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
MdM strategy in Palestine focuses on 2 pillars: Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPREP) and Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), with two cross-cutting topics: Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and gender mainstreaming.
In MHPSS, MdM intervention in the Palestine is focused on provision of MHPSS emergency response activities following critical incidents related to occupation, local partners capacity building and MHPSS integration at Ministry of Health (MOH) and Primary Health Care Centers (PHCCs).
Job description
Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you define, plan and implement all supply and logistics activities, while ensuring budget compliance and respect of MdM’s protocols and procedures. You lead and manage the logistics team.
More specifically, your main responsibilities are the following:
- Define, plan and budget logistical needs for the mission and monitor logistical activities
- Define, implement and adapt procurement plan and procedures
- Manage contracts related to logistics and supply activities
- Recruit and manage the logistics team, set objectives, define training needs, ensure skills management
- Ensure monitoring and reporting on logistical activities, adapt indicators when needed
- Supervise and manage the transportation of goods and people
- Supervise the installation and maintenance of office and accommodation areas
- Define and monitor IT and communication resources
- Ensure that the archiving system for logistics documents is respected
- Participate in the definition, implementation and monitoring of the safety and security standards
- Provide logistics guidance, training, advising and technical support to all field teams
- Participate in meetings with authorities and other NGOs on logistics and security issues
Profile
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in similar roles in humanitarian programs
- Experience in emergency and volatile security context
- Experience in clearance and supply chain management
- Experience in capacity building and trainings
- Excellent communication skills, listening and diplomacy skills
- Ability to listen, provide guidance and foster good team dynamic
- Pedagogy and organizational skills
- Remote management skills
- Training, supervision and coaching skills
- Good writing and communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with informants and contacts from widely-varied organizations and agencies
- Leadership / team player
- Ability to work in emergency context. With strong security rules
- Technical skills in security, supply chain, stock, team management, IT
- Driving licence is an added value
- Languages: fluent in English, French and Arabic would be an asset
- You embrace the core values and support the philosophy of Médecins du Monde.
Conditions of employment
- Starting date : July 15th, 2024
- 3 month-contract
- Gross monthly salary : €3,306
- Position based in Bir Zeit with regular field visists in Gaza and West Bank when access and safety are granted
- 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 recovery days per year
- 5 weeks of paid leaves per year
- Health insurance (60% covered by MdM and 40% by the employee)
- Insurance (repatriation…)
Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility
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How to apply
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