Administrative and Logistics Coordinator (M/F) – Burkina Faso At Doctors of the World

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Do you want to join an activist association and take concrete action for greater social justice?

Doctors of the World has been working for over 40 years to treat the most vulnerable populations, denounce obstacles to access to care and bring about lasting changes in health policies.

In France and in nearly 30 other countries, our actions are structured around six political battles:

  • sexual and reproductive health and rights (including the right to abortion)
  • migration, exile, rights and health
  • risk reduction
  • health and environment
  • rights and the health system
  • humanitarian spaces

MdM au Burkina Faso

MdM has been present in Burkina Faso since 2006 and intervenes to meet the urgent needs of the most vulnerable populations, with a particular focus on the health of women and children, who are the most affected by this precarious situation.

More information about our activities can be found here: https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/pays/afrique/burkina-faso/

Why we need you

This is a newly created position resulting from changes in the local context. As administrative and logistics coordinator, you will be responsible for:

  • Recruit, train and manage the Human Resources and Logistics department of the mission
  • Provide technical support to operational staff on aspects of human resource management, logistics and project support organization
  • Examine, structure and supervise the implementation of the mission’s HR and logistical arrangements.
  • Review, adapt, plan and oversee the implementation of HR and logistics frameworks, procedures and policies, in compliance with the local context, national legislation and MdM’s policies and values
  • Coordinate and supervise mission logistics (base management, equipment, vehicle fleet, non-financial purchases, internal supply chain), in conjunction with operational teams.
  • Supporting field teams in the logistical organization of activities and ensuring that logistical resources are adequate to meet operational needs
  • Monitor developments in the legal and regulatory environment related to human resources and logistics, and ensure that MdM remains compliant with official directives and policies.
  • Supervise and train national logisticians
  • Continue updating logistics procedures
  • Establish emergency response bases in identified areas

More specifically, your main tasks will be as follows:

Human Resources Management

  • Define and manage the HR strategy, processes (recruitment, payroll, evaluation) and budget in accordance with the legal framework and MdM policies
  • Oversee personnel administration, support managers, and manage employee relations, conflicts, and skills development.

Logistics

  • Manage all logistics operations (purchasing, inventory, fleet, equipment, supply chain) in compliance with MdM procedures
  • Ensuring equipment management, support for medical programs, and documentary/logistical compliance

Team management and capacity building

  • Recruit, mentor, and evaluate admin/log teams, ensuring their performance and skills development.
  • To lead the departments, provide technical support, and train managers in HR and logistics procedures.

Representation and communication

  • Represent MdM to donors and participate in inter-agency coordination.
  • Monitor partners and contribute to institutional reporting for the mission

Administrative and Auditing

  • Ensure administrative, fiscal and institutional compliance (procedures, legislation, donor requirements)
  • Managing audits, preventing administrative risks and strengthening internal and partner capacities

Your colleagues

Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you will work closely with the HR and logistics contacts at headquarters. You will be the line manager of the HR and logistics team at the Ouagadougou base. You will also maintain functional contact with the logistics staff at the field offices. You will interact with project managers, site coordinators, and other members of the coordination team.

PROFILE

You are the right person if…

  • You have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Bac+4) in Management, Administration or HR
  • You have solid experience in international solidarity (at least 4 years), initially as a base administrator and logistics officer, then in HR and/or Logistics coordination.
  • You have a proven track record in resource management, ideally in an emergency context within an international humanitarian mission (expatriation is essential).
  • You have a solid command of administrative, financial and logistical procedures, with a strong focus on audit and compliance: internal control, expense tracking, adherence to donor regulations and audit preparation
  • You have a good understanding of the requirements of the main donors (EU, ECHO, United Nations, BHA, GAC)
  • You demonstrate your rigor, analytical skills, ability to identify risks and propose corrective measures.
  • You have a proven track record in managing multidisciplinary teams and developing skills.
  • You are able to train and support teams on procedures
  • You speak fluent French (minimum level C2). Proficiency in English is appreciated.

This position is not for you if…

  • You are afraid that you will not identify with the values ​​and activist stance of Doctors of the World
  • You lack a comprehensive and strategic overview of operations (context, programs, teams)
  • You are unable to adapt to difficult, changing environments and to strictly adhere to the rules of conduct, safety protocols, and mission procedures.

The next steps

If your application is selected, we will contact you shortly to schedule an HR interview with our recruitment officer. The technical and managerial interviews, which may include practical exercises, will take place during May and June.

As part of the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, background checks against international lists may be carried out. Data is processed confidentially and securely. More information:

An extract from the criminal record (B3) will be required from all recruited persons.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We only need your CV and cover letter.

If you think you are a good fit for this position, apply!

YOUR EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Contract & status:

  • Gross monthly salary €3,392
  • 6-month fixed-term contract, available as soon as possible
  • Supervisory staff status
  • 1-month trial period
  • Departure alone

Work environment:

  • Position based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
  • Occasional travel to our sites will be required.
  • Individual dwelling
  • R&R policy every three months

The advantages:

  • 13th month (for employees with more than 6 months of seniority)
  • Expatriation bonus of 10% of gross salary per month
  • Transportation (home – mission), visas, and vaccinations are covered.
  • Health insurance (50% contribution from MdM and 50% from the employee)
  • Repatriation insurance
  • MdM promotes training and internal mobility

The essentials:

Diversity and inclusion

MdM is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities and fights against all forms of discrimination.

If you have been granted recognition as a disabled worker and/or if you require workplace adjustments, please do not hesitate to inform us.

How to apply

To apply, click on the following link: https://apply.workable.com/medecins-du-monde/j/2984BDD7EB