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Logistics Manager

ROC Required
Application Deadline
December 5, 2024
Start date
February 1, 2025
Published
November 14, 2024
Oversee logistical support for the country programme. Provide strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of the logistics department, ensuring relevant information, reporting and accountability requirements are met. Oversee a Logistics Deputy Manager who is responsible for the department but receives coordination and guidance from the Logistics Manager. Capacity-building this department will be a core part of the role.
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Afghanistan
International
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HR & Finance Manager

ROC Required
Application Deadline
November 28, 2024
Start date
January 1, 2025
Published
November 12, 2024
Role Summary Oversee the financial and HR activities of the programme. Take responsibility for the accounting functions required to provide accurate and timely information on the financial status of the programme to donors, GSO and Country Programme management. Organise and further develop the financial processes, managing the finance and HR team. Manage recruitment of national HR staff, staff policy development, co-ordination of training and general staff well-being.
Finance & Grant Management
Sudan
International
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Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)

ROC Required
Application Deadline
Start date
Published
November 11, 2024
The ROC is an intensive experiential orientation to relief work with Medair. This 7 day course is held three/four times a year. Participants experience the challenges of relief work through practical simulations and become familiar with Medair’s values, projects, and country programmes. Each participant will be interviewed by a senior member of the Medair Human Resources team to evaluate the week and discuss their possible future with Medair in a Country programme. The course is normally held in Switzerland.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Switzerland
Global Support Offices
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WASH Project Manager, Generic

ROC Required
Application Deadline
Start date
January 1, 2025
Published
November 11, 2024
Plan, develop, monitor and evaluate the assigned WASH project(s). Assess WASH needs, design projects, write proposals and initiate and effectively manage and report on projects in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget. Provide technical support, leadership and strategic direction; meet quality standards in WASH delivery, encourage beneficiary participation, liaise with other stakeholders and manage and train WASH staff.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
International
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Shelter Project Manager, Generic

ROC Required
Application Deadline
Start date
January 1, 2025
Published
November 11, 2024
Plan, develop, monitor and evaluate the assigned shelter project(s), assessing shelter needs, designing projects, writing proposals, initiating and effectively managing and reporting on the projects in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget. Provide technical support, leadership and strategic direction; meet quality standards in shelter delivery, encourage beneficiary participation, liaise with other stakeholders and manage and train shelter staff.
Shelter & Infrastructure
International
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Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Project Manager, Generic

ROC Required
Application Deadline
Start date
January 1, 2025
Published
November 11, 2024
The MHPSS Manager supports, monitors and evaluates the execution of the assigned MHPSS and Protection project(s) conducted by Psychosocial Support Officers (PSSOs). This involves effectively managing and reporting on the projects in line with objectives, timeframe, and budget under direct supervision of MHPSS Project Manager (PM). In close cooperation with MHPSS PM, the MHPSS Manager will be managing and training local staff to meet quality standards in mental health and psychosocial support delivery, encouraging beneficiary participation, liaising with other stakeholders, and anticipating, planning, and contributing to report and proposal writing for integrated MHPSS components in overall programming with a special focus on Protection.
Health, Nutrition & Psychosocial Support
International
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Health Project Manager, Generic

ROC Required
Application Deadline
Start date
January 1, 2025
Published
November 11, 2024
Manage the health project in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget laid down in the current proposal and meet Medair quality standards and the BPHS. To ensure that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project. To manage and train the PHC team and locally recruited health staff. To anticipate, plan, and share in the development of new health project proposals.
Health, Nutrition & Psychosocial Support
International
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Logistics Manager

ROC Required
Application Deadline
November 25, 2024
Start date
February 10, 2025
Published
November 11, 2024
The Logistics Manager is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership across all logistics operations, including supply chain, procurement, and continuous improvement. They ensure that relevant information is accurately reported, and that accountability and compliance requirements are met in line with Medair’s policies and external regulations. Additionally, the Logistics Manager is instrumental in representing Medair externally, ensuring legal compliance, leading a team, and building the capacity of logistics staff through training and mentorship.
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Sudan
International
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Medair’s Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) is a one-week simulation course that will help determine if a humanitarian career with Medair is the right fit for you, and if you are a strong fit for Medair. After participating in the course, you will enter a “pool” of qualified candidates that are ready to be called upon to respond to humanitarian crises. When needs arise in our country programmes, we will offer you a position in line with your competencies and our needs. If you apply for an international position, the ROC will be mandatory for you to work in our country programmes.
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How do I apply for a job?

If there is a current job listing that interests you and you meet its qualifications, you can apply directly through our online portal. Once our team receives your application successfully, we will review your qualifications and experience and get back to you in a timely manner to let you know if we will proceed further with your application. If you wish to work in one of our country programmes, but do not see an open position that fits your qualifications at this time, you can also apply directly to our Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) for consideration for future in-country positions.

Can I intern or volunteer with Medair?

We require those who work in our country programmes to have previous professional experience and be able to make a one-year commitment to the role assigned. Therefore, we do not offer internships in our country programmes, but would welcome you to apply upon completing your studies and gaining some further professional experience.

We do, however, sometimes offer internships at our International Headquarters in Switzerland, which you can learn more about here as well as welcome volunteers to support our various teams. Click here to learn more about volunteering with us.

Can I apply if I don’t have previous humanitarian sector experience?

Given the challenging contexts we work in, it is important that our staff be familiar and comfortable in their jobs before joining one of our country programmes. Therefore, we require our country programmes staff to have a minimum of one year’s work experience specific to their profession and/or studies.

In the case of someone who has just completed their studies, but has extensive previous experience through internships, we may make an exception on a case-by-case basis. You can learn more here about the essential criteria we look for in order to work in our country programmes.

Are there specific language requirements for working with Medair?

While our staff worldwide speak a multitude of languages, English is our unifying language within which we work together as a whole. Therefore, Medair requires that international staff who do not speak English as their first language possess 1st certificate-level English proficiency to work in our country programmes.

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