Administrative Coordinator

at Médecins du Monde
Published December 23, 2025
Location Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
Category Administration  
Job Type Full Time  

Description

About the role

In the context of expanding our activities you will contribute to the definition and implementation of the mission’s objectives, participate in the sizing of the HR and financial needs and provide technical support to operational staff on the HR and financial management of the mission.

What you’ll do

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

Technical support and capacity building

Conduct regular field visits to supervise HR, finance and administrative practices; report findings and follow up on recommendations
Act as mission-level technical advisor for HR, finance, and administration
Train managers on HR and finance procedures; support conflict management, stress prevention and donor compliance
Coordinate the annual performance review and training cycle
Oversee disciplinary procedures and investigations
Team management

Recruit, supervise and evaluate staff under direct or technical management
Build capacity of HR & finance teams through coaching and tailored action plans
HR management

a. Strategy & monitoring

Contribute to mission strategy, risk analysis, and HR budgeting (including proposals and amendments)
Strengthen onboarding, support new admin officers, and oversee HR-related tax obligations with legal counsel
Contribute to audits, reporting, and HR indicators
Ensure fair working conditions in line with local law and MdM policies
b. HR administration

Maintain and update the organizational chart
Ensure proper archiving of HR files and accuracy of all HR databases
Oversee contracts, payroll, taxes, and salary grids
Manage all expatriate HR processes (visas, leave, benefits) with HR advisor
Ensure compliant management of daily workers and supported personnel
c. HR policies, tools & compliance

Develop, update, and enforce HR policies consistent with national law and MdM standards
Conduct awareness sessions on HR policies; alert coordination on deviations
Support PSEA policy rollout and investigations
Oversee recruitment and career management of national staff; implement expatriate HR policies
d. Legal compliance

Support MoUs, registrations, and partner HR agreements
Ensure compliance with labour law, taxes, social security, and immigration procedures
Monitor legal changes and maintain secure, organized legal documentation
4. Finance management

a. Financial organization & compliance

Develop and enforce mission financial procedures
Ensure robust financial controls, reporting, and documentation
Monitor budget consumption, update monthly BFU, and propose reallocations
Support audits and ensure tax compliance
Lead financial follow-up with local partners and participate in monthly grant reviews
Strengthen cash-management procedures and explore banking/transfer solutions
b. Treasury & accounting

Identify reliable financial service providers
Consolidate monthly cash forecasts and submit HQ fund requests
Ensure timely, secure payments and accurate accounting
Oversee monthly/annual financial closure with HQ
5. Coordination & representation

Represent MdM with donors when delegated by the general coordinator
Coordinate with INGO admin leads
Provide oversight and compliance support to MdM local partners
Who you’ll work with

You directly supervise th HR and Finance team in the coordination office and you technically supervise the HR and Finance team in the operational base(s).

Requirements
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
Have an experience in training, mentoring, and supervising newly recruited teams, fostering operational practices and developing both individual and collective skills
Speak English fluently, Arabic is highly appreciated
This role may not suit you if you:

don't have experience as an admnistrative coordinator
don't understand and identify institutional donors’ cycles and procedures
don't have any knowledge of the accountancy software SAGA
Are not aligned with MdM’s values

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