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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 Lebanon MdM has been working in Lebanon for nearly 30 years and specifically on the response to the Syrian crisis since 2012. The goal of MdM in Lebanon is to offer care to Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese affected by this crisis. Currently, medical assistance is provided through one partner in one Primary Health Care Center in north Bekaa. MdM’s MHPSS intervention in Lebanon aims to strengthen the national mental health system and increase access to quality mental healthcare. MdM is working in the integration of mental health in the primary healthcare system and contributing to the development of a community-based mental healthcare services, opening and running community mental health centers (CMHC), in coordination with partners for the substance use, gender and inclusion components.  Since September 23, 2024, and the intensification of the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon has entered a humanitarian crisis, with almost a million internally displaced persons (IDPs). MdM is stepping up its emergency response in areas where it is already active and is planning assessments in other parts of the country. MdM’s activities are currently based in Beirut, Bekaa Valley and Tripoli. About the role You are in charge of all the human resources and finance aspects of Lebanon mission. What you’ll do Supervise the implementation of the mission’s human resources set-up Define, adapt, plan, and supervise the implementation of the mission’s human resources frameworks, procedures and policies while respecting the local context, local legislation and MdM policies and values Plan, centralise, coordinate and supervise the financial management and administration of the mission (accounting, budget construction and follow-up, internal and external reporting, donor compliance, audits, administrative legal obligations, etc.) in line with MdM policies, procedures, and templates Recruit, train and manage an administrative department team Provide technical support to operational staff on the HR and financial management of the mission Who you’ll work with You work under the supervision of the general coordinator of the mission and in collaboration with the HR and the finance advisors based at HQ. You manage directly the finance manager and the HR advisor and you technicaly supervise the finance and HR supervisor based in Bekaa. Requirements You are the right match if you: Have minimum 4 years’ experience (including at least 2 years’ experience in the international NGO field as administrator) Have experience in a conflict setting or challenging environment Have experience in negotiation and relationships with authorities in a complex and volatile legal environment Have excellent Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel) Have knowledge of accountancy software Are able to manage an HR database Speak English fluently (oral and written) - knowledge of French or Arabic is an asset This role may not suit you if you: Are not aligned with MdM’s values Recruitment process If shortlisted, you will