Doctors of the World, a medical association committed to international solidarity, has been committed for over 40 years to treating the most vulnerable populations here and abroad, to bearing witness to the obstacles observed in access to care and to obtaining lasting improvements in health policies for all.
An independent association, Médecins du Monde goes beyond healthcare by denouncing attacks on dignity and human rights and fighting to improve the situation of vulnerable populations.
In France and internationally in nearly 30 countries, our actions aim to facilitate access to the healthcare system through our 6 priority fights:
- Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
- Migration, exile, rights and health
- Risk reduction
- Environmental health
- Health systems
- Humanitarian spaces
The context
Since 2019, MdM-FR has been working in the Ouham prefecture to improve access to healthcare in crisis areas. In Bouca, nine facilities, including the district hospital, now receive comprehensive support: basic healthcare, maternal and child health, vaccination, gender-based violence, family planning, and specialist referrals.
In 2024, a new project was launched in Batangafo, focusing on combating severe acute malnutrition and supporting survivors of GBV. MdM is also continuing its assessments in Markounda to adapt its response to local needs.
Working closely with other French NGOs, MdM is strengthening humanitarian coordination, expanding its areas of intervention and asserting its central role in addressing health and GBV issues in the CAR.
The position
Under the supervision of the General Coordinator, you are responsible for program management in Region 3 (Yadé), including the Markounda and Batangafo bases. You will oversee all operational, administrative, financial, human resources, logistical, and organizational aspects, while also supervising and leading a team in the field. You will also ensure the implementation of MdM’s frameworks, policies, and procedures.
Your main responsibilities are as follows:
Representation and coordination
- Represent MdM with authorities, NGOs, armed forces and financial partners
- Participate in local coordination meetings and thematic workshops
- Ensure MdM’s visibility and institutional relations in the area
Operational implementation
- Organize and coordinate operations at the Markounda and Batangafo bases
- Supervise the construction and installation of the new base
- Plan, monitor and adjust activities according to mission objectives and priorities
- Guarantee the quality, relevance and smooth running of projects
- Produce internal and external activity reports (SITREP, donor reports)
- Capitalize on good practices and lessons learned
Security management
- Monitor the evolution of the security context and analyze risks
- Update and enforce security pack tools
- Raise awareness among teams and respond to incidents related to coordination
Administrative and logistics management
- Develop and monitor budgets in conjunction with the support team
- Oversee the supply and logistics of activities
- Apply MdM procedures and ensure that teams comply with them
Team management
- Recruit, supervise and evaluate team members
- Set individual and collective objectives
- Strengthen skills through regular support
- Manage conflicts and enforce internal rules and MdM values
Internal and external communication
- Lead local coordination meetings and participate in mission meetings
- Maintain constant contact with partners, national coordination and other humanitarian actors
- Ensure proper communication of activities and the visibility of MdM and its donors
Profile
- Higher education in project management or generalist in international solidarity
- Minimum three years’ experience in a similar position within an NGO
- Experience in base opening highly desirable
- Experience in developing, managing and evaluating emergency health projects in countries and/or crisis areas
- Experience in security management in a volatile security environment
- Excellent analytical and adaptation skills
- Ability to take initiatives
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and work in a team (intercultural and multidisciplinary)
- Proficiency in the Office Pack
- Languages: French and fluent English required
- You adhere to the values and activist positioning of Médecins du Monde
Conditions of employment
- Fixed-term contract (CDD)
- Position to be filled as soon as possible until 08/31/2026
- Position based in Markounda
- Departure alone
- Gross monthly salary of 3,627 euros
- Equivalent to 13th month paid in 2 installments – from 6 months of actual work seniority
- Expatriation bonus of 10% of gross salary per month
- Coverage of transport (home – mission), visas, vaccinations
- Accommodation in a shared house
- 22.5 RTT / an
- 5 weeks of paid leave / year
- Health insurance (50% contribution from MdM and 50% from the employee)
- Insurance (repatriation, etc.)
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How to apply
Interested? Follow this link: https://apply.workable.com/j/F075D0902A