In the context of expanding our activities and implementing our projects in the Northwest, you will be specifically in charge of the overall coordination, implementation, and supervision of Médecins du Monde’s operations in the Aleppo base, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs in accordance with MdM’s principles, strategy, and donor requirements.
Under the supervision of the general coordinator, your main responsibilities are the following:
Base & financial management
- Ensure smooth functioning of the Aleppo base and compliance with MdM procedures
- Oversee budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting in coordination with support teams
- Facilitate communication and coordination among departments and with the country office
Team leadership & human resources
- Manage and support Aleppo staff, ensuring effective performance, training, and compliance with labor laws
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, appraisals, and disciplinary processes
- Promote team spirit and internal communication through regular meetings
Program management
- Lead needs assessments, planning, and implementation of MdM projects in Aleppo
- Ensure program quality, adherence to MdM principles, and donor compliance
- Support proposal writing, reporting, and project reviews in coordination with technical teams
Representation & partnerships
- Represent MdM with authorities, partners, and coordination bodies in Aleppo
- Build and maintain relationships with humanitarian actors and support advocacy efforts
Safety & security
- Monitor the security context and update contingency plans
- Ensure staff compliance with MdM security protocols and report incidents promptly
Reporting & compliance
- Lead reporting and documentation of lessons learned
- Ensure alignment with MdM strategy, donor requirements, and coordination structures
Who you’ll work with
You directly supervise 5 staff: a medical team supervisor, a humanitarian access and risk officer (HARO), an admin officer, a logistics officer and a MEAL officer.
- Have a minimum of five years of experience in a similar position with an international NGO, working in emergency contexts, managing programmes, preferably in the health sector
- Have an experience in working with local authorities and partners
- Have a good understanding of key support services (HR, logistics, finance, administration) to assist in implementing internal policies and ensuring smooth project operations.
- Speak English fluently, Arabic is highly appreciated
This role may not suit you if you:
- don't have experience as a field coordinator in the Middle East
- don't have the ability to work under a minimum of supervision
- Are not aligned with MdM’s values and activist approach
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: https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/en/working-internationally/
All successful candidates must provide a criminal record extract (B3).
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