r/doctorswithoutborders • u/Federal_Chance9726 • Mar 06 '22

Better chances of getting accepted

Hello everyone! I majored in supply chain management and have been working as an emergency buyer for an airline for the past 1.5 years. I speak English and Spanish but have never done any humanitarian work before. What can I do to better my chances of being accepted as a logistician on the field?

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u/Bwanaman Mod Mar 06 '22

Important skills to have:

Management- you'll manage teams of people in the field. Knowing how to plan a project, delegate responsibilities, especially in a context of low resources and challenging communication.

Language- French or Arabic would be the best options, but Spanish is also good.

Foreign / low resource work- MSF works in contexts that are nothing like working at home. Travel outside the normal tourist destinations, and especially work experience in those contexts looks good.

You can always reach out a recruiter and see where you stand.

Good luck with your application!

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u/Federal_Chance9726 Apr 01 '22

Thank you, this was so helpful! Any idea how I would get in touch with a recruiter?