Deputy general coordinator in charge of programs (F/M)

Do you want to join a committed, activist-driven organization and take meaningful action for social justice?
For over 40 years, Médecins du Monde has been delivering healthcare to the most vulnerable, challenging barriers to access, and driving long-term change in health policies.

In France and across nearly 30 countries, our work is built around six core missions:

• Sexual and reproductive health and rights (including access to safe abortion)

• Migration, exile, human rights and health

• Harm reduction

• Health and the environment

• Healthcare systems

• Humanitarian spaces

MdM in Yemen

Yemen remains one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, after more than a decade of conflict, economic decline, climate shocks, and political instability. In 2026, over two-thirds of the population require humanitarian assistance, including 9.4 million people identified as most in need of life-saving support.

The health system is under extreme strain, with only 59.3% of health facilities fully operational and 19.3 million people requiring healthcare services, including more than 660,000 pregnant women in need of urgent care. Cholera continues to pose a major public health challenge, adding pressure to an already weakened system.

The operational environment remains highly volatile, marked by security incidents, service disruptions, funding cuts, and economic challenges that regularly affect humanitarian activities.

Médecins du Monde operates across northern and southern Yemen, with a coordination office in Sana’a and field offices in Aden and Marib. Its interventions focus on two strategic priorities:

• Supporting 29 health facilities to deliver primary healthcare services, including outpatient care, vaccination, nutrition, and reproductive health.
• Providing mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) through healthcare facilities and community-based networks trained in identification, referral, and awareness-raising activities.

About the role

You will be responsible for the development and implementation of the country programme strategy, in line with MdM’s mandate and overall strategy. You will also ensure continuous quality improvement and strong technical positioning through the guidance and management of the medical, MHPSS, and WASH coordinators under your supervision.

Who you’ll work with

Under the direct supervision of the general coordinator and the technical management of the HQ program officer, you will work in close collaboration with the deputy general coordinator for support services, as well as with other key departments at coordination level, including but not limited to grants, security, safety and access, and MEAL. You will also collaborate closely with the deputy field coordinators for programs at field-base level.

What you’ll do

Under the supervision of the general coordinator, your main responsibilities are the following:

• Lead overall program strategy, implementation, and quality across the mission
• Provide guidance to the general coordinator on program priorities, operational approaches, and strategic decisions.
• Supervise project managers and field coordinators to ensure effective delivery, donor compliance, and achievement of objectives
• Monitor humanitarian context and needs to adapt programming and identify new opportunities
• Oversee the development of proposals, donor reports, and resource mobilization efforts
• Ensure strong program monitoring, data analysis, and timely internal and external reporting
• Maintain high standards of program quality, accountability, and compliance with MdM policies and donor requirements
• Promote organizational learning through evaluations, lessons learned, best practices, and adaptive programming
• Manage, coach, and develop program staff while strengthening team performance and collaboration
• Represent the mission internally and externally, fostering coordination with donors, partners, authorities, and other stakeholders

Employment conditions

Contract & status:

• Gross monthly salary: 3 663 €

• Fixed-term contract for 6 months starting in December 2026

• Single posting

Work environment:

• Position based in Aden
• Frequent visits to Sanaa and to the field, depending the security conditions.

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: 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.

You are the right match if you…

• Hold a master’s degree in international relations, public health, social science or any other relevant field
• Have 5 years of proven experience in humanitarian and/or development contexts, with at least 2 years in a similar role
• Demonstrate strong knowledge in partnerships, multi-sectoral, regional and/or co-funded programming management
• Are skilled in collaborating with authorities
• Experience /knowledge of the region
• Speak English fluently. Arabic is highly appreciated

This role may not suit you if you…

• Are uncomfortable working in complex, unstable, or rapidly evolving humanitarian contexts that require flexibility, resilience, and adaptability
• Prefer close supervision and highly structured processes rather than taking initiative, anticipating needs, and working independently
• Do not have strong leadership skills and a supportive management style (experience managing national and expatriate staff)
• Are not aligned with MdM’s values and activist approach

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!