Publishing and Editing Officer

Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF
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Context & mission
Context:
The Research Unit on Humanitarian Stakes and Practices (UREPH) of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Switzerland was created in 2006 and aims to improve the way MSF projects are implemented in the field and to participate in critical thinking on humanitarian and medical action, notably by producing publications and organising conferences and debates.
The UREPH carries out research that enables a better understanding of operational challenges and fosters an analytical and reflective approach to humanitarian practices and issues.

Mission:
The Publishing & Editing Officer supports the UREPH by managing publications (editing, proofreading, dissemination and promotion) and ensuring the visibility of the unit’s work both internally (within the Swiss section and across the MSF movement) and externally.
He or she is also responsible for the unit’s administrative management. Depending on the successful candidate’s profile, they may be asked to contribute to the unit’s publications and to take part in cross-cutting projects as and when required.

Tasks & Responsibilities
The role covers three areas:

1. Editing and translation of articles and papers produced by the UREPH, as well as their dissemination and promotion
2. Bibliography: research and management
3. Administrative management of the unit Editing, dissemination and promotion of research and publications

Oversees publications (technical follow-up)
Carries out substantive proofreading of publications (articles, reports, books, etc.) in English and French
Carries out formatting work (main text, bibliography, compliance with editorial guidelines of journals or publishing houses)
Liaises with partners (publishers, translators, legal advisers) and manages contracts
Organises the dissemination and promotion of UREPH publications within other departments, MSF sections and externally
Monitors the visibility of UREPH publications

Research / Translation / Documentation

• Initiates and manages translation needs, ensures quality control
• Produces translations from English to French and from French to English
• Carries out literature research as required by the team and centralises bibliographies (Zotero or EndNote)
• Manages the UREPH library and orders books as required
• Contributes to the drafting of the UREPH’s annual activity reports and project plans

Website and social media

• Manages the content of the UREPH website (photos, text, videos) via the WordPress CMS, in collaboration with the head of unit and other UREPH members
• Oversees updates and the management of the website in collaboration with the external agency
• Coordinates the publication of certain articles on the msf.ch website with the digital team
• Writes posts for the UREPH’s social media channels

Events and promotion

• Handles the administrative and logistical arrangements for UREPH conferences and debates, as well as other public meetings organised by the unit (venue, audiovisual equipment, videoconferencing, receptions, etc.)
• Initiates and oversees internal and external promotion (depending on the topic) of UREPH conferences, debates, workshops and public meetings - Coordinates, in collaboration with the content production team, the editing and online posting of filmed conferences Human resources
• Manages employment contracts and work placement agreements: compiling and follow-up of applications, liaising with the HR department, etc.
• Manages work placement applications and, where necessary, supervises students
• Monitors leave, travel and secondments of UREPH team members

Finance

• Prepares the UREPH annual budget and revised budgets in collaboration with the head of unit
• Monitors variations in the UREPH’s expenditure and budget in collaboration with accounting Administrative management
• Organises the administrative and logistical aspects of UREPH meetings (team meetings, steering committee meetings, meetings with other departments, etc.) and drafts the minutes

Your profile
• Education University degree in humanities, translation, editing, publishing or any other relevant field, at Master’s 1 level or above.
• 3 years’ experience in editing and research
• Experience as an assistant
• Project management
• Knowledge of humanitarian issues and practices
• Experience with MSF or another humanitarian organisation would be an asset

Technical skills
• Excellent editing skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Proficiency in computer and internet search tools
• Good knowledge of information management tools
• Good knowledge of website management
• Knowledge of the publishing process
• Native English speaker (compulsory)
• Excellent written and spoken French; knowledge of other languages would be an asset (Italian, Spanish, German, Arabic)

Personal qualities
• Good organisational and analytical skills
• Ability to synthesise information
• Strong responsiveness and flexibility
• Ability to show initiative
• Work autonomously, team spirit

Terms of employment
• Part-time position 80% (32h/week)
• Permanent position (CDI)
• Working place: Geneva, Switzerland
• Ideal start date: mid-September 2026
• Gross annual salary (for 80%): from CHF 52'423.- to CHF 60'364.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)
• Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.
• Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.
• Relocation support available for eligible candidates

How to apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:
• CV (maximum 2 pages)
• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
• Documents must be submitted in either English or French.

The application deadline is August 3th, 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.

All applications will be treated confidentially.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies.