Médecins Sans Frontières

MSF OCB replaced its HR Information System in June 2023 and has chosen the Odoo Enterprise edition Version 15 for building its new software.



The HRIS is used by 5000 users that are 2000 employees currently under MSF contract and 3000 persons that have either not yet worked for MSF or are in between MSF contracts

The 2000 employees will access the backend of Odoo and the 3.000 non-employees will access the Odoo solution via a self-service web portal

MSF has the support of an Odoo integrator - Niboo - to develop and customize the standard Odoo Enterprise edition in accordance with our specific needs



As a software developer skilled in Python, you will reinforce its existing HRIS Team composed of developers, business analysts, Data Analyst.








Develop and customize the Odoo enterprise edition V15 backend and web-portal to meet the needs of our users. The focus will be set on debugging existing customized modules as well as on implementing new features for HR department




Follow best practices, under the supervision of the HRIS coordinator and with the support of our integrator, in software engineering to ensure the software developments are correctly documented and easy to migrate to future Odoo enterprise versions

Share knowledge about the developed Python code with the other members of the HRIS Team.

Collaborate with the ICT unit

Ensure that MSF has a degree of independence from our integrator for any further development once the main development project is finished






Bachelor or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or related area of study is an asset

Proven knowledge and experience of Python of 3 years

Understanding and experience with object-oriented development

Experience in IT support is an asset

Experience in Test Automation is an asset

Understanding and experience with object-oriented development

Basic understanding of web development

Passion for development

Fluent in English and French, both spoken & written, is mandatory


Good team player

Willing to work in an international, multidisciplinary and humanitarian environment

Knowledge of JavaScript and JavaScript libraries is an asset

Knowledge of API developments over XML-RPC is an asset

Knowledge of several programming languages is an asset

Knowledge of Linux is an asset






Contract type: Open-ended contract - Full-time


Possibility to homework up to 50% of the time


Meal Vouchers - Hospital Insurance (DKV) - Pension Plan - 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs

Submit your application via the 'Apply here' button  on our website


➢ You will be directed to the online application form for this position  


➢ It should take 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for having your CV and motivation letter in English or French ready to upload (preferably in PDF format) 





We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.





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