A degree in Human Resources, Management, or a related field.
At least five years of relevant experience, including three years in a similar position in the humanitarian sector.
Expertise in human resources management, including policies, procedures, and the legal framework.
Experience with budget and payroll management.
Experience with recruitment, training, and team management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Fluency in English.
Responsibilities
Define and implement human resources strategy, workforce planning, and budgeting in coordination with leadership.
Maintain the organizational structure and contribute human resources components to project proposals.
Ensure accurate human resources administration, including employee records, databases, payroll, and reporting to headquarters.
Implement and monitor salary structures and national staff compensation policies.
Recruit, manage, and develop the human resources team, including performance reviews and capacity-building initiatives.
Develop, update, and enforce human resources policies in line with local legislation and organizational values.
Oversee recruitment processes and labour market analysis, and support conflict-resolution procedures.
Strengthen human resources capacity through field visits, training programs, and technical support across the mission.
Support the implementation of prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse policies, including awareness, reporting mechanisms, and prevention actions.
Ensure full compliance with local labour, tax, and immigration laws, and manage legal documentation.
Oversee expatriate human resources processes, including visas, housing, and administrative follow-up.
Prepare human resources reports, contribute to donor reporting, and coordinate with external human resources stakeholders.
Directly supervise a coordination team comprising one human resources advisor, two human resources assistants, and one liaison officer.
Provide functional supervision to field teams, including one administrative officer and one human resources assistant.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in complex or conflict-affected environments.
Knowledge of Arabic and/or French.
Human resources coordinator (F/M)
Médecins du Monde · Sanaa, Yemen · Temporary · Posted 2026-07-17
Workplace: on_site
Department: Direction des Opérations Internationales
Description
For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde (MdM), a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.
Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.
MdM France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through 6 political battles:
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
Harm Reduction
Environment and Health
Humanitarian Space
Healthcare systems and rights
MdM in Yemen
Médecins du Monde France operates in Yemen to deliver essential primary health care and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services to vulnerable populations affected by prolonged conflict, displacement, and economic deterioration.
The operational environment in Yemen is characterised by significant access challenges. Humanitarian activities are subject to administrative constraints, evolving approval procedures, movement restrictions, and varying requirements imposed by different authorities. Security risks, bureaucratic delays, and sudden changes in regulations can directly impact program implementation, staff mobility, and supply chains. Maintaining humanitarian access requires continuous negotiation, coordination with authorities, and strict compliance with national regulations.
MdM France operates through three offices: Sana’a (coordination office), Aden, and Marib. Each location presents distinct operational dynamics and access considerations. Ensuring harmonised procedures and consistent program quality across these bases requires strong coordination, proactive risk analysis, and adaptive planning.
In this context, the program coordinator plays a key role in anticipating access-related risks, supporting contingency planning, and ensuring that programs remain flexible, compliant, and responsive to the evolving humanitarian situation.
About the role
Your responsibilities include defining, adapting, planning, and overseeing the implementation of the mission’s human resources framework, including internal procedures and policies, compensation and benefits, talent management, staff discipline, career development and learning, as well as team building, while ensuring alignment with the local context, applicable legislation, and MdM policies and values.
What you’ll do
Define and implement HR strategy, workforce planning, and budgeting in coordination with leadership
Maintain organizational structure and contribute to HR components in project proposals
Ensure accurate HR administration, including employee records, databases, payroll, and reporting to HQ
Implement and monitor salary structures and national staff compensation policies
Recruit, manage, and develop the HR team, including performance reviews and capacity building initiatives
Develop, update, and enforce HR policies in line with local legislation and organizational values
Oversee recruitment processes, labour market analysis, and support conflict resolution procedures
Strengthen HR capacity through field visits, training programs, and technical support across the mission
Support the implementation of PSEA policies, including awareness, reporting mechanisms, and prevention actions
Ensure full compliance with local labour, tax, and immigration laws, and manage legal documentation
Oversee expatriate HR processes, including visas, housing, and administrative follow-up
Prepare HR reports, contribute to donor reporting, and coordinate with external HR stakeholders
Whom you will work with?
You are reporting to the deputy general coordinator for support services
You have a functional link with the HR advisor at HQ
You directly supervise a coordination team composed of 1 HR advisor, 2 HR assistants, and 1 liaison officer
You provide functional supervision to field teams, including 1 admin officer and 1 HR assistant.
Requirements
You are the right match if you fit to the following selection criteria:
Degree in HR, Management, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in a similar position in the humanitarian sector
Experience in complex or conflict-affected environments is an asset
Adaptability and resilience in challenging environments
Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
IT & Languages
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Fluent in English; Arabic and/or French are assets
This role may not suit you if you:
Are not aligned with MdM’s values
Recruitment process
If shortlisted, you will first meet with our HR team. Technical and managerial interviews, which may include practical case studies, will follow.
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 starting as soon as possible for 6 months
Single posting
Work environment:
Position based in Sanaa, Yemen, with regular field visits
Benefits:
13th month salary (paid in 2 installments after 6 months of service)
Expatriation allowance: 10% of gross monthly salary
Coverage of travel (home – mission), visas, and vaccinations
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.