The deadline for applications is 09:00am EDT, Monday, April 1st, 2024.

Detailed Job Description available here.

At the core of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada’s identity is a commitment to medical ethics, independence, neutrality, and impartiality. We go where people’s medical needs are greatest. These ideals have driven every aspect of our work – from medical care and logistical coordination, to finance and communications – since MSF was established in 1971.

The Special Projects Officer (SPO) plays a key role in designing, organizing, documenting, facilitating, and communicating on projects particularly related to organizational health and development, including organizational performance, culture, systems, and risk management. The SPO supports effective and transparent working processes through the organization of workflows, ensuring that projects stay on track and stakeholders are informed and inspired.

MSF Canada is looking for an interim Special Projects Officer for our Executive Director's Office who will be responsible for the following:

Leading the development and execution of internal communication strategies for the Executive Director’s Office and Management Team to raise awareness on organizational priorities and key projects Working collaboratively to organize and facilitate the Organizational Performance Management process and artifacts, considering lessons learned and process improvements through each cycle, effectively reflecting MSF CA’s progress and planning in the reporting cycles Supporting the design and execution of special projects on behalf of the Executive Director’s Office within domains of the EDO including systems, organizational health, organizational risk management and leadership, overall supporting organizational development

The successful candidate will bring to MSF Canada:

Experience developing communication strategies Experience with project management and project lifecycles Experience with risk assessment exercises Experience working with executive teams coordinating communications in various forms Knowledge of organizational performance management systems High level proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite Strong written and visual presentation skills Fluency in written and spoken English

MSF Canada will provide:

Salary range: Level 14 on the MSF Canada Salary Grid $70,676 - $75,911 per year (non negotiable) Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Flexible work hours and a hybrid working model (minimum 40% in office and up to 60% work from home) An accessible open concept, shared office space with bookable workstations (consisting of sit/stand desks, swivel chair, laptop with dock and double monitors) and various sized meeting rooms A commitment to incorporating equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything 5% RRSP contributions (no employee matching required) Health Spending Account Lifestyle Spending Account Group insurance (Life, Dependent Life, AD&D) Peace of Mind plan (prescription drugs, accidental dental, hospital care, etc.) Starting 4 weeks of vacation per year Annual professional development budget A positive and innovative office culture is based on core values of humanity, integrity and results

NOTE: Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to ask.hr@toronto.msf.org.

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