Job announcement
Post Date :
June 04 2025
Deadline :
September 02 2025
Reference Number :
job-af
Vacancies :
1 vacancies
Minimun Experience :
5 Year(s)
Minimun Education :
Bachelors
Age :
18 - 55
Gender :
Not specified
Job shift :
Full-time
Job type :
Job level :
Senior
Salary :
As per organization salary scale
Location :
Afghanistan
Sectors :
Job announcement channel
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 France has operated in Afghanistan from 1982 to 2012, implementing projects in 6 different provinces across the country. Following the instauration of a “Pay for Performance” scheme for the management of the health system by the World Bank, MdM decided to step out and switched to a drug users risk reduction program from 2005. In 2012, these activities have been handed over to a national NGO and MdM left Afghanistan.
Following Taleban takeover of power in August 2021, the cumulative effects of the conflict, international sanctions and the economic crisis has led to one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. In view of this situation, MdM has decided to reopen its mission in the country to contribute to the humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Afghan people.
MdM was registered again in April 2022 and launched its first activities in Kabul in June. We are currently operating in Kabul and Wardak provinces, with a program aimed at increasing access to integrated primary healthcare services – including nutrition and MHPSS – for the most vulnerable communities. In Kabul we currently support one district hospital and two comprehensive health centers, and in Wardak we support two basic health centers. In addition, through its historic local partner Bridge, MdM supports harm reduction activities for drug users in Kabul.
The longer-term strategy envisages the expansion of activities in additional provinces, particularly in western Afghanistan, with a focus on nutrition and SRH.
Under the supervision of the desk manager Eurasia, you are responsible for the overall management of the Afghanistan mission.
Your main responsibilities are the following:
Recruit, manage, train and motivate the mission’s team
Define the operational and advocacy strategy together with the coordination team, the desk manager and the volunteer board delegates of the mission
Plan and monitor activities, implement corrective action when necessary, providing technical support to the team
Represent MdM with authorities, local actors, partners, donors and the media
Monitor partnership agreements with partners, authorities and donors, seek out and develop new partnerships, and ensure or supervise fundraising
Ensure the financial coverage of the mission by leading fundraising and budget management
Draft, adapt and monitor safety regulations and procedures and coordinate crisis management in the region
Implement and monitor the application of MdM’s programmatic and support services framework, policies and procedures
Supervise reporting to MdM and donors
University degree in line with position
Minimum 5 years of experience in the humanitarian sector
Previous experience as a coordinator mandatory
Proven managerial experience within complex/insecure environments
Solid experience in representation with humanitarian actors, authorities and donors
Strong knowledge of the humanitarian sector (donors, UN, NGOs, frameworks, standards, etc.)
Experience in challenging negotiations
Substantial experience in safety and security management
Good understanding of support services tools and guidelines
Ability to plan, manage and adapt a project, including in emergency situations
Ability to understand national and regional strategies and donors, negotiate with donors and the authorities
Experience in managing medical program in an asset
Previous experience in Afghanistan is an asset
Previous experience with MdM is an asset
Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint…)
Mapping skills with Google Earth or ArcGIS
Languages: fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory (minimum C1 level), knowledge of French, Dari or Pashto is an asset
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde
Starting date : as soon as possible
6-month contract (renewable)
Gross monthly salary: €4,027
Position based in Kabul, Afghanistan (single departure) with regular field visits
Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments – minimum of 6 months seniority required
Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
Guesthouse housing
R&R every 3 months including flight ticket (capped) and per diem
22.5 recovery days per year
5 weeks of paid leaves per year
Health insurance (50% covered by MdM and 50% by the employee)
Insurance (repatriation…)
Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility
As part of our measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, any selected candidate may be subject to a background check on international sanctions lists (UN, the EU, France, the United States…). This information is handled confidentially and stored on a secure server. For more information on the processing of personal data throughout this process: http://bit.ly/3CSTDYO
TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Médecins du Monde reserves the right to fill the vacancy before the closing date for applications.
MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.
To apply, please click on the following link: https://apply.workable.com/j/D5AB7A7ADD
01 June 2025
26 June 2025
1 vacancies
24
As per organization salary scale