About MSF USA | Doctors Without Borders

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international organization that provides medical care to the people who need it most. The organization cares for people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, disasters, and social exclusion in more than 70 countries. MSF offers medical humanitarian assistance solely based on need, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or politics. Our international project teams include medical, logistical, and administrative staff, most of them hired locally and working with their own communities. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality. We also bear witness and speak out about the experiences of our colleagues and patients.    MSF USA is one of 24 sections supporting the global movement, primarily through staff recruitment, fundraising, advocacy, and communications. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s social mission.  

Role Overview

The Procurement and Facilities Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support to the Procurement and Facilities Services function. This role supports the procurement team through day‑to‑day administrative activities, including credit card transaction processing, procurement database maintenance, reporting, and the purchasing of approved goods and services.

The position serves as the primary coordinator for daily facilities operations at the New York City office. The role ensures a safe, functional, and well‑organized workplace by overseeing office/building security coordination, office events and logistics, inventory and supplies, routine maintenance, vendor coordination, and staff safety‑related needs.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement and Facilities Services, the Procurement and Facilities Coordinator works closely with internal teams and external vendors to support efficient operations, compliance with organizational procedures, and a positive work environment for staff and visitors.

Department Accountabilities

Procurement 

The procurement department leads the implementation of policies, procedures and systems that support the organization’s procurement and management of goods and services.  Procures quality goods and services, at competitive prices while ensuring that the organization has the resources needed to succeed at a cost that maximizes value and a process that minimizes risk.  The department manages the procurement process which includes identifying needs, setting terms, selecting vendors, negotiating, and purchasing, delivering, and post-purchase assessment.  The department works together to ensure the procurement process is regulated and aligned with organizational objectives, goals, and budgets.