Project Coordinator Assistant

Main objective Provide support to the Project Coordinator in the administrative part of coordination tasks, ensuring a strong relationship with local and national authorities, contributing to the context analysis and follow-up, providing translation in order to ensure the smooth running of the project. Core responsibilities Monitor and report on key issues (security, risk, etc.) to the Project Coordinator and provide support in analyzing 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, Ministry of Health, NGOs, as well as local authorities) in order to improve awareness and acceptance. Develop and maintain contact lists and networking files. 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. 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 a translater when needed. Candidate profile University degree desirable. Desirable two years previous experience in similar jobs in the field of humanitarian aid with MSF or other NGOs Comprehensive knowledge of humanitarian intervention in Lebanon Comprehensive knowledge of political and social context in Lebanon, including dynamics within the Palestinian camps in South Beirut Strong interpersonal skills Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Fluent Arabic, fluent English, both spoken and written