Field coordinator

For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, 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
Context
Médecins du Monde (MdM)'s strategy in Yemen is holistic, addressing immediate health needs while also working towards long-term improvements and resilience in the healthcare system. This is achieved through primary health care integrated with protection, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), capacity building, and advocacy. MdM aims to alleviate suffering and promote resilience among the Yemeni population.

Reproductive Health and Rights (RHR) and MHPSS are crosscutting themes across all activities, supported by a transversal advocacy component.

MdM currently operates in both northern and southern Yemen, with interventions in the governorates of Sana’a, Amanat Al Asimah, Aden, and Marib. MdM coordination office is based in Sana’a, supported by two field offices in Aden and Marib.

Job description
Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you are responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and supervision of Médecins du Monde’s operations in the Aden base, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs in accordance with MdM’s principles, strategy and donor requirements.

More specifically, your main responsibilities are the following:

Base Management

Ensure efficient base operations and compliance with MdM procedures
Contribute to annual budget planning, monitoring, and revisions
Oversee financial planning, forecasts, and cash requests with the finance team
Maintain communication across departments and mediate when needed
Lead base coordination meetings and foster a strong team spirit
Team Management

Manage the Aden team with support from functional coordinators
Oversee staff planning, performance, recruitment, training, and HR compliance
Ensure effective team onboarding, debriefing, and regular team meetings
Support staff development, training plans, and HR policy adherence
Program management

Lead needs assessments and project planning aligned with MdM’s strategy
Ensure high-quality project implementation, monitoring, and adaptation
Contribute to strategy updates, proposal development, and donor reporting
Coordinate project kick-offs, reviews, and closeouts with relevant teams
Serve as focal point for program communications and advocacy
Representation & coordination

Represent MdM with authorities, UN agencies, NGOs and donors
Participate in coordination forums and foster collaboration with partners
Support advocacy and ensure MdM’s visibility and strategic positioning
Safety & Security

Monitor and analyze the local context and update security protocols
Lead base-level incident reporting and response in coordination with HQ
Ensure staff compliance with MdM security policies and plans
Reporting & Compliance

Lead donor proposals and reporting for the Aden base
Ensure compliance with donor and MdM regulations
Support audits, evaluations, and capture lessons learned
Profile
Higher education in project management, international relations or similar field of study (five years post-secondary education)
Minimum of five years of experience in a similar position with an international NGO working in emergency contexts, managing programmes, preferably within the health sector, or previous field experience with MdM in different contexts
Knowledge and skills in emergency unit, SRHR, GBV, mental health and psychosocial support
Knowledge and experience in leading Health /MH assessments
Previous experience of project planning and budget holding; proposal and report writing
Experience in working with local authorities, partners
Experience of security management at the field site level is mandatory
Previous professional experience in Middle East is an asset
Able to work and live in a challenging context
Excellent knowledge of Windows environment (word, excel…)
Experience with SharePoint
Languages: English is mandatory (at least C1 level), French and/or Arabic is an asset
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde
Conditions of employment
Starting date: As soon as possible
6-month contract
Gross monthly salary: €3,627
Position based in Aden, Yemen
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
Accomodation in guesthouse
22.5 recovery days per year
5 weeks of paid leaves per year
Health insurance (50% covered by MdM and 50% by the employee)
Insurance (repatriation…)
Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility

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How to apply
Please click on the following link to apply: https://apply.workable.com/j/9E16EC766F