Hold a Master's degree in 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 non-governmental organization setting.
Have experience managing local and international supply chains, preferably including medicines and health commodities.
Speak English fluently; Arabic is highly appreciated.
Have experience in premises management, infrastructure, energy systems, and rehabilitation or renovation works.
Be able to work under pressure in complex, restrictive, and volatile operational environments.
Responsibilities
Define, plan, and budget logistical needs for the mission and monitor logistical activities.
Define, implement, and adapt the procurement plan and procedures.
Manage contracts related to logistics and supply activities.
Recruit and manage the logistics team, set objectives, define training needs, and ensure skills management.
Monitor and report on logistical activities, adapting 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 information technology and communication resources.
Ensure that the archiving system for logistics documents is respected.
Participate in defining, implementing, and monitoring safety and security standards.
Provide logistics guidance, training, advice, and technical support to all field teams.
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience with Médecins du Monde is a strong asset.
Arabic language skills are highly appreciated.
Logistics coordinator (F/M)
Médecins du Monde · Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic · Temporary · Posted 2026-10-15
Workplace: on_site
Department: Direction des Opérations Internationales
Description
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.
Requirements
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!
Benefits
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
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.