Dünya Doktorları Derneği
Médecins du Monde Türkiye (MDM-T) / Dünya Doktorları Derneği (DDD) is a Turkish based humanitarian non-governmental organisation that facilitates access to healthcare for populations affected by armed conflict, violence, natural disasters, disease, famine, poverty and exclusion.
Our organization collaborates with partners and key stakeholders to implement projects that facilitate access to primary and secondary-level healthcare services to respond to the medical needs of displaced population.
DDD is the 16th member of Médecins du Monde International Network that is committed to meeting the health needs of vulnerable people globally.
Please visit www.dunyadoktorlari.org.tr to learn more.
Hierarchical & Functional Links
Based at MdM-T/DDD Syria Country Office, North-West of Syria (NWS), the Country Director reports to the Programme Director based in MdM-T/DDD HQ Office located in İstanbul / Türkiye.
Line Management: Senior Management Team including Program, Finance, Admin, and Human Resources Units.
Job Summary
The Country Director is the highest-level representative of DDD in Syria and is responsible for the leadership, strategic direction, and overall coordination of the mission. The Country Director ensures the quality and impact of MdM-T/DDD’s operations in Syria, manages partnerships and external relations, and leads the country team in accordance with organizational goals and donor requirements.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership and Representation
- Collaborate with the Programme Director to implement the Strategic Plan, while ensuring that the budget, team, and priorities are aligned with the organization’s core mission.
- Represent MdM-T/DDD in coordination meetings, donor briefings, and with partners, authorities, and stakeholders.
- Remain up to date with the best and most innovative practices of international relief and development to inspire and advise the staff in program development and implementation.
2. Financial Management and Revenue Generation
- In Collaboration with Finance, oversee the financial status of the organization including developing long- and short-term financial plans, monitoring the budget, and setting fundraising goals and financial priorities in consultation with the Programme Director.
- Serve as the spokesperson of the organization and use external presence and relationships to maintain and develop new funders, partnerships, and opportunities.
- Seek funding through creative avenues, including traditional fundraising and donor engagement, contributing to the writing and securing of grants from charitable foundations, pursuing corporate sponsorships, public partnerships, social enterprise models, special events, etc.
- Ensure timely reporting to program funders and other key stakeholders.
3. Program Support
- Spearhead strategic and long-term planning for programmatic growth and impact.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of all programs to ensure quality, sustainability, and responsiveness to community and organizational needs (directly managed by the team, which the Country Director supports in fulfilling their responsibilities).
- In collaboration with relevant departments/units, ensure programs are aligned with best practices by upholding monitoring and evaluation frameworks and effectively utilizing data and outcomes to inform program decisions and design.
- Communicate results to the Programme Director, funders, donors, and other stakeholders.
- Draft, adapt and monitor safety regulations and procedures and coordinate crisis management in the region
4. Representation and Communication
- In collaboration with MdM Türkiye / DDD HQ office, oversee the development of a strategic plan for advocacy.
- With coordination of MdM Türkiye / DDD HQ office, represent the organization at international meetings, conferences, and events as needed (including MdM Network meetings and events)
- In collaboration with Communication department of MdM-T/DDD HQ office, deepen and refine all aspects of communications with the goal of creating a stronger brand.
- In collaboration with the Programme Director serve as the primary organization liaison.
5. HR Management
- Create an environment that supports the personal and professional growth of staff resulting in a high-functioning, results-oriented team.
- Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration by strengthening internal communications in support of the organization’s strategy, operational methods, and data collection needs.
- Engage regularly in effective communication with the team to ensure high performance and commitment to the goals of the organization.
6. Reporting
- Provide regular reporting to Programme Director or/and upon his/her solicitation
- Provide a mission report and/or handover document at the end of contract
7. Other tasks related to the position
- Perform any other duties related with his/her positions, as required by Programme Director
- Represent and actively participate in relevant team meetings;
- Report any security related issues to the line manager;
- Ability to travel, if requested;
Expected profile
Education:
- Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Public Health or related field is required or a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national and/or international level in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development portfolios and humanitarian aid projects in a related thematic area.
- Experience in supervising/ managing teams within complex/insecure environments.
- Experience in developing partnerships with the UN Agencies/ international financial institutions (IFIs)/ government institutions/ donors/ private sector/ civil society.
- Solid experience in representation with humanitarian actors, authorities and donors
- Strong knowledge of the humanitarian sector (donors, UN, NGOs, frameworks, standards, etc.)
- Experience in challenging negotiations
- Substantial experience in safety and security management
- Good understanding of support services tools and guidelines
- Ability to plan, manage and adapt a project, including in emergency situations
- Work experience with UN agencies or INGOs is an asset.
- Experience in managing medical humanitarian program is an asset.
- Previous experience in Syria is an asset.
- Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.), database packages, and web-based management systems such as ERP.
Language requirements :
- Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
- Working knowledge of Turkish and French language is desirable.
Compliance & Ethics:
Promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout Dünya Doktorları Derneği. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of Dünya Doktorları Derneği and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
Actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within Dünya Doktorları Derneği and amongst beneficiaries served by Dünya Doktorları Derneği.
NB: considering the purpose and values of the organisation, DDD requests to its employee complete flexibility in term of duties and commitment, as their job description and job title can be adjusted throughout the year according to needs and priorities.
Dünya Doktorları Derneği is an equal opportunity employer whereby we ensure all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without the practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
How to apply:
· Please apply with your CV and motivation letter in ENGLISH through our website
· The deadline for submitting the applications is 26/05/2025.
Due to the urgency to fill this post, DDD reserves the right to review the CVs on a rolling basis and selected candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing dates listed, therefore early applications are encouraged.
DDD is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually due to the anticipated high number of applications.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
General Information:
DDD retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer a contract with a modified job description or for a different duration, or to offer a contract at a lower grade.
