Regional Association Director

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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian organization that provides impartial medical care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from health care in over 70 countries. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s common mission.

Job Purpose

The Regional Association Director is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and steering the strategic direction of the MSF-HK Association. This position leads to the development and implementation of the Association’s long-term strategy in alignment with MSF-HK’s organizational vision and priorities. As the primary advisor to the Board and liaison with the Executive, the Director plays a pivotal role in integrating associative thinking into institutional governance and operations. This role goes beyond engagement activities and positions the Director as a key figure influencing governance, policy, and associative culture at both local and international levels.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Association Strategy and Vision Leadership

Lead the development, execution, and regular review of the MSF-HK Association strategy in alignment with the organisational mission and long-term vision.
Define multi-year associative strategic plans and priorities, in consultation with the Board, Executive, and Association members.
Promote a shared understanding of associative objectives across the organisation and ensure institutional alignment.

2. Governance Advisory and Board Support

Serve as strategic advisor to the MSF-HK Board, supporting governance development, succession planning, and Board performance.
Ensure the implementation and evolution of MSF-HK’s Articles of Association and internal regulations in coordination with MSF HK board support and legal advisors.
Support Board and General Assembly preparation with a strategic lens, ensuring alignment with MSF global governance best practices.

3. Executive Integration and Institutional Collaboration

Work closely with the Executive Director and Management Team to embed associative perspectives into organisational decision-making.
Act as the primary associative liaison to all departments, ensuring the integration of associative programmes with institutional processes.
Facilitate a culture of shared governance by promoting meaningful collaboration between the Executive and the Association.

4. International Movement Engagement

Represent MSF-HK in international associative engagement and to build strong links with other association focal points and MSF movement-wide networks to foster shared learning and coordinated action.
Lead MSF-HK’s engagement on global associative platform and ensure the region’s voice is heard at international level.
To follow regional and global dossier, support the development and analysis of MSF HK position in coordination with relevant board members.

5. Strategic Oversight of Associative Life

Provide strategic oversight and direction to associative engagement initiatives, ensuring their relevance, quality, and impact.
Guide the development of platforms for meaningful debate, peer learning, and member participation.
Ensure effective planning and delivery of key events, including the Annual General Assembly and thematic debates.

6. Membership Strategy and Inclusion

Oversee the development and implementation of membership strategy, including criteria, processes, and inclusive outreach.
Ensure robust systems are in place for membership engagement, retention, and communication.
Promote diversity, inclusiveness, and regional representation within the membership.

7. Team and Budget Leadership

Lead and support the Association team, including the MSF-HK regional association coordinator, regional focal points, and other staff.
Oversee budget planning and financial management of associative activities in line with strategic objectives.
Ensure adequate resources, capacity building, and development for the Association team.

8. Legal Compliance and Organisational Risk

Ensure the Association meets all legal and regulatory obligations (e.g., article of association, internal regulations and other legal formalities) in coordination with the board affairs executive.
Liaise with the board affair executive, company Secretary and Legal Advisor to regularly update governing documents and manage legal risks.

The Ideal Candidate 

Master’s Degree or relevant experience
At least 10 years of professional experience in strategic, coordination and leadership roles within a humanitarian, civil society, or membership-based organization. Additionally, minimum of 2 years in a leadership role in association governance, civil society, or MSF structures.
Proven track record in strategic leadership, governance support, and institutional collaboration.
Demonstrated experience in association or membership development, organizational governance, or board support and engagement.
Deep understanding of MSF’s associative and governance identity and structure, ideally with prior MSF field or HQ experience.
Strong leadership, facilitation, and relationship-building skills across complex stakeholder groups.
Excellent communication skills in English; additional regional languages are an asset.

How To Apply

MSF Hong Kong will offer a remuneration package of 12 months basic salary benchmarked in INGO with no discretionary bonus. Interested parties, please send your letter of motivation, full resume, expected salary and date of earliest availability by e-mail to recruitment@hongkong.msf.org. All information collected is solely for recruitment purpose and will be treated in strict confidence. Please read the “Personal Information Collection Statement” before providing any personal data to Médecins Sans Frontières (HK) Limited.