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 

Since 2021, MdM implements a project on “health and environment”, focusing on the impact of the living conditions and environment on the health of the population in Bulgaria.

MdM develops a holistic approach to health and supports the social cohesion among the population. The organization is also interested in supporting the emergence of civil society actors, in order for its actions to be sustainable. MdM seek to accompany the dialogue process between the communities (as right bearers) and the different official stakeholders (as duty bearers) as to empower people to raise their voice and to gain social inclusiveness.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the desk manager, you are responsible for the overall management of the Bulgaria 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 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Status : Employee Contract : Fixed-term contract
Duration : 12 months

Starting date: As soon as possible for 12 months
Employment package – including salary and benefits – adapted according to the profile of the selected candidate (national or expatriate)
Regular travels to the intervention sites
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
Family posting possible

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

Higher education in project management or humanitarian aid, development, public health or related fields (five years post-secondary education)
Minimum 3 years of experience in the humanitarian sector in a similar position (General Coordinator, Country Director, Deputy-Country Director)
Experience in community development, and in capacity building of local civil society
Experience in working with vulnerable communities and / or on precarious living environment and its consequences on health is an asset
Experience with MdM is an asset
Analyse the issues and challenges in the region
Adapt language and feedback to the audience
Work in partnership
Discuss, present arguments, negotiate and convince authorities and partners
Analyse the context and the consequences of an intervention, assess the risks and constraints, and identify priorities
Ability to develop a global view and propose relevant strategic orientations
Strong management skills & excellent capacity to motivate a team
Excellent communication and listening skills
Flexibility, proactivity, anticipation and adaptability
Diplomacy and networking skills
Strong representation skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory (oral and written), knowledge of French is an asset and Bulgarian is a strong asset
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde.

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.