Head of ICT – MSF Ubuntu

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Job Detail

  • Job ID 1017304
  • Experience  7 Years
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor

Job Description

ICT Coordination for Ubuntu Operations

The Head of ICT:

Interdependent Partnership and Co‑Creation

Innovation, Local Anchoring and Added Value to the Movement

Operational ICT Support and Quality

Security, Data Protection and Risk Management

Planning, Reporting and Learning

Capacity Building and Change Support

Decision‑Making Authority

Organisational Positioning

Qualifications

Education

  • Higher degree / Bachelor’s / Masters in ICT, computer science, or a related field.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English; French is an asset

Experience

  • Minimum 7–10 years of professional experience in ICT, including:
    • ICT operations in complex or low resource environments
    • Coordination across multiple stakeholders or entities
    • Support to field or operational teams

Competencies

  • Technical Knowledge
    • Broad understanding of:
    • ICT infrastructure and connectivity
    • User support and service delivery
    • Data protection and information security principles
    • ICT governance and standardization
    • Practical, humble, field-oriented, flexible — aligned with Ubuntu’s values
  • Behavioral/General
    • Strong commitment to MSF values and Ubuntu principles
    • Cross cultural awareness and security consciousness
    • Strategic vision, problem solving, and systems thinking
    • Ability to operate in interdependent and evolving organisational settings
    • Results oriented with strong planning and organisational skills
    • Initiative and openness to innovation, balanced with quality and risk awareness
    • Strong collaboration and partnership mindset
    • Ability to engage respectfully with communities, local actors, and non-traditional partners

Conditions and Benefits:

  • Job Location: MSF Eastern Africa office in Nairobi (Kenya), or Johannesburg (South Africa).
  • Contract: 3 years (renewable), Full-time contract
  • Start date: As Soon As Possible.

How to apply

  • The vacancy closing date is: 05th May 2026.
  • This vacancy is open to Local and International Applicants.
  • By applying to this position, the applicant confirms they have read, understood and agreed to fully comply with MSF Charter and MSF Behavioral Commitments and Data Privacy Policy.
  • In line with MSF’s Safeguarding Principles, successful candidates undergo a rigorous vetting process that includes background checks and self-declaration.
  • If you recognize yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via the vacancy link.
  • Applicants are required to upload a Letter of Motivation and Curriculum Vitae (in English) as per prescribed formats. Applications missing the motivation letter will not be considered.

If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact recruitment@nairobi.msf.org before the vacancy closing date. Kindly use this email only for technical issues related to your application, for example, if you do not receive an automated response or encounter problems uploading documents. Applications sent directly to this email will not be considered.

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