General Coordinator (Head of Mission) - Pakistan

About the role

Médecins du Monde is recruiting a General Coordinator (head of mission) for its Pakistan mission, based in Islamabad. You will supervise the implementation of the mission's strategy and operations and drive a strategic restructuring towards a stronger, autonomous national team. The role reports to the Desk Manager and manages a team of five people. The mission has a portfolio of around 500,000 euros per year, 20 staff and two offices, and is currently funded with core funds.

Key responsibilities

• Recruit, manage, train and motivate the mission's team
• Define the operational and advocacy strategy with the coordination team, the Desk Manager and the volunteer board
• Plan and monitor activities, implement corrective action and give technical support to the team
• Represent the organisation with authorities, local actors, partners, donors and the media
• Monitor partnership agreements, develop new partnerships and supervise fundraising
• Ensure financial coverage through fundraising and budget management
• Draft, adapt and monitor safety regulations and procedures, and coordinate crisis management
• Supervise reporting to Médecins du Monde and donors

Required profile

• 5+ years of experience in the humanitarian sector, including coordination and expatriate roles
• Experience leading teams and operations in complex or insecure environments
• Comfortable representing an organisation with donors, authorities and humanitarian actors
• Experience with programme, budget and support functions, ideally in health and SRHR
• Fluent in English

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Mapping tools

What we offer

• Gross monthly salary of 3,664 euros on a fixed-term contract of 6 months starting in January 2027
• 13th-month salary paid in two installments after 6 months of service
• Expatriation allowance of 10% of gross monthly salary
• Coverage of travel, visas and vaccinations, guesthouse accommodation and health insurance (50% covered by the employer)
• Repatriation insurance and training opportunities
• 5 weeks paid leave plus 22.5 RTT days per year

To apply, send a CV and a cover letter. Shortlisted candidates meet the HR team, followed by technical and managerial interviews, possibly with case studies. Background checks and a criminal record extract (B3) are required.