Entomologist for International Humanitarian Missions

MSF has been present in the Central American region for nearly 50 years, with regular projects and emergencies. In Mexico since 2007, the Branch Office has overseen legal representation, fundraising, communications, and HR recruitment.

MSF has been in Honduras in different projects, including natural disasters, people on the move, epidemics, healthcare exclusion. Our current project in Tegucigalpa´s goal is to reduce the morbidity and mortality related to dengue fever in Tegucigalpa, with a focus on prevention, early detection, epidemiological and entomological monitoring, and proper clinical treatment.

In order to better serve patients and population needs in Central America and Mexico, we want to harness the full potential of the people, capacities, and resources in the region and beyond.

We commit to developing an interconnected, locally led, and inclusive approach to operational management, operational support, and associative engagement.

We will increase capacity for decision-making for operations and implementation of the social mission in the region.

Organizing, implementing and designing the aspects related to understanding the malaria vector in the project according to MSF’s protocols, tools and procedures in order to ensure quality medical care in the community and improve the population’s health condition

• →Support the assessment and prioritization of vector control interventions by working jointly with the Project and Management teams to evaluate implementation needs when identified at project level, providing technical input to inform operational planning and decision-making.
• →Participate in capacity building, design, improvement and implementation of vector control as support for MoH programs.
• →Provide technical accompaniment to the strengthening of entomological surveillance in Honduras, supporting technical discussions, reviews, and coordination with relevant stakeholders, including UNAH, to contribute to improvements of the National Entomological Surveillance Protocol.
• →Accompany the design, implementation, and evaluation of pilot studies in Wolbachia monitoring and innovative vector control approaches deemed relevant within the project, ensuring technical strength, feasibility, and alignment with project objectives.
  • →This also includes entomological monitoring of Wolbachia in Manchen to coordinate with UNAH on molecular diagnostics and determine the establishment rate, as well as participation in entomological monitoring of Wolbachia and its potential spread in the border area between Manchen and San Miguel
• →Provide technical support for Project Coordinator and Deputy of Project Coordinator in terms of Wolbachia advocacy.
• →Support the implementation of operational vector control strategies, including:
  • →Training and technical support on vector control strategies (mechanical, chemical and biological).
  • →Validation of insecticides used for vector control interventions.
  • →Monitoring and analysis of entomological indices related to dengue surveillance (House Index, Container Index, Breteau Index);
  • →Collaborating with a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist to provide spatial analysis of entomological data.
• →Promote awareness, pedagogy, and environmental management interventions as integral components of vector control, supporting actions aimed at reducing vector breeding sites and improving the effectiveness and sustainability of project interventions.
• →Design, coordinate, and deliver training and capacity-building activities for Environmental Health and Vector Control technical staff from the institutional counterpart, in coordination with the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras and Médecins Sans Frontières teams, ensuring the transfer of technical and operational knowledge related to applied entomology, vector surveillance and control, Wolbachia strategy implementation, insectary management and operations, entomological monitoring, biosafety, quality assurance, and data analysis, while also providing continuous technical guidance and specialized support to strengthen local capacities and ensure the sustainability of dengue and other arbovirus control interventions.

Working day:                       Full time

• Qualified entomologist with previous experience in the field.

• Essential: minimum 2 years of experience in related activities within NGOs or universities, with experience working on or conducting research related to vectors/insects (particularly mosquitoes or other).
• Desirable work experience with MSF and other NGOs in developing countries

• Essential: English (B2 or higher level)
• Essential: Spanish (C1 or higher level)
• Knowledge of French will be an asset

• People Management and Development
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Behavioral Flexibility
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Capacity to Negotiate

The vacancy remains open until July 21st, 2026. The selection process may take 3 to 6 months after my application, once accepted, you will be part of the MSF International Pool, and the mission assignment may take 3 to 6 months after validation.

To learn more about life within Humanitarian Missions, we invite you to enter the following link: https://www.msf.mx/proyectos-internacionales