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Location: Any MSF Office
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Starting Date: 1 November 2025
Application Deadline: 24 August 2025
About MSF International
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent, international medical humanitarian organisation providing life-saving care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and healthcare exclusion. Guided solely by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, neutrality, and independence, MSF operates in over 70 countries.
MSF International, based in Switzerland, acts as the central body uniting the organisation’s 24 sections, 27 associations, and 18 branch offices. It coordinates strategic initiatives, disseminates information, and delivers support across the movement.
Role Overview
The International Strategic Partnerships Lead is a key member of the International Fundraising Team (FR-IO), reporting to the International Fundraising Coordinator. This leadership role focuses on strengthening MSF’s ability to establish, manage, and leverage strategic global partnerships in line with the movement’s fundraising strategy—GPS 3.0 (2024–2030).
The position is central to improving international coordination, ensuring alignment across MSF’s 41 fundraising markets, and expanding engagement with corporates, foundations, major donors, influencers, and thought leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Planning
- Leads the development and refinement of MSF’s global partnership strategy, supporting the implementation of GPS 3.0.
- Conducts in-depth analyses of global fundraising opportunities and gaps in partnership potential.
- Establishes a strategic approach to proactively engage and manage high-value international donors and stakeholders.
Internal Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
- Facilitates cross-functional coordination among MSF offices, ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities regarding partnership management.
- Chairs the International Corporate Partnerships Committee (ICPC) or its successor following review.
- Maintains strong working relationships with Communities of Practice (CoPs), philanthropy leaders, international finance, and communication units.
External Engagement and Relationship Development
- Identifies and cultivates new global opportunities with corporates, foundations, and high-value individual supporters, where aligned and approved by relevant offices.
- Leads or supports engagement events and initiatives to strengthen global donor relationships.
- Ensures consistency in ethical storytelling, brand alignment, and mission-focused donor engagement.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Develops key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of partnership strategies.
- Continuously evaluates outcomes, making recommendations based on evidence and data insights.
Candidate Profile
Experience and Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 years in senior fundraising roles, with demonstrated success in managing multi-market, high-value partnerships.
- Experience handling global accounts including corporate partnerships, cause-related marketing, influencer campaigns, and donor events.
- Academic background in business, marketing, or related fields, or significant relevant experience in complex organisational settings.
- Familiarity with international legal and compliance considerations in partnerships.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong strategic planning and execution capabilities.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and mentoring skills.
- Expertise in stakeholder engagement, project management, and performance analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to foster collective action within a decentralized, networked structure.
- Comfort navigating diverse cultural and organisational contexts.
Other Requirements
- Commitment to MSF’s humanitarian principles and values.
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
- A strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and ethical fundraising practices.
Recruitment Notes
All offers are contingent on satisfactory reference and screening checks. MSF embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and ensuring equitable opportunities. Adjustments to the recruitment process are available upon request for those with accessibility needs.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application by 24 August 2025.
Start Date: 1 November 2025
Location: Based in the MSF office of the candidate’s residence at the time of application
For more information and to apply, visit MSF official website.
