Field coordinator

Medecins du Monde

For more than 40 years, M decins 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

Context

M decins du Monde (MdM) s strategy in Yemen is holistic, addressing immediate health needs while also working towards long-term improvements and resilience in the healthcare system. This is achieved through primary health care integrated with protection, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), capacity building, and advocacy. MdM aims to alleviate suffering and promote resilience among the Yemeni population.

Reproductive Health and Rights (RHR) and MHPSS are crosscutting themes across all activities, supported by a transversal advocacy component.

MdM currently operates in both northern and southern Yemen, with interventions in the governorates of Sana a, Amanat Al Asimah, Aden, and Marib. MdM coordination office is based in Sana a, supported by two field offices in Aden and Marib.

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

• 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 )