Deputy general coordinator in charge of programs (F/M)
For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde (MdM), 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 in Yemen
Yemen remains one of the world’s most complex and severe humanitarian crises, driven by years of protracted conflict, economic collapse, climate-related shocks, political fragmentation, and persistent access constraints. An estimated 19.5 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, including 11.5 million who require urgent, life-saving aid. The healthcare system is under immense strain, with approximately 15 million people lacking access to adequate medical services, compounded by widespread cholera outbreaks and systemic challenges across the health sector.
The operational context remains volatile, where localized tensions, service disruptions, and economic pressures, such as currency depreciation and delayed public sector salaries, contribute to periodic unrest and operational constraints.
MdM’s strategy in Yemen is structured around :
- Providing primary healthcare services, including OPD, vaccination, nutritional care, and sexual and reproductive health and rights in 3 directly supported health facilities.
- Ensuring a community-based approach to provide an equal access to healthcares.
About the role
The deputy general coordinator in charge of programs (DGC-P) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of MdM Yemen’s project activities across all areas of intervention, ensuring overall quality, coherence, and strategic alignment of programming.
What you will do
Under the line management of the general coordinator, you will:
- Guarantee the integration of different program sectors in order to maximise holistic programming within the framework of MdM’s mandate, strategy, policies, and humanitarian principles
- Support the general coordinator in defining and implementing the mission strategy in Yemen
- Monitor the humanitarian, political, and security context and anticipate its impact on ongoing programs, donor strategies, and operational priorities
- Represent MdM in programmatic discussions with authorities, clusters, partners, and donors when delegated, and supports coordination with other MdM chapters where relevant
- Directly supervise the program technical team and promote a collaborative and accountable team environment, ensuring capacity building and professional development
- Ensure the budget development and monitoring
- Ensure continuity of program leadership during the absence of the general coordinator.
Who you’ll work with
You will directly manage medical and MHPSS coordinators, the grants coordinator and the meal advisor. Project managers in Aden and Marib will be under your fonctional supervision. You will work closely with the support services coordinator, the grant coordinator, the MEAL advisor and the field coordinator.
Requirements
You are the right match if you:
- Hold a Master’s degree in International Relation or Public Health or Social Science or any other relevant field
- Have a program coordination profile and experience in coordination of health projects
- Have at least 8 years’ experience in the humanitarian/development sector
- Have at least 4 years of experience with a similar position
- Have an experience with an international NGO
- Have a previous experience of project planning, budget holding, proposal and report writing
- Are experienced in multi-sectoral or multi-grants or multi donors programming management
- Have strong project cycle management skills
- Are able to analyse complex contexts and adapt programming accordingly
- Are experienced in managing budgets and monitoring expenditures
- Have strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
- Speak English fluently (oral and written - min C1 level), Arabic (highly appreciated)
- Have adaptability and resilience in volatile contexts
This role may not suit you if you:
- Don’t have experience in complex decision making and leading a multi-disciplinary, multi-national team under difficult and tense context
- Don’t have any experience in supporting medical activities
- Are not aligned with MdM’s values, especially gender equality, human rights and humanitarian principles
Who you’ll work with
You will directly manage the coordinators respectively in charge of Health, MHPSS, Grants and Meal. You will functionnally manage the Project managers in Aden and Marib. You will work closely with the deputy general coordinator in charge of Support Services, the HARA advisor, field coordinators at mission level. At desk level, you collaborate with referents for health and programs.
What you’ll gain
- Strategic leadership experience overseeing our health programs in one of the most complex humanitarian missions worldwide, with direct influence on mission-wide decision‑making
- High‑level professional development, including team management of senior coordinators, donor compliance, risk mitigation, and contribution to country strategy
- Career‑enhancing exposure to large‑scale emergency operations in Yemen, strengthening crisis management, negotiation, and coordination skills highly valued for senior humanitarian roles
Recruitment process
If shortlisted, you will first meet with our HR team. Technical and managerial interviews will follow, which may include practical case studies.
Please note: as part of our anti–money laundering and counter-terrorism policy, international background checks may be conducted. Data is processed confidentially and securely. More info: https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/en/working-internationally/
All successful candidates must provide a criminal record extract (B3).
Ready to apply?
We only need your CV and a cover letter.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, apply now – we’d love to hear from you!
Benefits
Contract & status:
- Gross monthly salary: 3 663 €
- Fixed-term contract of 6 months (renewable) starting as soon as possible
- Trial period : 1 month
- Single posting
Work environment:
Position based in Sanaa with field mission based on context evolution
Benefits:
- 13th month salary (paid in 2 installments after 6 months of service)
- Expatriation allowance: 10% of gross monthly salary
- Coverage of travel (home – mission), visas, and vaccinations
- Accomodation in guesthouse
- Health insurance (50% covered by MdM and 50% by the employee)
- Repatriation insurance
- MdM promotes training and internal mobility
Essentials:
- 5 weeks paid leave + 22.5 RTT days per year
- Strong commitment to inclusion and fighting all forms of discrimination
- More info: https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/en/working-internationally/
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
MdM is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities and to fighting all forms of discrimination.
If you are officially recognized as a person with a disability and/or require workplace accommodations, please let us know.