Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the general coordinator, your main responsibilities are the following:

Base & financial management

• Ensure smooth functioning of the Aden base and compliance with MdM procedures
• Oversee budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting in coordination with support teams
• Facilitate communication and coordination among departments and with the country office

Team leadership & human resources

• Manage and support Aden staff, ensuring effective performance, training, and compliance with labor laws
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, appraisals, and disciplinary processes
• Promote team spirit and internal communication through regular meetings

Program management

• Lead needs assessments, planning, and implementation of our projects in Aden
• Ensure program quality, adherence to MdM principles and donor compliance
• Support proposal writing, reporting and project reviews in coordination with technical teams

Representation & partnerships

• Represent MdM with authorities, partners and coordination bodies in Aden
• Build and maintain relationships with humanitarian actors and support advocacy efforts

Safety & security

• Monitor the security context and update contingency plans
• Ensure staff compliance with MdM security protocols and report incidents promptly

Reporting & compliance

• Lead reporting and documentation of lessons learned
• Ensure alignment with our strategy, donor requirements and coordination structures

Desired Candidate Profile

You are the right match if you:

• Have a minimum of five years of experience in a similar position with an international NGO, working in emergency contexts, managing programmes, preferably in the health sector
• Have an experience in working with local authorities and partners
• Have a good understanding of key support services (HR, logistics, finance, administration) to assist in implementing internal policies and ensuring smooth project operations
• Speak English fluently, Arabic is highly appreciated

This role may not suit you if you:

• don t have experience as a field coordinator in the Middle East
• don t have the ability to work under a minimum of supervision
• Are not aligned with MdM s values