Description of assignment title
Medevac Coordinator Assistant
General
Assignment country
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Duty stations
Goma
Work location
On UN premises
Expected start date
11/02/2026
Expected end date
06/30/2027
Sustainable Development Goal
- Peace, justice and strong institutions
Host entity
MONUSCO
Modality
Onsite
Type
International
Volunteer category
Specialist UCoS from Apr2026
Work schedule
Full-time
Number of Assignments
1
Details
Mission and objectives
MONUSCO/MONUC was established in 1999 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). SCR 2277 (2016) requests MONUSCO to support efforts of the Government of DRC towards the protection of civilians, through a comprehensive approach involving all components of MONUSCO, including through reduction of the threat posed by Congolese and foreign armed groups and of violence against civilians, including sexual and gender-based violence and violence against children to a level that can be effectively managed by the Congolese justice and security institutions; and to support Stabilization through the establishment of functional, professional, and accountable state institutions, including security and judicial institutions. The project aims at a better understanding of the most serious violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law in DRC and supports the leadership of the Mission through informed policy and decision making on future vetting of security forces through risk assessment and mitigation, joint planning for MONUSCO operations, as well as advocacy efforts.
Context
The UNV will work in the MedEvac Unit, part of Medical Services Section. Will be responsible for the coordination of the missions daily MedEvac and CasEvac operations, both within and out of the DRC.
Task description
Within the terms of the organization’s delegated authority and under the overall supervision of the Chief Medical Officer and under the direct supervision of Chief Medevac Coordinator, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Responsible for the receipt and compilation of medical confidential information been forwarded from the Medical Administrative Unit, patients or treating physicians from alternative evacuation locations;
- Maintains the Medevac Database with regards to evacuations and recording of statistical data in EarthMed;
- Assist with the daily implementation of the missions medical evacuation requirements, both within and out of the DRC;
- Travel within the DRC to assist and present training regarding medical evacuation process;
- Assume, on occasion, the responsibility of Officer in Charge of the Medevac unit, in the absence of the unit supervisor;
- Assist, when necessary, with the medical evacuation or repatriation of patients out of the DRC;
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by Chief Medical Officer or through his designate, Chief Medevac Coordinator.
- Reports to the Chief Medevac Coordinator on clinical and administrative matters pertaining to medical evacuations;
- This assignment is a support service to the UN (MONUSCO); it is not a humanitarian assignment involving direct work or interaction with beneficiaries.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 - 80
Required experience
3 years
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
5 years
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor's degree in medical / nursing
Competencies and values
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork
- Judgement and decision-making
- Planning and organising
- Communication
- Self-management
Skills and experience
Medical Officer or Registered Nursing Officer with emergency medicine;
- Qualified Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse, Paramedic or Medical Technician.
- Previous experience in peace keeping operations or international experience in hazardous environment will be valuable
- Previous experience with pre-hospital evacuation or aviation medicine will be beneficial
- Computer skills, must be proficient in working with Microsoft Office programs and systems
- Proficiency in document drafting ability and recording
- Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
Area(s) of expertise
Communication, advocacy, public information, Emergency preparedness, crisis response, Nursing, midwifery, paramedics, medical technology
Driving license
Must hold a valid driving permit with specific emergency response or defensive driving certifications Required
Other information
Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.
Living conditions and remarks
The Democratic Republic of Congo is the second largest country in Africa, and as a result is quite diverse. Goma is a D-hardship duty station on a 6-week R&R cycle. Since January 2025 Goma and the surrounding territories have been under the de facto authority of a non-state armed group M23, in conflict with and in mediated discussions with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rwanda and the DRC are also in mediated conflict relevant discussions. Entry and exit from Goma at the time of this advertisement is via the Rwandan border and full compliance with both DRC and Rwandan Ebola movement restrictions must be strictly adhered to. Goma is also a seismic activity zone in proximity to an inactive volcano, which is closely monitored. Due to the security context all MONUSCO personnel (including UN Volunteers) are under a 20:00-06:00 curfew monitor by UNDSS. There are no functioning banks in Goma, however bank cards are accepted in many shops. There are modalities for obtaining funds but it is advisable to arrive with funds sufficient to manage in between leave cycles. MONUSCO hosts a lvl 3 hospital and a lvl 1 clinic and in the event of extremis, medical evacuation is feasible. Goma features moderate shopping resupply options, some good restaurants and UN personnel do not live within UN premises, i.e. private living accommodations with mandatory private security arrangements. Security arrangements are reimbursed in line with applicable rules and policies. In addition to French, there are four major spoken languages in DRC, namely Lingala, Kikongo, Tshiluba and Swahili. For both security reasons, geologic considerations (proximity to a volcano) and Ebola rationale, Goma should be considered a likely staff evacuation context, on short notice, as evidenced by the events of January 2025, and many other majority-of-staff- evacuation events at earlier dates.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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