DAYS

MAIN PURPOSE To lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Paediatric Days project, ensuring the successful delivery of project objectives, conferences, and related initiatives. The role ensures effective governance, stakeholder alignment, resource management, and communication to strengthen humanitarian paediatric knowledge sharing and collaboration across MSF and external partners. JOB OVERVIEW The Project Coordinator is responsible for the overall management and development of the Paediatric Days project. Working closely with the Steering Committee, Content Coordinator, sponsoring sections, and key stakeholders, the role drives project planning, governance, budget management, stakeholder engagement, and operational delivery. The position ensures that project activities, including the Paediatric Days conference and related learning initiatives, are implemented on time, within scope, and in compliance with MSF standards and policies. The role also leads communication efforts, manages project resources, and supports strategic partnerships that contribute to the advancement of humanitarian paediatric healthcare. TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Define and coordinate the project strategy, planning cycle, governance framework, and implementation roadmap to ensure achievement of project objectives.
• Manage and monitor project resources, budgets, timelines, risks, and performance indicators to ensure efficient and compliant project delivery.
• Lead and develop the project team, overseeing recruitment, performance management, collaboration, and knowledge sharing to support high-quality results.
• Coordinate and facilitate governance bodies, including Steering Committee, sponsor, and project meetings, ensuring effective decision-making, reporting, and stakeholder alignment.
• Oversee and ensure the successful planning and delivery of the Paediatric Days conference and associated activities, achieving operational, logistical, and participant engagement objectives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, service providers, and sponsoring entities to strengthen collaboration and project impact.
• Develop and implement communication strategies and visibility initiatives to promote project objectives, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination of knowledge.
• Ensure compliance and quality standards through effective documentation, data management, policy development, risk management, and adherence to MSF regulations and data protection requirements. CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT TASK AND FUNCTIONS SELECTION CRITERIA
• Higher education qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, International Relations, Public Health, Communications, or a related field is essential. Desirable: Specialized training or certification in Project Management
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience managing projects.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and priorities within complex environments.
• Experience planning and delivering events, conferences, or similar large-scale initiatives. CONDITIONS
• Position based in one of MSF Offices.
• Final location will be subject to the employability of the preselected candidate (e.g., residency, work permit, etc.).
• For level HQ-4B positions and if the role is based in one of our offices in Spain, the salary will be at €47.697. If the role is finally located at one of the OCBA regional hubs, compensation will be subject to the local pay scale applicable to that hub.
• Full-time.
• Contract duration: permanent.
• Starting date: December 2026.

HOW TO APPLY
• To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter
• ONLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED IN OUR WEBSITE OR THROUGH THIS LINK WILL BE CONSIDERED
• Closing date: 23 November, 23:59 CET (Central European Time).