Field Coordinator

M decins du Monde

Job description
Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you are responsible for the overall coordination, implementation, and supervision of M decins 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 M decins 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 )