Deputy General Coordinator

Médecins du Monde (MdM) or Doctors of the World is an international humanitarian organization that provides medical care and support to vulnerable populations around the world. Founded in 1980, the organization’s mission is to ensure access to healthcare for all, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. MdM operates in over 40 countries including Ethiopia, delivering medical aid in crisis zones, conflict-affected areas, and areas of extreme poverty. Our teams of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support staff, work tirelessly to provide essential medical services, emergency relief, and long-term healthcare programs.

MDM–France invites qualified candidates to apply for the following position

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Position Title: Deputy General Coordinator

Duty station: Addis Ababa ,Ethiopia

Employment Term: 12 months Contract

Reported to: General Coordinator

Required positions: 1 (One)

The selected candidate: March, 2026
will start:

Deadline to apply: February 4 ,2026

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the General Coordinator, the Deputy General Coordinator (Deputy Gen Co) will be in charge of directly overseeing the implementation of the projects activities and ensuring the overall quality and guidance of its programming. Also, he/she is responsible in supporting the General Coordinator in designing and rolling out the mission strategy in the country.

Essential duties and responsibilities.

Strategic planning

• Ensure a close monitoring of the context, humanitarian and epidemiological situations
• Coordinate the organization of needs assessments as and when required.
• Participate and contribute to the development and rolling out of the mission strategy

Program Coordination

• Ensure quality program implementation, in line with MdM mandate and guiding principles
• Make sure the different components of the programs are consistent, accurately integrated and according to the needs of the target population
• Coordination with all partners through Grant Coordinator to review the quality and progress of the implementation
• Regular budget follow-ups of all programs and ensure compliance to donor regulations
• Ensure regular communications are maintained between the different departments involved in the programs
• Coordinate with General Coordinator for needed communication with donor or authorities in case of context evolution and subsequent necessary adjustment in the response.

Monitoring and reporting

• Carry out a quarterly review of programmatic performance based on the monitoring framework and available indicators.
• Contribute to the organization and realization of external evaluation as and when required
• Participate in the writing of quality donor activity reports and proposals
• Support in development of infographics covering different components of the MdM programs like quarterly newsletter, fact sheet and success stories.
• Ensure that a clear and solid M&E framework is in place at mission level, with regular reviews/assessments and effective feedback mechanism in close collaboration with the program teams and coordinators
• Visit project sites for better understanding of the project implementation, and improvements.

Team management

• Supervises the program team: Medical Coordinator, MHPSS Advisor, GBV Advisor, MEAL & Grant Coordinator, Pharmacy Advisor and maintain functional links with 3 Field Coordinators of Amhara, Somali/Oromia and Tigray regions.
• Ensure information sharing and develop a good team dynamic.
• Provide support and mentorship to improve the capacity of the team especially national staff.

Representation

• Regularly and proactively represent MdM in coordination forums related to health, nutrition, etc. as well as with other actors including UN.
• Develop and maintain collaboration with authorities, such as regional finance and health bureaus, Disaster and Risk Managemental Commission (federal and regional), etc.
• Support the General Coordinator in organization of donor field visits or meetings as and when required.

Professional experience

• At least 2 or 3 years of similar relevant professional experience
• Experience in an international NGO
• Solid experience in project planning, budgeting, proposal and report writing.
• Excellent knowledge of international donors (ECHO, EU, CDCS, GFFO, FCDO, USG etc), and strong representation and fundraising skills
• Preferable experience in health sector
• Relevant professional qualification
• Education in public health is an asset.

Skills and Qualities Required

• Knowledge and understanding of project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, objectives and indicators etc.).
• Capacity to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to cope and adapt to a rapidly changing work environment
• Team manager with a strong leadership skills
• Experience in management of multi donor budgets
• Experience in managing multi-geographic and multi-sector programs

Required Personal Skills

• Independence, ability to take the initiative and of responsibility
• Ability to work under stressful situation
• Good analysis, objective, able to take a step back and analyse
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Capacity to delegate and to supervise and coach the work
• Anticipation and adaptability,
• Strong problem solving and organisational skills in day to day and crisis situations
• Ability to plan, organise and meet deadlines
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Listening and diplomacy skills

Languages

• English and Amharic/Fluent
• Local languages added advantage