“Field Coordinator – Sana’a”

Médecins du Monde is recruiting one Field Coordinator for its Sana’a base in Yemen, with field visits.
Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care.
In Yemen, MdM works in Sana’a, Amanat Al Asimah, Amran, Abyan, Aden and Marib. Its strategy focuses on integrated care, access and reach, health system resilience, operational and programme integrity, and emergency preparedness. Coordination is shared between Sana’a and Aden, with an additional field office in Marib.

• Position: Field Coordinator — one position.
• Location: Sana’a, Yemen, with field visits
• Contract: National staff contract; locally based position
• Duration: 6 months, renewable
• Working time: Full-time
• Starting date: 1 January 2027
• Reporting to: General Coordinator
• Functional link: HQ Desk Manager

Job Purpose

Under the line management of the General Coordinator, and in close collaboration with technical referents and coordination support teams, the Field Coordinator manages all aspects of the Sana’a base, ensuring quality, compliance and operational integrity in line with MdM’s mandate and strategy.
Working relationships
Direct supervision: HARO/Liaison Officer, Accounting Officer, Admin Officer, Log Officer, Field MEAL Officer/Data Entry Clerk, Pharmacy Officer and Activity/Programme Manager.
Close collaboration: Deputy GenCo Support, AdminCo, LogCo, HARA, MHPSS Co, Med Co, Deputy GenCo Programmes and Grants & Compliance Coordinator at mission level; Technical Referents and Programme Officer at HQ level.

TASKS DESCRIPTION:

1.    Base Management and Operations

• Ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the base(s), ensuring full compliance with MdM administrative, financial, and logistical procedures.
• Oversee base budgeting, financial monitoring, and cost control in coordination with the finance and support teams, proposing timely mitigation measures for any over- or under-spending.
• Supervise support departments at the base level (Logistics, Admin/HR, Finance, and IT) to guarantee smooth project execution and efficient resource allocation.
• Ensure safe and proper maintenance of base premises, equipment, and guesthouses.

2.    Humanitarian Access and Risk Management

• Continuously monitor the operational context in the areas of intervention and provide timely updates and security alerts to the General Coordinator.
• Ensure that appropriate security guidelines, protocols, and contingency plans are developed, updated, communicated, and strictly adhered to by all base staff.
• Manage security incidents at the field level, write timely incident reports, and implement resulting recommendations in coordination with the Country Management Team.
• Support the Humanitarian Access and Risk Advisor (HARA) in building acceptance and negotiating access with local authorities and community stakeholders.

3.    Program Implementation and Monitoring

• Oversee the direct implementation of base projects (including primary healthcare, MHPSS, and community-based activities) to ensure they meet targets, quality standards, and objectives.
• Continuously assess humanitarian needs on the ground and contribute to the adjustment of operational approaches, workplans, and project strategies through regular analysis.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, technical referents, and the MEAL department to track indicators, conduct project reviews, and document lessons learned.
• Contribute to proposal writing, concept notes, budgeting revisions, and reporting processes for the base in coordination with the Grants & Compliance department.

4.    Team Leadership and Human Resources

• Manage direct and indirect base staff (including support and program teams), ensuring effective onboarding, continuous performance management, coaching, and regular appraisals.
• Identify capacity-building needs and facilitate internal training, refreshers, and technical coaching.
• Foster a positive team spirit, effective internal communication, and healthy team dynamics, addressing any grievances or challenges transparently and in line with local labor laws and MdM internal regulations.
• Oversee disciplinary and grievance procedures at the base level when necessary.

5.    Representation, Coordination, and Advocacy

• Represent Médecins du Monde at the local level with authorities, local partners, UN agencies, clusters, and other humanitarian stakeholders.
• Participate actively in local coordination mechanisms, inter-agency meetings, and ad hoc meetings as requested by the General Coordinator.
• Facilitate donor visits, field evaluations, and external audits conducted at the base level.
• Strengthen relationships with local civil society and community structures to promote MdM’s community-based approach and acceptance.

6.    Reporting and Communication

• Ensure timely and accurate compilation of base inputs for monthly Sitreps, logistics, HR, and financial reports.
• Maintain smooth information flow between the field base and the Sana'a/Aden coordination office.

This list of activities is not exhaustive and may change depending on the situation. 
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in International Relations, Public Health, Project Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the humanitarian sector, with at least 2–3 years in a coordination or senior management position (e.g., Field Coordinator, Project Coordinator, or Program Manager) within an INGO.
• Proven practical experience in security management and humanitarian access in complex or volatile environments.
• Strong experience in managing integrated support services (HR, Finance, Logistics) and multi-donor project budgets.
• Previous experience in the health sector or health system strengthening is a strong asset.

Technical/Managerial:

• Solid understanding and practical knowledge of Project Cycle Management (PCM), logical frameworks, and monitoring tools.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and supportive management skills; ability to mentor and guide multi-cultural teams.
• Excellent diplomatic, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills, particularly when dealing with local authorities and stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of risk management, safety protocols, and operational security guidelines.
• Analytical, strategic thinking, and strong problem-solving capacities under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Personal skills and values:

• Proactive, independent, solution-oriented, and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Strong resilience and capability to cope with last-minute operational challenges and stressful security situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strict adherence to humanitarian principles, ethics, and MdM core values (gender equality, inclusion, non-discrimination).

Languages & IT 

• Fluent in English (mandatory, written and spoken).
• Excellent computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint).