JOB DESCRIPTION

OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION

The goal of this reflection is to obtain a shared, long-term and movement-wide vision on the future ERP architecture for MSF´s field and HQ operations, taking into consideration degree of integration and/or standardisation needs across different systems, entities and functional areas, types of technologies and market solutions, and required next steps.

The Senior Project Manager – ERP Reflection:

• Is responsible for end-to-end project delivery
• Reports hierarchically to the International Information Systems Coordinator (IISC)
• Is accountable to the international management platforms for Finance, Logistics, Medical, Supply Chain, Information Systems Management, and for final decision taking to the Core ExCom (Executive Committee)
• Works in close collaboration with the International Coordinators of Finance, Logistics, Medical and Supply Chain and designated colleagues in different International Office (IO) and OC departments
• Interacts with senior stakeholders within the MSF movement across OCs and different functions
• Interacts with external actors such as technology or market experts and potential suppliers

IV. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure completion of the defined deliverables of the Field (&HQ) ERP reflection project:

• Map the “AS IS” system landscape and on-going system developments across the MSF movement
• Identify the main functional and technological requirements
• Do market research focusing on technology, architecture and existing solutions
• Evaluate a limited number of scenarios for the future architecture

Facilitate appropriate project management & planning processes to ensure coherent decision making:

• Plan, monitor, and follow upon project activities, discussions and decision-making processes
• Facilitate and/or chair project and stakeholder groups / meetings
• Provide proper communication to different communities of stakeholders
• Prepare project documentation and communication materials

Engage with stakeholders across the movement and beyond, e.g. from field to HQ, from system users to senior management, and across OCs & departments:

• Share progress and deliverables with stakeholders
• Gather input and expectations from stakeholders

• Resolve dilemmas and priorities based on stakeholders´ input

• Facilitate decision-making involving different senior management platforms at international level

V. DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE

• Involvement of 6+ operational sections, each with 5 functions/departments

• Field & headquarters (HQ)

• Stakeholder management at senior level

• Strategic and complex technical & organizational challenge

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements