Exploratory Mission in MONTENEGRO, MONTENEGRO

WHO ARE WE?

Médecins du Monde is an international medical development NGO and part of an international network. We provide medical assistance to vulnerable groups in Belgium and in the rest of the world.

We aim for universal health coverage where every person has access to health care, without barriers (financial, cultural, geographical, etc.).

In Belgium and in the world, our projects are aimed at all people who do not have or no longer have access to health care. In particular, they are structured around five axes: people on the margins of society (homeless people, undocumented migrants, drug users, sex workers, etc.); children in vulnerable situations; women (accompanied in their fight for equality or against sexual violence, for example); migrants or displaced persons; and victims of crises or conflicts.

To carry out our mission, we rely on three pillars:

• Caring: providing real access to care for populations.
• Accompanying: more than helping, we want to change things in the long term.
• Witness: we do not remain silent. Thanks to our experience and our presence in the field, we challenge the authorities (local, regional and (inter)national) with facts, figures and realities.

Our projects follow a set of values common to all our organization: Social Justice, Empowerment, Independence, Commitment, Balance.

CONTEXT

Médecins du Monde/ Doctors of the World is planning to conduct an exploratory mission in Montenegro to assess health needs of marginalized groups, and to determine the feasibility of implementing intervention programs. Although Montenegro is relatively politically stable, the country faces significant socio-economic challenges, exacerbated by complex migratory dynamics and increased protection needs for various vulnerable populations.

Montenegro serves as both a transit and, in some cases, a destination country for migrants and refugees. These migratory movements are often linked to the Balkan routes, which migrants use to reach Western Europe. Reception infrastructure in Montenegro is limited, and migrants and refugees face difficulties in accessing basic services such as healthcare, education, and legal assistance. Migrant populations are particularly vulnerable to various forms of exploitation and violence, including human trafficking.

Montenegro also grapples with several social protection issues affecting various groups, including migrants, refugees, women, children, and marginalized communities. This exploratory mission by MdM in Montenegro aims to thoroughly assess these challenges, considering the cross-cutting needs in social protection and health. The mission seeks to gather detailed data, identify local partners, evaluate the relevance and feasibility of interventions, and develop an action plan for a potential future intervention that is both holistic and sustainable.

To ensure the successful execution of this exploratory mission, MdM is looking to recruit a logistics consultant with relevant experience in humanitarian and development mission environments.

TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES

Preliminary logistics tasks before the exploratory mission:

• Preliminary security briefing with MdM Network Security Adviser
• Mapping and analysis of the main roads and accessibility of the targeted areas and using GIS tools (g. Satellites.pro, Google StreetView, OsmAnd app., etc.),
• Preliminary OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) on the local essential suppliers for the mission (fuel, accommodation, car rental, ),
• Preliminary booking of car rental, housing and communication, if possible,
• Preliminary OSINT on the local public transportation system,
• Preliminary OSINT on the local public services for energy (electricity/fuel/gaz) and water distribution.

Logistics objectives and outcomes expected of the exploratory mission:

• Logistics support to the exploratory mission team for traveling, housing, general safety and communication,
• Support to the medical team for the mapping of the health infrastructures in the targeted areas,
• Support to the medical team for the logistical SWOT analysis of health infrastructures visited,
• Reporting on the logistics outcomes of the mission, including:
  • Short summary of the mission,
  • Logistical challenges encountered,
  • Detailed expenses accountability,
  • Short market analysis on
    • office rental,
    • office and general supplies,
    • communication providers (incl. phone & internet),
    • car dealers and rentals,
    • energy supply.
    • Logistics risks and specificities if any (g. weather, road conditions, security threats, local acceptance, etc. )
  • Local working procedures,
  • Logistical recommendations (if any) following the logistical SWOT analysis of medical infrastructures visited,
  • Other recommendations

COMPOSITION AND COORDINATION

• Mission GenCo (operational officer)
• Senior international health advisor
• MHPSS advisor
• Logistic officer

PROFILE

Consultants must meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International, Humanitarian, Commercial, Logistics, or a related field;
• Valid driving license;
• Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in logistics, either in project settings and/or in a capital city;
• Proficiency in English is mandatory; proficiency in Serbo-Croatian is an advantage;
• Previous knowledge of the region is an advantage;
• Previous knowledge of migration routes is an advantage;
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills;
• Excellent writing abilities;
• Fluent in English
• Serbian or Croatian is a plus

WHAT WE OFFER

• Type of contract: National or international consultancy
• Number of days: 20 days