Field coordinator Farah (F/M)

Drive the restructuring of the Farah base and strengthen the team.

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Overview

Drive the restructuring of the Farah base and strengthen the team.

You have:

Have experience working at the same position with an INGO
Have experience working in a high-security context
Have knowledge of MdM procedures
Have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Are fluent in English (spoken and written)

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Description

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 Afghanistan

MdM France has been operating in Afghanistan since 2021. The Farah base, located in the south-west of the country, manages primary healthcare activities including a maternal and child health component and an MHPSS programme. Main donors are ECHO and CDCS.

About the role

You drive the restructuring of the Farah base by strengthening the on-site team and restoring operational standards in line with MdM policies.

What you’ll do

Recruit a national field coordinator and fill other key vacant positions
Represent MdM to local authorities, partners, and humanitarian actors
Adapt and monitor security rules and procedures
Implement and oversee MdM frameworks, policies, and procedures (programmatic and support functions)
Strengthen administrative, financial, and logistical management of the base
Supervise activities and reporting

Who you’ll work with

You work under the supervision of the general coordinator of the mission and you manage directly 3 staffs.

Benefits

Employment conditions

Contract & status:

Gross monthly salary: 3 663 €
Fixed-term contract starting as soon as possible for 3 months
Single posting

Work environment:

Position based in Farah, Afghanistan with regular field visits

Benefits:

Expatriation allowance: 10% of gross monthly salary
Coverage of travel (home – mission), visas, and vaccinations
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.medecinsdumondeh.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.

Requirements

You are the right match if you:

Have experience working at the same position with an INGO
Have experience working in a high-security context
Have knowledge of MdM procedures
Have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Are fluent in English (spoken and written)

This role may not suit you if you:

Are not aligned with MdM’s values
Don't have experience in high-security context

Recruitment process

If shortlisted, you will first meet with our HR team. Technical and managerial interviews, which may include practical case studies, will follow.

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!

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Potential interview questions

Describe your experience working in high-security contexts and how you managed safety risks.	This question seeks to assess your ability to operate in challenging environments.	Highlight specific situations where you ensured safety and adhered to protocols.
How do you approach recruitment and team management in humanitarian settings?	They want to understand your leadership and management style in the context of humanitarian operations.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a challenge you faced in managing operational standards and how you overcame it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What are your thoughts on the importance of inclusion and diversity in humanitarian work?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you monitor and adapt security rules in a volatile environment?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you would represent MdM to local authorities and partners.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to manage administrative and logistical challenges in remote settings?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures during program implementation?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.