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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 Yemen Yemen remains one of the world’s most complex and severe humanitarian crises, driven by years of protracted conflict, economic collapse, climate-related shocks, political fragmentation, and persistent access constraints. An estimated 19.5 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, including 11.5 million who require urgent, life-saving aid. The healthcare system is under immense strain, with approximately 15 million people lacking access to adequate medical services, compounded by widespread cholera outbreaks and systemic challenges across the health sector. The operational context remains volatile, where localized tensions, service disruptions, and economic pressures, such as currency depreciation and delayed public sector salaries, contribute to periodic unrest and operational constraints. MdM currently operates in both northern and southern Yemen, with interventions in the governorates of Sana’a, Amanat Al Asimah, Aden, and Marib. The coordination office is based in Sana’a, supported by two field offices in Aden and Marib. MdM’s strategy in Yemen is structured around :   Providing primary healthcare services, including OPD, vaccination, nutritional care, and sexual and reproductive health and rights in 3 directly supported health facilities.    Ensuring a community-based approach to provide an equal access to healthcares.    About the role You will be specifically in charge of the overall coordination, implementation, and supervision of MdM's operations in the Aden base, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs in accordance with MdM’s principles, strategy, and donor requirements. The role includes direct oversight of program activities, base management, support services (logistics, finance, and HR), external representation, security, and reporting. What you’ll do Under the supervision of the general coordinator, your main responsibilities are the following: Base & financial management Ensure smooth functioning of the Aden base and compliance with MdM procedures Oversee budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting in coordination with support teams Facilitate communication and coordination among departments and with the country office Team leadership & human resources Manage and support Aden staff, ensuring effective performance, training, and compliance with labor laws Lead recruitment, onboarding, appraisals, and disciplinary processes Promote team spirit and internal communication through regular meetings Program management Lead needs assessments, planning, and implementation of our projects in Aden Ensure program quality, adherence to MdM principles and donor compliance Support proposal writing, reporting and project reviews in coordination with technical teams Representation & partnerships Represent MdM with authorities, partners and coordination bodies in Aden Build and maintain relationships with humanitarian actors and support advocacy efforts