Health & Medical Services Department

Operation Area:

Job title: Co-lead Logistics, Health and Medical Services

Open until 16 February

Nature of engagement: Volunteer contract

Duration: From March 2026 until the end of the project in December 2027

Time Commitment 

• Active involvement during the preparation phase leading up to the Jamboree, with increased engagement in the final months before the event. 
• Full-time operational presence during the Jamboree period, including availability for extended hours as required. 

 

• Documented experience in logistics coordination supported by valid leadership, command, or coordination certificates authorizing work within national and/or international response or event structures.
• Experience in medical, humanitarian, emergency, or technical logistics operations.
• Ability to co-develop logistics plans including transport, supply chains, warehouse operations, and infrastructure support.
• Operational responsibility for medical warehouse management, including medications, disposable medical supplies, and technical equipment.
• Coordination of transport of medical and technical resources between central storage and field medical points.
• Ability to organize and supervise minor technical repairs and basic equipment maintenance.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with high operational awareness.
• Communicative command of English and Polish
• High level of responsibility, reliability, and ability to work under time pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for cooperation with clinical teams, coordination center, and safeguarding structures.

Formal requirements 

We welcome applicants only from Poland.

Applicants from Poland should meet the following requirements:

• active membership in the Polish Scouting & Guiding Association (ZHP)
• completed leader’s service in the previous year and an opinion of the relevant Regional Commissioner or Chief Commissioner (Komendant Hufca / Komendant Chorągwii / Naczelnik ZHP)
• positive experience of projects at least at regional level (domestic)
• ability to communicate freely in spoken and written English

As a member of the Jamboree Planning Team (JPT), you’ll be vital to creating this exceptional scout event. We’re dedicated to supporting you fully, providing:

• comprehensive support from the People Department for personal and professional growth, including access to JPT Academy sessions and workshops
• a volunteer agreement outlining your contributions and responsibilities
• arrangements for in-person meetings in Poland, covering transportation, accommodation, and visa costs
• a jamboree-specific email address and access to tools like Microsoft 365 and Slack for effective communication
• a Planning Team kit including scarf, T-shirt and other jamboree related merch
• a volunteer certificate at the end of your volunteer journey, acknowledging your contribution and dedication

The application should be submitted through the platform no later than 23:59 CET (UTC+01:00) on 16.02.2026 and should include:

• A Curriculum Vitae that includes both your professional and scouting experience. The CV should be in English and indicate the candidate’s e-mail and mobile contact details. We recommend using the Europass standard format (https://europa.eu/europass/en).
• A cover letter of no more than 4 paragraphs describing your experience, skills and the rationale for your application (in English).
• An endorsement letter from your International Commissioner that includes their favorable opinion on your profile and application for this role. Candidates from Poland should request endorsement from the Regional Commissioner or Chief Commissioner (Pełnomocnik ds. Zagranicznych oraz Komendant Hufca / Komendant Chorągwii / Naczelnik ZHP).

In order to foster a broad diversity of perspectives, experiences, and cultural contexts within the team, this open call is  focused on expanding representation beyond groups that are already well represented. For this reason, we kindly ask individuals currently affiliated with Scouting organizations in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands not to submit applications in this open call.

All candidates who sent in their application correctly and on time will be contacted after the application deadline. A decision on the composition of the team will be made as soon as possible.

Click the button below to access the recruitment platform and submit your application. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment, please don’t hesitate to contact at [email protected].

After clicking the 'Submit your application' button, you will be taken to the Jamboree Planning Team recruitment platform at engage.wsj2027.org. Scouting is an inclusive, values-based Movement under the Scout Promise and Law. Applying for positions in the Jamboree Planning Team is open to all young people and adults who accept our fundamental values. The Jamboree Organisation stands against discrimination of any kind, including race, colour, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, language, religion, social background, or political beliefs - so long as they are consistent with Scouting values. Respecting and valuing the diversity of all volunteers and employees involved in organising the World Scout Jamboree ensures that we maximise the potential of all young people and adults by creating better, fairer, safer working environments. Your personal data will be treated with utmost confidentiality in compliance with GDPR regulations, and will be used solely for this recruitment process. We store your information securely and will not share it with third parties without your prior consent. By submitting your application, you agree to the processing of your data in accordance with these terms.

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