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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 Syria

Following the rapid power shift in Damascus on 8 December 2024, the Syrian Arab Republic is undergoing a pivotal transformation that is fundamentally reshaping its humanitarian, political, and recovery landscape. The legacy of more than 14 years of conflict continues to manifest in an ongoing and unprecedented humanitarian crisis, characterized by significant challenges.

Currently, 16.5 million people are in need, with 8 million individuals urgently prioritized—representing 33% of the Syrian population. Syria’s health crisis is compounded by multisectoral fragilities and overlapping crises, including severe shortages of human resources, insufficient medical supplies, disparities in salary scales between the Ministry of Health and INGOs, weak governance and monitoring systems, political uncertainty, evolving humanitarian coordination mechanisms, reduced funding amid increasing needs, and expanded humanitarian access to previously restricted yet highly contaminated areas.

MdM is adapting its interventions to remain effective and impactful within Syria’s evolving humanitarian landscape.

MdM’s strategy in Syria is structured around two main priorities:

• Providing primary healthcare services, including outpatient consultations, vaccination, nutritional care, and reproductive health, through the direct support of three health facilities.


• Ensuring a community-based approach to promote equitable access to healthcare services for all.

About the role

In a context of strengthening our activities in Syria, you will be specifically in charge of defining, planning and implementing all supply activities and technical logistics for a mission; ensuring the appropriate balance between resources and needs, the budget, compliance with MdM and donors standards, protocols and procedures; leading and managing a team, building cohesion and motivation.

What you’ll do

Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you are responsible for:

Base opening and maintenance

• Oversee installation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of all MdM premises, including offices, guesthouses, warehouses, and future project sites.


• Lead assessments for new locations and ensure compliance with safety, security, and technical standards.


• Manage fleet, energy systems, technical equipment, and optimization of resources to reduce costs and environmental impact.

Logistics coordination

• Develop and implement logistics tools, processes, and procedures aligned with MdM policies and donor requirements.


• Supports field teams in planning logistics activities and contribute to proposals, reports, and strategic decisions.


• Ensure timely reporting to HQ and maintain regular communication with the logistics advisor for follow-up and compliance.

Programme activities

• Act as country-level technical advisor responsible for all mission logistics tasks.


• Supervise rehabilitation of health facilities and infrastructure related to WaSH, energy, waste management, and safety/security.


• Contribute to project assessments, maintain strong networks with external actors, and support programme teams with supply and transport needs.

Procurement, supply chain and asset management

• Oversee the entire supply chain including international/local procurement, import processes, and custom clearance.


• Maintain procurement plans, supplier databases, framework agreements, and systems preventing corruption and mismanagement.


• Ensure proper fleet management, uninterrupted energy supply, and continuous updates of inventories, equipment lists, and procurement forecasts.

Team management

• Recruit, train, and build the capacity of logistics staff with clear objectives and regular evaluations.


• Adapt management approaches, conducts team meetings, and ensure compliance with MdM HR policies.


• Participate in disciplinary processes and ensure team adherence to key policies including PSEA and anti‑corruption.

Safety and security

• Support development and monitoring of safety and security measures alongside the general coordinator.


• Ensure the safeguarding of MdM premises and immediate reporting of security incidents.


• Define and maintain minimum safety standards across all sites, covering fire safety, energy management, sanitation, and anti‑intrusion measures.

Meetings, representation and reporting

• Participate in weekly HQ logistics meetings and internal coordination meetings.


• Represent MdM in external coordination forums such as the logistics cluster when required.


• Consolidate logistics reports, ensure regular field‑team communication, and promote information sharing and issue resolution.

Who you’ll work with

You will directly manage a team of two logistics officers and one logistics assistant.

