Head of Office - Amman

Lead and manage the Amman Intersectional Office to deliver efficient, harmonized and strategic support services across MSF Operational Centers, ensuring high-quality operational support and advancing mutualisation in line with MSF’s global strategy. The Head of Amman Intersectional Office provides strategic leadership and overall management of MSF’s shared office in Amman, a key hub supporting multiple Operational Centers.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the strategic vision and long-term planning of the Amman Office aligned with MSF and Operational Centers’ priorities.
• Lead and coordinate planning, budgeting and reporting processes to ensure transparency, accountability and performance monitoring.
• Oversee and optimize the overall functioning of the office, ensuring efficient delivery of shared support services (HR, finance, logistics, administration).
• Drive and advance the mutualisation process by harmonizing policies, systems and ways of working across participating entities.
• Manage and develop teams by recruiting, leading and evaluating staff in line with MSF values and organizational standards.
• Ensure compliance with legal, fiscal and administrative frameworks, safeguarding institutional integrity and risk management.
• Represent and position the Amman Office in internal governance and external networks to strengthen collaboration and influence.
• Ensure and oversee security management of the intersectional office, guaranteeing staff safety and aligned security practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years in senior management roles (field and/or HQ).
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong financial and budget management experience.
• Solid understanding of MSF international structure.
• Security management experience.
• Experience in intersectional or harmonization initiatives.
• Experience in Middle East context.
• Essential: Fluent English.
• Desirable: Arabic.

Skills

• Senior Management
• Interdisciplinary Team Management
• Finance Management
• Budget Management
• Security Management
• Intersectional Initiatives
• Harmonization Initiatives
• Middle East Context Experience
• Strategic Leadership
• Operational Support
• MSF International Structure
• Office Management

Languages

English, Arabic