General Coordinator (Head of Mission)

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For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde (MdM), a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations. MdM France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through 6 political battles:

• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
• Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
• Harm Reduction
• Environment and Health
• Humanitarian Space
• Healthcare systems and rights

MdM in Ethiopia

MdM France has been working in Ethiopia since 1986 in different types of projects from long-term interventions to emergency response. MdM France has concentrated its efforts on projects related to basic access to primary health care (projects centred on rural health facilities and isolated populations), reduction of maternal mortality through improved quality of obstetric care, promotion of sexual and reproductive health rights including protection against gender based violence, provision of mental health and psycho social (MHPSS) support and reduction of malnutrition.

About the role

The mission has recently significantly grown and you will have to master the growth of the organisation & continue to develop several proposals in the hope of diversifying and increasing the sources of funding.

What you’ll do

• Recruit, manage, train and motivate the mission’s team
• Define the operational and advocacy strategy together with the coordination team, the desk manager and the volunteer board delegates of the mission
• Plan and monitor activities, implement corrective action when necessary, providing technical support to the team
• Represent MdM with authorities, local actors, partners, donors and the media
• Monitor partnership agreements with partners, authorities and donors, seek out and develop new partnerships, and ensure or supervise fundraising
• Ensure the financial coverage of the mission by leading fundraising and budget management
• Draft, adapt and monitor safety regulations and procedures and coordinate crisis management in the region
• Implement and monitor the application of MdM’s programmatic and support services framework, policies and procedures
• Supervise reporting to MdM and donors

Who you’ll work with

You work under the supervision of the desk manager based at HQ and you will manage directly 1 finance coordinator, 1 HR coordinator, 3 field coordinators, 1 deputy general coordinator, 1 logistics coordinator, 1 humanitarian and access advisor, 1 medical coordinator and 1 meal/grants coordinator.

Requirements

You are the right match if you:

• Have higher education in project management or humanitarian aid, development, public health or related fields
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector in a similar position
• Have a substantial experience in safety and security management, including in volatile context
• Have experience in risk analysis and access strategies development
• Have experience with primary health care / SRH / SGBV / sex work / harm reduction programs (an asset)
• Speak English fluently (oral and written)

This role may not suit you if you:

• Are not aligned with MdM’s values

Recruitment process

If shortlisted, you will first meet with our HR team. Technical and managerial interviews, which may include practical case studies, will follow. Please note: as part of our anti–money laundering and counter-terrorism policy, international background checks may be conducted. Data is processed confidentially and securely. More info: All successful candidates must provide a criminal record extract (B3).

Ready to apply?

We only need your CV and a cover letter. If this role sounds like the right fit for you, apply now – we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

Employment conditions Contract & status:

• Gross monthly salary: 4 067 €
• Fixed-term contract starting as soon as possible for 12 months
• Single posting

Work environment:

• Position based in Addis Ababa, with regular field visits

Benefits:

• 13th month salary (paid in 2 installments after 6 months of service)
• Expatriation allowance: 10% of gross monthly salary
• Coverage of travel (home – mission), visas, and vaccinations
• Guesthouse
• Health insurance (50% covered by MdM and 50% by the employee)
• Repatriation insurance
• MdM promotes training and internal mobility

Essentials:

• 5 weeks paid leave + 22.5 RTT days per year
• Strong commitment to inclusion and fighting all forms of discrimination More info: https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/en/working-internationally/

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

MdM is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities and to fighting all forms of discrimination. If you are officially recognized as a person with a disability and/or require workplace accommodations, please let us know.

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