Logistics Coordinator

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Define and lead the logistics strategy in a complex humanitarian context.

You have:

• Hold a higher-education qualification in logistics, purchasing or supply-chain management
• Have at least 3 years’ professional experience in humanitarian logistics, including coordination-level responsibility
• Solid experience in supply-chain management, fleet management, stock management and safety/security
• Able to interact appropriately with local colleagues in a context where emotions are expressed indirectly
• Able to maintain a stable, calm, and constructive demeanor over time
• Able to help a national logistics officer grow and develop through mentorship
• Operate in a high-security environment without acting impulsively

Description

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 in Myanmar

Médecins du Monde has been operating in Myanmar since 1994. The mission’s strategic objective is to increase access to Harm Reduction (HR) and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services by addressing health, social, legal and normative barriers through a community‑led approach and strong partnerships with local civil‑society organizations.

The main programme is implemented in Kachin State and delivers comprehensive community‑based harm reduction and HIV/AIDS prevention and care. MdM Myanmar also works with partners in other regions and remains ready to respond to disaster‑related emergencies when required.

About the role

As Logistics Coordinator, you will define, lead and ensure the implementation of the mission’s logistics strategy in a complex and evolving operational and security environment.

You will coordinate all logistics components of the mission, support programme implementation, strengthen local capacities, and contribute to the overall safety, efficiency and compliance of operations.

What you’ll do

• Define and implement the mission‑wide logistics strategy in line with operational and structural needs
• Plan, coordinate and monitor logistics activities (supply chain, fleet, stocks, infrastructure, IT, communications and energy)
• Manage and monitor the logistics budget and support programme teams in purchase planning
• Supervise procurement, transport, warehousing and stock management in compliance with MdM and donor procedures
• Manage and develop the logistics team, including recruitment, capacity building and performance follow‑up
• Ensure proper management of buildings, equipment, fleet, IT and telecommunications
• Contribute to proposal development, donor reporting and emergency preparedness (EPREP)
• Support the General Coordinator in implementing and monitoring safety and security procedures
• Prevent and address risks related to fraud and corruption.

Who you’ll work with

You report hierarchically to the General Coordinator and work functionally with the Logistics Advisor at HQ.

You directly supervise the Logistics Manager based in Yangon and collaborate closely with programme, finance and coordination teams, as well as external partners and logistics coordination platforms.

What you’ll gain

• Strengthened expertise in logistics coordination in a high‑complexity humanitarian context
• Experience in capacity building and management of multicultural teams
• Exposure to community‑based programmes and localization approaches
• Involvement in emergency preparedness and response mechanisms.

Benefits

Contract & status:

• Gross monthly salary: € 3,393

• Fixed-term contract (12 months), starting 15th of June 2026

• Single posting

Work environment:

• Position based in Yangon, Myanmar

• Regular field visits

Benefits:

• 13th-month salary (for employees with more than 6 months’ seniority)

• Expatriation allowance: 10% of gross monthly salary

• Coverage of travel (home – mission), visas, and vaccinations

• Accommodation: individual housing

• 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
• 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.

Requirements

You are the right match if you:

• Hold a higher‑education qualification in logistics, purchasing or supply‑chain management
• Have at least 3 years’ professional experience in humanitarian logistics, including coordination‑level responsibility
• Have solid experience in supply‑chain management, fleet management, stock management and safety/security
• Are able to interact appropriately with local colleagues in a context where emotions are expressed indirectly, subtly, and with little outward display
• Are abile to maintain a stable, calm, and constructive demeanor over time, without becoming irritated by the pace, the silences, or what remains unsaid
• Are able to help a national logistics officer grow and develop through mentorship, empowerment, and preparation for taking on a leadership role (deputy/coordinator)
• Are able to operate in a high-security environment without acting impulsively or recklessly.

This role may not suit you if:

• You are uncomfortable working under pressure or adapting to rapidly changing contexts
• You prefer purely technical roles without management or coordination responsibilities
• You are not aligned with MdM’s values and activist approach
• You are not prepared to work in a constrained operational and security environmentPlan, implement and lead the supply chain.

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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