Global Workforce Planning Lead (People & Workforce)

About the role

The Global Workforce Planning Lead will support Médecins Sans Frontières’ transition to a strategic People and Workforce model. Based in Brussels, the role bridges HR expertise with operational needs to ensure an agile, future‑oriented workforce across complex humanitarian programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies aligned with the People and Operations Delivery (POD) model.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, HR Officers, and back‑office teams to integrate people‑related expertise into programme realities.
• Ensure compliance, duty of care, and emergency readiness across all projects.
• Support surge response and strategic workforce adjustments in unpredictable humanitarian scenarios.
• Monitor and evaluate the evolution of the POD model from 2026 to 2031.

Required profile

• Proven experience in strategic workforce planning or HR within complex, multi‑national environments.
• Strong analytical abilities and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operations and HR teams.
• Fluency in English; gender‑inclusive (f/x/m) approach.

Required skills