For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care 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 currently works in 30 countries across all continents where it focuses on 5 priority areas: emergency and crisis, sexual and reproductive health, harm reduction, migrants and displaced populations (health rights), health and environment.
Since 2021, MdM implements a project on “health and environment”, focusing on the impact of the living conditions and environment on the health of the population in Bulgaria.
MdM develops a holistic approach to health and supports the social cohesion among the population. The organization is also interested in supporting when possible the emergence of civil society actors, in order for its actions to be sustainable. MdM seek to accompany the dialogue process between the communities (as right bearers) and the different official stakeholders (as duty bearers) as to empower people to raise their voice and to gain social inclusiveness.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the desk officer at HQ, you are responsible for the overall management of the Bulgaria mission. You liaise with all departments and services located at MdM HQ to ensure a smooth mission management and you also work closely with the other coordinators in the region. You manage directly 1 program manager, 1 finance and administrative coordinator and 1 advocacy officer and the total team has 10 national staffs.
Your main responsibilities are the following:
Strategy
Team management and human resources
Security
Administrative, finance and logistics
Partnership and advocacy
Coordination with stakeholders
Reporting and communication
Representation, fundraising and networking
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Status : Employee Contract : Fixed-term contract Duration : 12 months
POSITION OPEN ONLY TO NATIONALS OF BULGARIA
Monthly gross salary : from 3992 BGN to 4231 BGN (depending on the experience) 20 working days paid leave per year + 12 bank holidays 13th month bonus Private medical insurance Seniority allowance (after 3 years in MdM) Transport and food allowance (to implement during 2023)
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
Bachelor or MA degree in a relevant field (humanitarian action, development, international relations, public health…) Significant experience managing development projects as field coordinator or head of mission Experience in project management, team management, and finance management Experience in negotiations and networking with donors, local authorities, partners and staff Languages: English is mandatory, Bulgarian is a very strong asset and French is an asset You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.
TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED Médecins du Monde reserves the right to fill the vacancy before the closing date for applications. MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.
This vacancy is archived.