Cloud Lead Architect – Nairobi

CONTEXT

Within MSF, the OCB ICT unit delivers digital services to about 6,000 users in projects across roughly 40 countries, as well as around 500 users in Brussels. The ICT team provides a reliable, secure and fit for purpose digital environment that supports MSF operations.

As the Cloud Lead Architect, you provide enterprise-level leadership for cloud and hybrid technology environments within the ICT function. You ensure that cloud platforms, infrastructure services, security controls, and architectural standards support organisational priorities while enabling resilient, secure, scalable, and sustainable digital services across MSF operations.

You develop and govern the organisation’s cloud architecture strategy, cloud security principles, and technology standards to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable digital platforms that support operational effectiveness, innovation, and long-term organisational objectives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Cloud Strategy and Architecture

• Define and maintain enterprise cloud architecture principles, target-state roadmaps, and technology standards to support business priorities and guide the evolution of digital platforms

Solution Governance

• Provide architectural oversight for cloud and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring solutions align with enterprise standards, operational requirements, and long-term sustainability objectives

Security and Risk Management

• Establish secure cloud architecture practices and governance frameworks to manage technology risk, strengthen cyber resilience, and support compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements

Platform Modernisation 

• Lead the adoption of modern cloud and hybrid technologies by identifying opportunities to improve scalability, performance, service reliability, and operational efficiency

Infrastructure Resilience

• Define architecture requirements for availability, recoverability, monitoring, and continuity of critical services to ensure stable and dependable technology operations

Stakeholder Advisory

• Advise leadership and technology teams on architectural decisions, emerging technologies, cloud investments, and technical risk considerations to support informed decision-making 
• Foster cross-sectional collaboration by defining and promoting interoperable cloud architecture standards, reusable platform capabilities, and common technology patterns across MSF entities, contributing to global initiatives and shared strategic programmes to improve consistency, scalability, and mutualisation of cloud services

Capability Development

• Promote architecture best practices, mentor technical teams, and contribute to the development of standards, patterns, and technical knowledge across the ICT function

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in enterprise architecture, of which 3 years in cloud technologies
• Demonstrated experience in designing and governing cloud and hybrid environments
• Experience leading technology transformation, modernisation, or migration initiatives
• Experience working in complex, multi-site, or international environments
• The following certifications are required: 
  • CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert

Competencies

• Strategic and Conceptual Thinking 
• Influencing and Stakeholder Management 
• Analytical Problem Solving 
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing 
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation 
• Leadership through Expertise

Technical skills

• Enterprise Cloud Architecture
• Cloud Financial Management
• Microsoft Azure Platform Services
• Cloud Security and Governance
• Identity and Access Management
• Enterprise Networking
• Infrastructure as Code and Automation
• Virtualization and Platform Technologies
• Container and Modern Application Platforms

Languages

• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written is mandatory 
• Knowledge of French, Spanish, Arabic, or other international languages is an asset

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: As soon as possible
• Location: Nairobi (Kenya) 
• Contract Type: Open ended contract – Full-time
• Salary & Benefits according to MSF East Africa grid  
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment  
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments  

Deadline for applications: 9th of November 2026

 How to apply?  

➢ Submit your application via the 'Apply here' button  

➢ 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 ready to upload (in pdf format)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

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