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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. 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 Hermel and assesment is planned in the south. What you’ll do Under the supervision of the desk manager at the HQ, you are responsible for the overall management of the Lebanon mission.  Your main responsibilities are the following:  Recruit, manage, train and motivate the mission’s team  Define the operational and advocacy strategy together with the coordination team, the desk manager and the volunteer board delegates of the mission  Plan and monitor activities, implement corrective action when necessary, providing technical support to the team  Represent MdM with authorities, local actors, partners, donors and the media  Monitor partnership agreements with partners, authorities and donors, seek out and develop new partnerships, and ensure or supervise fundraising  Ensure the financial coverage of the mission by leading fundraising and budget management  Draft, adapt and monitor safety regulations and procedures and coordinate crisis management in the region  Implement and monitor the application of MdM’s programmatic and support services framework, policies and procedures   Supervise reporting to MdM and donors  Who you’ll work with You directly supervise 1 medical coordinator (national staff), 1 MHPSS coordinator, 1 MEAL manager (national staff), 1 grants and compliance manager (national staff) 1 field coordinator (national staff), 1 HARA (national Staff), 1 logistics coordinator (expatriate), 1 administrative coordinator (expatriate) and 1 emergency coordinator (expatriate). Requirements You are the right match if you: have a strong experience in a similar level with an international NGO (head of mission, deputy head of mission, field coordinator) acquired substantial experience in emergency responses, safety and security management are familiar with risk analysis and access strategies development speak English fluently This role may not suit you if you: have no experience in fundraising and relationships with institutionnal and private donors have no experience working in a volatile environment 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