General Director (gn) Germany

General Director (gn) Germany

Ärzte ohne Grenzen e.V.

Berlin | Nur vor Ort

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85.000 € - 108.000 €

Deutsch, Englisch

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Berufserfahrung: 5 Jahre

Arbeitsbeginn: 15.02.2027

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Job online bis: 04.08.2026

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Intro

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a private, international humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical aid to people in crisis and conflict zones. It supports people affected by wars and conflicts, natural disasters, epidemics, and exclusion from healthcare, and operates in more than 70 countries worldwide.

The organization acts neutrally, impartially, and independently, providing aid solely on the basis of medical need—regardless of origin, religion, or political beliefs—to ensure that all people have access to urgently needed healthcare.

Its staff is committed to high professional and ethical standards and maintains independence from political, economic, or religious interests.

For a six-year term, we are seeking a General Director (gn) who will be responsible for Médecins Sans Frontières Germany / Ärzte ohne Grenzen e.V. both in Germany and internationally. We are looking for an executive who can embody and compellingly represent MSFs values and effectively lead and position the organization in a complex humanitarian environment.

Talents4Good is recruiting on behalf of Médecins Sans Frontières / Ärzte ohne Grenzen, Deutsche Sektion e.V.

General Director Germany (fgn)

Starting February 15, 2027, full-time, based at the Berlin head office.

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Your Responsibilities

As General Director of Médecins Sans Frontières Germany, you will have overall strategic, operational, and financial responsibility for the German section and will work closely with the broader international MSF network. More specifically:

You will lead the organization in Germany, which has grown significantly in recent years and now employs more than 450 people. In this role, you will balance organizational growth and development, manage financial performance and the budget, and ensure the responsible use of donations for our global operations.

You will lead the management team and promote cross-departmental collaboration and accountability across the organization.

You will champion MSF Germanys EDI Vision and Commitment, ensuring that the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism are embedded in organizational strategy, structures, culture, and day-to-day operations.

You will represent MSF in engagements with policymakers, the public, and like-minded organizations. You will take a clear stance on humanitarian issues, advocate for our causes in sociopolitical debates, and uphold our values of independence, impartiality, neutrality, and humanity.

You will be responsible for crisis management and for coordinating communications in crisis situations in consultation with international units, while also being accountable for the staff deployed.

You will strengthen the link between the Berlin office and activities in project countries, ensuring a close connection to our humanitarian operations.

You will report directly to and be accountable to the Board of MSF Germany and, through the Board, to the Association of MSF Germany. This includes fostering a trusting relationship with the MSF Germany Board to strengthen organizational