You are the right match if you:

• Hold a higher education qualification in Logistics management/purchasing


• Have minimum five years' professional experience in logistics (including at least one year in a coordination position in a humanitarian setting or at least three years as logistician in humanitarian setting)


• Have a succesful experience in team management, fleet management, safety/security, energy setups, local and international supply chains (especially health commodities), stock management and construction/renovation work follow up


• Hold a proven experience working in a restrictive and volatile environment


• Have experience working in health projects (preferred)


• Have a previous experience in Syria (a strong asset)


• Have a previous (positive) experience with MdM (strong asset)


• Are described by your managers and peers as someone organized, flexible and able to make effective decisions according to the context


• Have good IT skills (Microsoft 365 environment, mapping tools) and god knowledge of ERP systems (an asset)


• Have an excellent command of English (mandatory, C1 level minimum)


• Speak Arabic and/or French (preferred)

This role may not suit you if you:

• Don't have experience in complex decision making and leading logistics staff under difficult and tense context


• You never worked in iNGOs funded by institutional donors


• Are not aligned with MdM’s values

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!

Employment conditions

Contract & status:

• Gross monthly salary: 3 359 €


• Fixed-term contract of 6 months starting as soon as possible


• Trial period : 1 mois


• Single posting

Work environment:

• Position based in Damascus, Syria with regular visits to Aleppo and the south of Syria

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


• 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.

How to apply

Please click on the following link to apply: https://apply.workable.com/j/6C731EA96C

Senior Logistics Experts – Short Term Deployments Pool

Creating of a pool of Senior Logistics Experts for deployment across MAG country Programmes

COVID-19’s impact on global humanitarian operations has increased the complexity of supporting country programmes. Multiple conflicts around the words require MAG to prepare for a scale up of operations across several country programmes, and within the next few years there will be multiple short-term deployment opportunities for Senior Logistics Experts. MAG is launching a pre-selection process to set up a Pool of senior logistics professionals, matching one or more of the specific deployment ToR’s listed and described within the Candidate Information Pack.

Specific terms for the Pool

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   Duration of the Pool: Pre-selected senior logistics experts will agree to their details (including CV and other personal information as necessary) being kept by MAG within a dedicated Pool until 31 December 2023. Toward the end of this period, MAG will ask Pool members if they wish to continue within the Pool, or if they want to be removed and have their data deleted. Unsuccessful applicants’ data will be processed per MAG’s normal standards and their personal data will therefore be deleted following six months.

   
   


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   Assignments: when necessity for a deployment along one of the specific deployment ToR’s listed and described below, the list of approved senior logistics experts pre-validated for the specific type of ToR will be reviewed to check availability. Among the available and pre-validated senior logistics experts, relevant experience in the operating context and an interview with the hiring manager will determine the selected expert that will be deployed.

   
   


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   Duration of Assignments: Short-term deployments are generally intended for a duration not exceeding 12 weeks’ total duration; the exact duration is pre-agreed by parties ahead of each deployment and is related to the specific type of support required by MAG Country Programme.

   
   


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   Destination of Assignments: deployment destinations are need-based; the Pool covers all MAG Country Programmes worldwide.

   
   


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   Once a deployment is mutually agreed by parties in all terms, MAG will organize the deployment based on a fixed term employee contract:

   
   

Based on the nature of the role, MAG will offer a salary set using its job evaluation framework, as well as a Cost-of-Living Allowance and other allowances as appropriate for the position. As an employee, the individual will also be covered by MAG’s medical insurance policies, as well as receive

accommodation, annual leave and flights. MAG will also make all travel and visa arrangements.

Location of work

Detailed, time-bound and measurable ToR’s will be developed and agreed to ahead of any deployment. However, for the purpose of the creation of the Pool, two different types of example ToR’s have been developed and applicants should set out in their application which of the ToR’s they want to be considered for. These two ToR’s are detailed within the Candidate Information Pack.

Applicants may apply for one or both ToR’s. Where applicants select multiple ToR’s, they may be required to complete a selection exercise for each ToR they apply for. They would only be required to attend one interview however.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. These are usually completed at the time of appointment however, for successful candidates on the Pool, reference checks will be pre-completed, reviewed and approved as individuals are entered on to it. Remaining background checks will be completed on appointment to a role.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

How to apply

For the further information on the role, the application pack and details of how to apply, please visit the MAG website at www.maginternational.org/vacancies-at-MAG. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as the advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.