Field Coordinator Assistant

Scope of responsibilities The Field Coordinator Assistant supports the Field Coordinator on the administrative part of coordination tasks, ensuring the relation with all local stakeholders, through : Assisting the Field coordinator in updating and analysing the humanitarian context in the field. Assisting the Field Coordinator on external and internal communications, meetings Facilitating contacts with local authorities Assuring the role of project translator; both written and oral. 1. Context Analysis and Research Revise relevant press & online publications ; produce weekly reports Security follow-up: monitor and report regularly on key issues to the Field Co and assist him/her in the analysis of information Assuring good knowledge and maintaining both formal an informal network of all stakeholders (authorities, administration, armed forces, NGOs, local networks) File field contacts (other NGOs, UN agencies, local authorities, etc)  and verify that they are up-to-date and easily accessible on regular basis Update general information on the context for MSF internal documents 2. Monitor Internal and External Communication Assist in the drafting of correspondences with government officials, UN agencies, NGOs, etc. Follow-up of formal communication from the project to the capital and vice versa. Ensure regular  communication with local authorities Assist the Field Coordinator in information sessions about MSF for National staff, as well as local authorities and organisations. Inform the Field Co on regular basis on the project activities and participate in coordination meetings. Assist in drafting of the monthly Sit Rep. 3.  Translation Assuming the role of translator for the Medical Team Leader or any other non-speaking Arabic member of the team. Assuring translation of all needed documents into Arabic, and vice versa.  Activities specifically linked to the context The Field Coordinator assistant will also be responsible for his own movements linked to his job, using the MSF car. When driving, he must respect the duties and responsibilities of other MSF drivers (see attached description).