CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Consultancy for the MdM Network / Strategic support for international operations

## **1.Presentation of the organization and context**

The **Médecins du Monde International Network** was created progressively following the establishment of Médecins du Monde France in **1980**, and today brings together **17 civil society organisations** sharing a common name, vision and principles. Its mission is to **improve access to healthcare for the most vulnerable populations**, defend health as a fundamental human right, and fight social injustice through medical action, advocacy and testimony.

The network implements **over 400 programmes** combining humanitarian response, domestic social health programmes, advocacy and joint communication initiatives. MdM operates in **more than 70 countries**, through both national and international programmes led by member chapters. International operations are currently implemented by **12 chapters**, with diverse organisational and socio‑economic models.

The network does **not constitute a single legal entity**, but is governed through shared bodies, including a **Council of Presidents (NPC)**, a **Network Executive Directors Council (NEDC)**, and a **Network Executive Committee (NexCom)**. A **Network Support Team** acts as a secretariat, facilitating coordination, decision‑making and implementation of the Strategic Plan and other collective actions.

The evolution of the MdM network has progressively led to a collective vision aimed at strengthening coordination, unity, and impact across the international network. The “**One MdM” concept** is a response to this collective aspiration and a strategic framework to guide the network’s transformation. The process aims to strengthen our ability to adapt, become a more efficient and sustainable organization, ensure compliance with donor requirements and accountability policies, and guarantee the quality of our actions in line with core humanitarian standards.

Within this broader process, **the need to streamline the way international operations are conducted** appeare