Médecins du Monde (MdM) delivers healthcare to the most vulnerable, challenges barriers to access and drives long-term change in health policies, working in France and nearly 30 countries. In Syria, MdM protects vulnerable people's access to essential health care, including returnees and displaced communities. Programs are run from the coordination office in Damascus, with teams and partners in several governorates. MdM currently operates in Aleppo and Idlib governorates, supporting three health facilities, and since 2026 has extended activities to Rural Damascus and Daraa, where it will support two health centers.
About the role: The Logistics Coordinator provides strategic and technical leadership to the logistics team, supports program planning and proposal development, manages logistics risks and ensures compliance with MdM France procedures, donor requirements and applicable Syrian regulations. Under the supervision of the general coordinator, the post-holder defines, plans and implements all supply and logistics activities while ensuring budget compliance, and leads and manages the logistics team.
Main responsibilities:
- Define, plan and budget logistical needs for the mission and monitor logistical activities
- Define, implement and adapt procurement plan and procedures
- Manage contracts related to logistics and supply activities
- Recruit and manage the logistics team, set objectives, define training needs, ensure skills management
- Ensure monitoring and reporting on logistical activities, adapt indicators when needed
- Supervise and manage the transportation of goods and people
- Supervise the installation and maintenance of office and accommodation areas
- Define and monitor IT and communication resources
- Ensure the archiving system for logistics documents is respected
- Participate in the definition, implementation and monitoring of safety and security standards
- Provide logistics guidance, training, advising and technical support to all field teams
Works closely with the HQ logistics advisor, program coordinators, health managers, support coordinators, the MEAL team and the security focal point.
Profile:
- Master's degree in logistics, supply chain management, procurement, business administration or a related field
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, including a coordination or management role in a humanitarian or international NGO setting
- Experience managing local and international supply chains, preferably including medicines and health commodities
- Previous experience with Médecins du Monde is a strong asset
- Fluent English; Arabic highly appreciated
- Ability to work under pressure in complex, restrictive and volatile operational environments
Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract starting as soon as possible, based in Damascus with regular field visits. Gross monthly salary of 3,392 €, plus 13th-month salary (after 6 months' seniority), 10% expatriation allowance, travel/visa/vaccination coverage, guesthouse accommodation, health and repatriation insurance, 5 weeks paid leave plus 22.5 RTT days per year.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the application form on the Médecins du Monde job page. Only a CV and a cover letter are required.
https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/job/logistics-coordinator-f-m/