For more than 30 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 more than 35 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.
Yemen is currently facing a complex humanitarian crisis, as the conflict has exacerbated existing chronic vulnerabilities. Consequently, Yemen is considered as one of the worst humanitarian crisis.
Additionally, the country will likely be very severely affected by the covid outbreak. Although numbers are still relatively low, it is suspected that cases are widely under reported. Treatment capacities are alarmingly low, and the epidemics could take its toll on the country.
The blockade strategy implemented by the Arab coalition has the effect of suffocating the population, particularly by causing disruptions in the supply of food products, in the markets as well as imports; an increase in the price of basic consumer goods, including petrol, which reduces travel options and affects the provision of healthcare services; and finally, the disruption of agricultural and pastoral cycles.
Presently, MdM intervene in the Northern part of Yemen in the governorates of Sanaa, Amanat Alasima and Ibb. MdM strategy is based on 2 key axes:
In addition, since 2019, MdM is operating in South Yemen in 5 health facilities, in Lahj and Abyan governorates. A package of services similar to those existing in the North is provided by the MoH with the support of MdM team. Activities are overseen from Aden, where the field coordinator will be located.
MdM intends to continue developing its presence in the South in 2021 along two axis:
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the general coordinator based in Sana’a, you supervise the overall field project team and ensure the close collaboration between the logistics, medical and administrative departments and good team spirit.
You ensure smooth implementation of the project in South Yemen, according to project proposal including budget monitoring of activities, coordination with other NGOs and government bodies. You ensure team security and safety and compliance with security regulations for the staff under your own responsibility and you assess continuously the humanitarian and security situation in the field and timely inform the general coordinator.
You manage directly the team in Aden (around 26 staffs): 1 health program coordinator (expatriate) and national (including medical supervisor, liaison and security officer, admin officer and logistics officer). You get the technical support of the country coordination team that is based in Sanaa (general coordinator, medical coordinator, admin coordinator and logistics coordinator).
Your main responsibilities are:
Base Management
Program implementation and management
Logistics/Finance/Administration
Representation and relations with authorities
Safety and Security
Reporting
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Status: Employee
Contract: Fixed-term contract
Duration: 9 months
Starting date: 01/10/2020
Gross monthly salary: 3 073 euros
Position is based in Aden with regular travels to Sana’a and to Djibouti
Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required
Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
Guesthouse housing
22.5 RTT (recovery days) per year
5 weeks of paid leaves per year
Health insurance (60% covered by Modem and 40% by the employee)
Insurance (repatriation…)
Punctual teleworking agreement (40 days/year - minimum of 6 months seniority required)
Given the current circumstances of Covid-19 pandemic, we are taking special measures to apply health protocols and hygiene measures to guarantee the safety of our staff.
Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility
Single posting
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED
University degree in social or political sciences, social communication, health promotion or related studies
Desirable degree in project management or HR management
Experience with an international NGO working in emergency contexts, managing programmes, preferably within the health sector, or previous field experience with MdM in different contexts
Previous experience of project planning and budget holding, proposal and report writing
Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (logical framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives and indicators etc.)
Strong leadership skills and a supportive management style (experience managing national and expatriate staff)
Experience of security management at the field site level
Ability to work under a minimum of supervision
Willing to live and work in challenging conditions
Strong problem solving and organisational skills in day to day and crisis situations
Ability to classify and to manage priorities
Team spirit
Capacity to work and to live in tense conditions (proximity to an armed conflict, unstable situation for NGOs )
Good skills in Excel
Languages: fluent English is mandatory (oral and written), and knowledge of French or Arabic would be an asset
You are committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and motivated by its non-statutory, NFP model.
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.