General Coordinator
| Published | August 19, 2025 |
| Location | Ramallah, Palestinian Territory |
| Category | General |
| Job Type | Full Time |
Description
MAIN TASKS
CONTEXT AND SECURITY FOLLOW-UP
• Follow-up and analysis of the local and national context (geopolitical, health, humanitarian needs);
• Contribution to the elaboration and update of the security plan and tools, in collaboration with HQ:
• Management of security incidents.
PROJECT CYCLE MANAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIP COORDINATION
• Ensure project implementation is in line with donors’ requirements (deadline, project’s timetable, log frame, indicators, and budget)
• Provision of technical support in project cycle management to the team and partners.
• Conduct of follow-up visits to support the good implementation of the project activities.
• Elaboration of internal reports.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
• Recruitment of field team members and onboarding of new personnel.
• Management of the MdM team, conduct of evaluations and identification of training needs.
• Provide support to the team (technical, operational, emotional), personnel coaching and career development.
• Ensure knowledge and compliance with local legislation and regulations, as well as with internal guidelines and protocols.
FINANCE & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
• Management of finance, logistics team and oversees the financial management of the mission.
• Coordination of the elaboration of yearly mission budgets and multi-year project budgets, and their revisions.
• Knowledge and compliance with local legislation and regulations, as well as with internal guidelines and protocols.
REPRESENTATION AND PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
• Elaboration of a programmatic vision, in collaboration with the authorities, partner and other stakeholders.
• Identification of funding opportunities, primarily from institutional donors, based on a donor mapping and an analysis of donor priorities and deadlines.
• Development of new project proposals, partnership avenues and consortium opportunities.
• Elaboration of external reports and of funding applications to donors.
• Sharing of analyses and data with partners, including other NGOs, UN agencies and the authorities.
• Participation and representation at local and regional humanitarian fora, including the relevant health coordination meetings.
MDM NETWORK COLLABORATION
• Ensure open and regular communication with the other MdM chapters.
• Identification of opportunities for closer operational collaboration and resource sharing.
• Support the review and implementation of the advocacy strategy, in collaboration with the other MdM chapters and the relevant external stakeholders when required.
PROFIL REQUIRED:
Knowledge:
Master in Humanitarian Action, Development/Social Studies, Public Health, International Relations or Law.
Skills:
High level of spoken and written English. Strong assets: French and/or Arabic.
At least 5 years of experience in a coordination position with similar responsibilities.
Proven experience managing the safety and security of teams in volatile context.
Proven experience in planning, follow-up, and evaluation of humanitarian programmes.
Proven experience liaising with donors.
Personal Qualities:
Leadership and kindness.
Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and communication skills.
Autonomy and proactivity.
Stress resilience and strong organizational skills.
Flexibility.
Additional skills and experiences:
• Experience in the Middle East context and/or the oPt.
• Prior experience working for a medical NGO and/or in the management of MHPSS programmes
• Experience in remote management techniques.
• Proven experience in the elaboration of country strategies and identification of humanitarian needs
Send your CV, motivation letter, copy of academic certificates and details of three references including at least one direct supervisor
