Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an independent organisation working for the right to health of vulnerable, excluded populations and those affected by disasters, conflict or political violence, in more than 40 countries. MdM has worked in Colombia since 1987, supporting universal and equitable access to rural health through an approach that integrates humanitarian emergency response with long-term action.
As Deputy General Coordinator in charge of support services, you oversee the overall strategy and regulatory compliance of the MdM Colombia mission by managing the Logistics, Human Resources and Finance departments. You ensure support departments are aligned with MdM and donor strategies, frameworks and procedures, national authorities' requirements and applicable law.
Key responsibilities:
- Team management and organisational development: lead, supervise and develop support staff; identify training needs; promote efficient coordination and continuous improvement.
- Strategic leadership and quality of support services: define and coordinate the support strategy in line with mission objectives; oversee planning, internal controls, audits and contingency plans.
- HR oversight and institutional compliance: ensure organisational structure and staffing meet mission needs; ensure correct application of labour law and HR policies.
- Financial and logistics oversight: lead budget planning, support design of new budget proposals and annual budgets; monitor financial, contractual and regulatory compliance; ensure quality of procurement, supply and pharmaceutical management in line with internal protocols.
- Institutional development and resource mobilisation: coordinate support services' input into proposals and reports for donors and authorities; support fundraising and donor management.
- Risk, compliance, anti-corruption and PSEA: identify and mitigate risks of corruption, fraud and non-compliance; apply internal control and PSEA policies.
- Coordination and representation: run regular support team meetings; strengthen coordination between bases, coordination office, headquarters and programme teams, including the monthly SITREP.
Reports to the General Coordinator and manages the Logistics, Finance and HR Coordinators; works closely with the Deputy General Coordinator for programmes.
Conditions: 6-month fixed-term contract (renewal subject to funding), start as soon as possible, gross monthly salary €3,663, 10% expatriation bonus, individual housing allowance (max 4,408,166 COP), travel, visa and vaccine costs covered, health and repatriation insurance, 5 weeks paid leave. Based in Bogotá with periodic field visits.
Profile: Master's degree in a related field (administration, human resources, logistics) and at least two years of experience in a similar position.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply via the 'postuler' button on the Médecins du Monde job page.
https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/job/adjunto-a-la-coordinacion-general-encargado-de-los-servicios-de-soporte-m-h/