• Approximately 150 hours in total (modules, practice, and self-study)

• Blended format: face to face and online modules

• Strong focus on practical team coaching experience

• Facilitated peer learning calls

• Facilitated by a mix of internal MSF coaches and external partners

• Delivered in English

Programme Structure & Dates

Participants must be available for all four modules listed below.

Module (1) Face-to-face

📍 Uganda
📅 25-28 August 2026

Module (2) Online

🕑 14:00–17:00 CEST
📅 21, 25, 28 September & 2 October 2026

Module (3) Online

🕑 14:00–17:00 CET
📅 12, 16, 19, 23 October 2026

Module (4) Face-to-face

📍 Uganda

📅 24-27 November 2026

Between modules, participants will take part in peer learning pod calls.

Who Should Apply

We are looking for MSF staff who:

• Are motivated to support teams in their development and effectiveness

• Have experience working with teams (e.g. coordination, facilitation, leadership roles)

• Feel comfortable engaging with group dynamics, tensions, and disagreements

• Are curious, reflective, and willing to learn through practice

• Are committed to applying team coaching skills within MSF after the education

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Have long term commitment or contract with MSF

• Have line manager approval for time commitment and travel.

• Be able to commit fully to all modules and practice requirements

• Be willing and able to attend face-to-face modules

• Have English proficiency at minimum B2 level

Applicants are required to complete a EF SET English test and submit the certificate:
https://www.efset.org/

Throughout the education and upon completion, participants will be assessed on their ability to deliver team coaching within MSF, successful participants will then join the internal pool of team coaches.

Assets (not mandatory):

• Previous experience in coaching or facilitation

• Experience in multicultural and/or field contexts

• Fluency in additional languages

Information Session – Q&A

An online Q&A session will be held for potential applicants who would like more information about the Team Coaching Education 2026.

Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026
Time: 14:00–15:30 CEST
Format: Online (Zoom)
Join link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87542190577

Password: tce2026

Participation in the Q&A session is optional and not a prerequisite for applying.

Selection Process

A total of 18 seats are available for the Team Coaching Education 2026.

Participants are selected based on:

• Motivation and readiness to develop as a team coach

• Ability to reflect, learn, and integrate feedback

• Organisational needs and the current composition of the MSF pool of Team Coaches

Diversity at MSF, we value diversity and seek to have an inclusive and accessible work environment. We encourage all individuals who have the required qualifications to apply, independently of their ethnic, national, or cultural background, age, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, disabilities, or other aspects of their identity.

The selection process will include one or more interviews.
Meeting all criteria does not guarantee selection, due to the limited number of places.

Commitment After the Education

By joining the Team Coaching Education, participants commit to:

• Becoming part of the MSF internal pool of Team Coaches

• Delivering a minimum of 3 face to face team coaching per year for a minimum of 3 years (approximately 1 week work per team coaching).

• Participating in supervision and peer learning spaces coordinated by the MCHub

How to Apply

Applicants will be asked to submit:

• A completed application

• CV

• Line manager approval letter (time commitment and travel support):

  • Participant will attend all four coaching modules which total 150 hours including homework
    and practicing in between modules.

  • You are requested to cover the travel cost of the participant for the two on site modules. MSF
    will pay for the coaching education.

  • Participant will join the pool of MSF Internal Coaches and be available to deliver a minimum
    of 3 face to face team coaching per year for a minimum of 3 years (approximately 1 week work
    per team coaching).

• Proof of English level (EF SET certificate)

• A letter of motivation describing your suitability for team coaching.

• Two references people who can be contacted for confirmation of your suitability.

Make sure to upload all your documents in the Additional Files field.

Pease reach out to the applicable focal point for your entity for specific questions or the MCHub: mchub@oslo.msf.org

For more information on Team Coaching in MSF: https://mentoring-coaching.msf.org/?page_id=306&lang=en