General Coordinator - Worldwide (M/F)
Organization: Doctors of the World
Closing date:28 Oct 2026
Do you want to join an activist association and take concrete action for greater social justice:
Doctors of the World has been working for over 40 years to treat the most vulnerable populations, denounce obstacles to access to care and bring about lasting changes in health policies.
In France and in nearly 30 other countries, our actions are structured around six political battles:
• sexual and reproductive health and rights (including the right to abortion)
• migration, exile, rights and health
• risk reduction
• health and environment
• rights and the health system
• humanitarian spaces
Why we need you:
Emergency response to crises, conflicts, and natural disasters is a priority for us. Thanks to its financial independence, strong partnerships, and the commitment of its teams, Doctors of the World deploys rapid and tailored responses to meet the needs of affected populations.
The Emergency Response Unit primarily intervenes in countries where the organization already has a presence but can also be mobilized in new contexts when access to healthcare is severely compromised and local capacities are insufficient. It also provides operational and technical support to the missions of the regional hubs in preparing and implementing their emergency responses.
As a member of the Emergency Response Unit's rapid response team, you will be deployed to emergency situations to launch new interventions or reinforce existing teams. You may also participate in exploratory missions, the opening of new missions or bases, provide temporary operational reinforcements ("gap-filling"), or support the implementation of specific medical activities, such as training or emergency preparedness initiatives.
Your tasks
Your main responsibilities are:
Supervision of emergency operations in the field
• Ensure the opening of new mission(s) by implementing MdM's procedures and policies (supply, treasury, etc.)
• Conducting exploratory missions: context assessment, stakeholder mapping, strategy design in conjunction with members of the emergency team, etc.
• To lead, coordinate and supervise emergency response
• Oversee support functions (finance, human resources, logistics, supply chain, safety and security) while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and operational needs.
• Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with local coordination mechanisms and all stakeholders
• Identify, assess and monitor operational risks, then define and implement appropriate mitigation measures to ensure business continuity.
• To act as the security focal point in the intervention area, ensuring the implementation of the security management plan and compliance with operational procedures.
Contribute to strengthening MdM's emergency response at headquarters level:
• To provide technical and operational support to national program teams in preparing for and responding to emergency situations
• Contribute to the development and improvement of operational tools dedicated to emergency interventions
• Participating in the development of our overall strategy for responding to health emergencies
• Capitalizing on feedback to identify best practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of interventions
The division of working time between field and headquarters is estimated at 80%-20%.
The duration of a field deployment is a maximum of three (3) months, and is followed by a recovery period.
Your colleagues:
You will work under the supervision of the head of the emergency response unit based at headquarters. When deployed in the field, you will report directly to the mission desk.
You are the right person if you:
• Do you hold a higher education degree in project management or a generalist field (Master's level)?
• You must have at least three years of experience in the humanitarian sector as a head of mission and/or site coordinator.
• Have you conducted exploratory missions in emergency situations?
• Master risk analysis and the development of humanitarian access strategies
• Have experience managing donor-funded programs
• You provided representation to humanitarian actors, local authorities and donors
• Have experience in safety and security management, including in volatile environments.
• Demonstrate strong adaptability and resilience to stress in complex security environments.
• Master the Microsoft Office suite
• Master mapping tools such as Google Earth or ArcGIS
• Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken, is required; proficiency in Spanish and/or Arabic is an asset.
This position is not for you if:
• Flexibility, adaptability, and initiative are not among your main strengths; frequent travel and regular team changes present a challenge.
• You are afraid that you do not identify with the values and activist stance of Doctors of the World.
The next steps
If your application is selected, we will contact you to schedule an HR interview with our recruitment officer. This will be followed by a technical and managerial interview (which may include practical exercises).
As part of our efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, background checks against international lists may be carried out. Data is processed confidentially and securely. More information: http://bit.ly/3CSThBs
An extract from the criminal record (B3) will be required from all recruited persons.
We look forward to receiving your application.
We only need your CV and cover letter.
If you think you are a good fit for this position, don't wait any longer, apply!
Your employment conditions
Contract & status:
• Fixed-term contract available from 01/10/2026 for 12 months
• Gross monthly salary of €4,067
• Status: Executive
• Full-time position
The advantages:
• Occasional remote work
• 13th month (for employees with more than 6 months of seniority)
• Field travel allowance of €198.18 gross/month pro rata to time spent in the field
• At headquarters, meal vouchers with a unit value of €10 are provided (60% contribution from MdM, 40% from employees), and in the field via a fixed meal allowance determined according to the country.
• At headquarters, 50% reimbursement of public transport pass (monthly pass) and 100% coverage of round trips between headquarters and the field
• Accommodation provided on site 100%
• Health insurance covered 100%
• MdM promotes training and internal mobility
The essentials:
• 5 weeks of vacation + 22.5 RTT days per year
• Strong commitment to inclusion and the fight against all forms of discrimination
• More info: https://bit.ly/3x5MezL
Work environment:
• Position based at headquarters in Saint-Denis (20% of the time) and in international locations (80% of the time)
• Field deployment not before 1 month of integration
• Working on a screen, in an open-plan office
• Oral and telephone communication
• Prolonged sitting posture
Diversity and inclusion:
MdM is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities and fights against all forms of discrimination.
If you have been granted recognition as a disabled worker and/or if you require workplace adjustments, please do not hesitate to inform us.
How to apply:
https://apply.workable.com/j/0B85E86167