Logistics coordinator (F/M) - Syria

Do you want to join a committed, activist-driven organization and take meaningful action for social justice?
For over 40 years, Médecins du Monde has been delivering healthcare to the most vulnerable, challenging barriers to access, and driving long-term change in health policies.

In France and across nearly 30 countries, our work is built around six core missions:

• Sexual and reproductive health and rights (including access to safe abortion)
• Migration, exile, human rights and health
• Harm reduction
• Health and the environment
• Healthcare systems
• Humanitarian spaces

MdM in Syria

Since December 2024, about 1.8 million refugees and 2 million internally displaced people have returned to their areas of origin (UNHCR, 1 October 2026, indicative), and many others remain displaced. Many return to areas where roads, public services, and health facilities are damaged or only partially functional. Humanitarian needs remain high, while access, administrative procedures and security conditions can change quickly from one area to another.

Médecins du Monde (MdM) works in Syria to protect vulnerable people's access to essential health care, including returnees and displaced communities. Our programs are run from the coordination office in Damascus, with teams and partners in several governorates.

MdM is currently operating in Aleppo and Idlib governorates, supporting three health facilities. Since 2026, program activities have been extended to Rural Damascus and Daraa governorates, where MdM will support two health centers.

About the role

You will provide strategic and technical leadership to the logistics team, support program planning and proposal development, manage logistics risks and ensures compliance with MdM France procedures, donor requirements, and applicable Syrian regulations.

What you’ll do

Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you define, plan and implement all supply and logistics activities, while ensuring budget compliance and respect of MdM’s protocols and procedures. You lead and manage the logistics team.

More specifically, your main responsibilities are:

• Define, plan and budget logistical needs for the mission and monitor logistical activities
• Define, implement and adapt procurement plan and procedures
• Manage contracts related to logistics and supply activities
• Recruit and manage the logistics team, set objectives, define training needs, ensure skills management
• Ensure monitoring and reporting on logistical activities, adapt indicators when needed
• Supervise and manage the transportation of goods and people
• Supervise the installation and maintenance of office and accommodation areas
• Define and monitor IT and communication resources
• Ensure that the archiving system for logistics documents is respected
• Participate in the definition, implementation and monitoring of the safety and security standards
• Provide logistics guidance, training, advising and technical support to all field teams

Who you’ll work with

You will work closely with the logistics advisor at HQ, the program coordinators and the health managers, the support coordinators, the MEAL team and the security focal point, among others.

You are the right match if you:

• Hold a Master’s degree in the following : logistics, supply chain management, procurement, business administration or a related field.
• Have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, including experience in a coordination or management role in a humanitarian or international NGO setting.
• Have experience managing local and international supply chains, preferably including medicines and health commodities.
• Have a previous experience with Médecins du Monde (strong asset)
• Speak English fluently, Arabic is highly appreciated

This role may not suit you if you:

• Don't have experience in premises management, infrastructure, energy systems and rehabilitation or renovation works.
• Don't have the ability to work under pressure, in complex, restrictive and volatile operational environments.
• You are not aligned with MdM’s values and activist approach

Recruitment process

If shortlisted, you will first meet with our HR team. Technical and managerial interviews, which may include practical case studies, will follow during the month of October.

Please note: as part of our anti–money laundering and counter-terrorism policy, international background checks may be conducted. Data is processed confidentially and securely. More info: https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/en/working-internationally/
All successful candidates must provide a criminal record extract (B3).

Ready to apply?

We only need your CV and a cover letter.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, apply now – we’d love to hear from you!

Employment conditions

Contract & status:

• Gross monthly salary: 3 392 €
• Fixed-term contract for 6 months starting as soon as possible
• Single posting

Work environment:

• Position based in Damascus, Syria
• Regular field visits

Benefits:

• 13th-month salary (for employees with more than 6 months’ seniority)
• Expatriation allowance: 10% of gross monthly salary
• Coverage of travel (home – mission), visas, and vaccinations
• Accommodation: guesthouse
• Health insurance (50% covered by MdM and 50% by the employee)
• Repatriation insurance
• MdM promotes training and internal mobility.

Essentials:

• 5 weeks paid leave + 22.5 RTT days per year
• Strong commitment to inclusion and fighting all forms of discrimination
• More info: https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/en/working-internationally/

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

MdM is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities and to fighting all forms of discrimination.
If you are officially recognized as a person with a disability and/or require workplace accommodations, please let us know.

How to apply

https://apply.workable.com/j/DDD324829B