Project Coordinator Support

Accountabilities

• Monitor and report on key issues (security, risk, etc.) to the Project Coordinator and provide support in analysing contextual information, through a sound knowledge of counterparts, in different administrations in order to improve decision making processes.
• File and update field contacts and correspondence (with other NGOs, UN agencies, local authorities, media, etc) in order to ensure information sources accuracy and its availability on regular basis.
• Assist the Project Coordinator in the drafting of correspondences with authorities and counterparts (government officials, UN agencies, NGOs, etc.) in order to ensure fluent and accurate communication flows
• Assist the Project Coordinator in Internal and External Communication sessions and events about MSF (for National staff, the Ministry of Health staff, as well as local authorities) in order to improve awareness and public opinion adhesion.
• Ensures the continuity of relations with local actors and keeps updated the list of contacts.
• Organize advocacy contacts and appointments for the Project Coordinator with local authorities and partners to ensure the continuity of relations with local actors and involved counterparts.
• Execute clerk-related activities as well as prepare and conduct briefings on the project context to new employees in order to facilitate their integration onboard and within the project environment.
• Translate documents and act as an interpreter when needed

Requirements

Education    

Essential: bachelor’s degree in public administration, Local and/or international law, Political Science - NGOs Emphasis, International Affairs and Diplomacy, or related fields.

Experience     

Essential: Minimum 2 years of prior experience in and exposure to working in a complex political, security and humanitarian environment.

Essential: Minimum 2 years of prior experience in data collection, reporting and analysis.

Essential: A minimum of previous experience in similar roles within the humanitarian aid sector, whether with local or international NGOs.

Desirable: 1 year of experience in a managerial position.

Languages

Essential: Full professional proficiency in English and Arabic.

Knowledge    

Essential: Intermediate to Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Essential: Intermediate to Advanced comprehension of social media platforms.

Excellent understanding of MSF’s principles and values

Knowledge of and interest in humanitarian issues

In-depth contextual knowledge and analysis skills

High level of knowledge of local culture and customs

Competencies 

Results and Quality Orientation              L2

Teamwork and Cooperation                    L2

Behavioral Flexibility                               L2

Commitment to MSF Principles               L2

Stress Management                                   L3