Purpose of the Role
The Transition Officer will coordinate and facilitate the process to define the best suitable structure to oversee all international operations of the network. The role aims to ensure the successful design, consultation, and preparation for implementation of the new structure, in alignment with the approved workplan and the movement’s vision and quality standards. The Transition Officer will be directly responsible of producing some key deliverables (see below).

The Transition Officer will work closely with the MdM International Task Force (see composition below), whose role is to guide and oversee the process towards the creation of a suitable structure to oversee all international operations of Médecins du Monde Network. The group will ensure that the Transition Officer has access to all necessary information to perform his/her duty.

Reporting Line
Reports to: The MdM International Task Force. The Task Force is composed of 2 Executive Directors, 2 Directors of International Operations, 1 Board Member, the Network Operations Coordinator, the Network Coordinator.

Hierarchical link: MdM Network Coordinator.

Key Responsibilities
Phase 1: Exploration & Scoping (First Semester 2026)
Lead analysis (SWOT or equivalent type) of the current model at MdM for implementation of international operations, and benchmarking and comparative reviews of other network INGOs and activist movements, adding/combining the outcomes with the results of a previous benchmarking round in 2024.
Map possible organizational structures, including risk and feasibility analysis, and an estimation of the necessary costs (time, resources and political decisions to be taken) and efforts to implement each of them. If needed, mobilize additional experts for this mapping.
Evaluate impact of each model on individual chapters and propose scenarios of mitigation
Develop and guide implementation of clear internal communication on the process to ensure transparency and buy-in across all chapters.
Organize and facilitate stakeholder consultations on proposed structural options.
Phase 2: Co-design & Decision (Second Semester 2026)
Support the Task Force and governance committee in identifying and detailing governance/structure strategic options for MdM International.
Coordinate internal feedback loops, ensuring broad consultation with executive directors, board members and staff.
Contribute to the preparation and presentation of decision-making materials (documents or information related to the selection of a final model for the structure) for the Network General Assembly (NGA).
Lead the elaboration of financial models, brand use, and HR strategies for the new structure.
Phase 3: Roadmap Design & Launch (2027 – Phase 3 is not part of this first consultancy)
Based on the selected model, lead elaboration of a transition roadmap.
Lead the operationalization of the transition roadmap, including legal and HR reviews.
Coordinate resource mobilization for the transition and launch phases.
Organize and facilitate the final milestone event and official launch of the implementation of the new structure.
Cross-cutting (Throughout All Phases)
Ensure effective coordination and facilitation among all stakeholders (NST, Task Force, governance bodies).
Document lessons learned and support organizational learning.
Promote transparency and internal communication throughout the process.
Anchor the process politically at key validation moments.
Profile and Qualifications
Proven experience in international projects management in the humanitarian or INGO sector, up to the level of Director of Operations, HR Director, Executive Director or International Coordinator.
Proven experience in organizational change management, in the humanitarian and INGO sector.
Strong project management and facilitation skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Experience in benchmarking, comparative analysis, and risk mapping.
Fluency in English (French and/or Spanish an asset).
Ability to work in a multicultural, decentralized environment.
Additional: Permit to work/travel in Europe.

Key Deliverables
Benchmarking and comparative review reports
Matrix of structural options and risk, cost and effort mapping
Communication and change management strategy
Consultation reports and feedback summaries
Operational roadmap and resource mobilization plan
Documentation of lessons learned and process transparency

In order to participate in this tender, the bidder must submit (please mention as Subject: “Consultancy MDM Network”) before COB, 28th of February 2028, the bid plus CV and workplan, in one pdf document.