Context
The Médecins du Monde International Network consists of 17 civil society organisations united by a shared vision: a world where health is reco gnised as a fundamental right. We provide care, bear witness and advocate for social change, while also fighting injustice. We work collaboratively to ensure universal access to healthcare.
Today, 12 chapters conduct international operations across 47 countries. In 2025, with the objective of enhancing efficiency, coherence, and collective impact, the Network endorsed a strategic objective to define an appropriate structure to oversee all international operations by 2027. This structure will have the aim of streamlining and ensuring quality standards for a better impact under the flag of one MdM movement.
A dedicated workplan has been developed to guide this task, ensuring a coordinated and collaborative approach across the Network. This workplan can be readjusted according to needs and relevance.
Purpose of the Role
The Transition Officer will coordinate and facilitate the process to define the best suitable structure to oversee all international operations of the network. The role aims to ensure the successful design, consultation, and preparation for implementation of the new structure, in alignment with the approved workplan and the movement’s vision and quality standards. The Transition Officer will be directly responsible of producing some key deliverables (see below).
The Transition Officer will work closely with the MdM International Task Force (see composition below), whose role is to guide and oversee the process towards the creation of a suitable structure to oversee all international operations of Médecins du Monde Network. The group will ensure that the Transition Officer has access to all necessary information to perform his/her duty.
Reporting Line
Reports to: The MdM International Task Force. The Task Force is composed of 2 Executive Directors, 2 Directors of International Operations, 1 Board Member, the Network Operations Coordinator, the Network Coordinator.
Hierarchical link: MdM Network Coordinator.
Key Responsibilities
Phase 1: Exploration & Scoping (First Semester 2026)
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Lead analysis (SWOT or equivalent type) of the current model at MdM for implementation of international operations, and benchmarking and comparative reviews of other network INGOs and activist movements, adding/combining the outcomes with the results of a previous benchmarking round in 2024.
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Map possible organizational structures, including risk and feasibility analysis, and an estimation of the necessary costs (time, resources and political decisions to be taken) and efforts to implement each of them. If needed, mobilize additional experts for this mapping.
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Evaluate impact of each model on individual chapters and propose scenarios of mitigation
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Develop and guide implementation of clear internal communication on the process to ensure transparency and buy-in across all chapters.
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Organize and facilitate stakeholder consultations on proposed structural options.
Phase 2: Co-design & Decision (Second Semester 2026)
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Support the Task Force and governance committee in identifying and detailing governance/structure strategic options for MdM International.
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Coordinate internal feedback loops, ensuring broad consultation with executive directors, board members and staff.
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Contribute to the preparation and presentation of decision-making materials (documents or information related to the selection of a final model for the structure) for the Network General Assembly (NGA).
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Lead the elaboration of financial models, brand use, and HR strategies for the new structure.
Phase 3: Roadmap Design & Launch (2027 – Phase 3 is not part of this first consultancy)
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Based on the selected model, lead elaboration of a transition roadmap.
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Lead the operationalization of the transition roadmap, including legal and HR reviews.
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Coordinate resource mobilization for the transition and launch phases.
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Organize and facilitate the final milestone event and official launch of the implementation of the new structure.
Cross-cutting (Throughout All Phases)
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Ensure effective coordination and facilitation among all stakeholders (NST, Task Force, governance bodies).
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Document lessons learned and support organizational learning.
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Promote transparency and internal communication throughout the process.
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Anchor the process politically at key validation moments.
Key Deliverables
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Benchmarking and comparative review reports
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Matrix of structural options and risk, cost and effort mapping
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Communication and change management strategy
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Consultation reports and feedback summaries
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Operational roadmap and resource mobilization plan
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Documentation of lessons learned and process transparency
Engagement duration and location:
Until end of 2026, possible extension of contract in 2027. Estimated workload: between 50 to 80 days over 10 months, to be discussed.
The position can be based in any country where there is a MdM chapter. Most of the coordination and consultation can be done online but some travels to Europe or other chapters will be necessary to attend coordination meetings or workshops.
Presentation of proposals
In order to participate in this tender, the bidder must submit to Network@medecinsdumonde.net (please mention as Subject: “Consultancy MDM Network”) before COB, 28th of February 2028, the bid plus CV and workplan, in one pdf document.