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Global IT Manager

ROC Required
Application Deadline
June 12, 2026
Start date
July 1, 2026
Published
May 21, 2026
The Global IT Manager provides strategic management, governance, and technical oversight for Medair’s global IT function, serving as the organisation’s strategic steward of IT strategy, platforms, and digital architecture. Reporting to a member of the Executive team, the role ensures technology is secure, coherent, scalable, and aligned with organisational priorities. The role manages the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) team and the Digital Solutions and Engineering team and works closely with senior leaders to embed IT considerations into organisational planning. The Global IT Manager ensures platform harmonisation, integration, and cross‑departmental alignment, enabling technology investments that support Medair’s operational effectiveness and long‑term strategy.
Information Technology Services
Switzerland
Global Support Offices
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Health Advisor

ROC Required
Application Deadline
June 9, 2026
Start date
September 1, 2026
Published
May 19, 2026
The advisor is the technical lead for Medair’s health sector in Ukraine. The advisor contributes to the country strategic direction, considering evolving needs, and provides advice and technical support to the management and the health team. The advisor oversees the technical quality of programming and is responsible for the national-level sectoral co-ordination with relevant authorities, clusters, and partners.
Health, Nutrition & Psychosocial Support
Ukraine
International
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Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Advisor

ROC Required
Application Deadline
May 31, 2026
Start date
July 1, 2026
Published
May 12, 2026
Working as an important member of a diverse team who are committed to serve the world’s most vulnerable, the MHPSS Advisor provides leadership and technical support to the Ukraine MHPSS and Protection teams to deliver quality integrated MHPSS services. Aspects of the role include training staff to meet international quality standards in mental health care, supporting effective monitoring and evaluation of MHPSS activities and contributing to the integration and development of MHPSS and protection components of the program.
Health, Nutrition & Psychosocial Support
Ukraine
International
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Finance Partner - 50%

ROC Required
Application Deadline
May 27, 2026
Start date
July 1, 2026
Published
May 6, 2026
The Finance Partner provides financial information, advice, analysis, forecasting and training in fund management to support country program leadership within their portfolio in delivering effective financial plans and manage resources, ensuring better program delivery and fund oversight.
Finance & Grant Management
Switzerland
Global Support Offices
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Project Coordinator

ROC Required
Application Deadline
May 29, 2026
Start date
June 1, 2026
Published
May 22, 2026
The Country Project Coordinator provides strategic, operational, and security leadership for Medair’s activities inside Syria. The role oversees the implementation of multi-sector programming, ensures strong coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and maintains Medair’s presence and access in a highly complex and dynamic humanitarian environment. The Project Coordinator represents the organisation at country level and plays a critical role in team leadership, representation, fundraising, support with security management, and programme quality.
Senior Management
Syria
International
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Health Project Manager, Generic

ROC Required
Application Deadline
December 31, 2026
Start date
Published
April 30, 2026
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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Shelter Project Manager, Generic

ROC Required
Application Deadline
December 31, 2026
Start date
Published
April 30, 2026
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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WASH Advisor

ROC Required
Application Deadline
May 29, 2026
Start date
July 1, 2026
Published
May 12, 2026
The role provides technical advice, support and training to management and project staff ensuring quality programming. This involves developing, leading, monitoring and evaluating technical aspects of WASH projects, coordinating with authorities, clusters, and NGOs. The advisor champions best practices, contributes to overall programme management, and advises on assessment and survey design.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Ukraine
International
true

Health & Nutrition Advisor

ROC Required
Application Deadline
June 19, 2026
Start date
July 1, 2026
Published
May 22, 2026
The Health & Nutrition Advisor works as an important member of a diverse team who are committed to serve the world’s most vulnerable with practical and compassionate care, the Health and Nutrition Advisor has a vital role to play in improving the overall health and nutrition situation of the target population. This involves providing technical advice and support to the field management and the health and nutrition staff, as well as developing, leading, monitoring and evaluating the health and nutrition aspects of the country programme. Important parts of the role include: Coordinate and network at a senior level with national and regional health authorities and other NGOs; lead on all health and nutrition elements of proposals and reports, providing capacity building for national and international staff; promote best practice in the health programmes and contribute to the overall management of the country programme.
Health, Nutrition & Psychosocial Support
Sudan
International
true
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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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