External vacancy · Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

About MSF

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian organization that assists people affected by natural and human-made emergencies, without discrimination based on race, religion, ideology or political beliefs.

Role overview

The Project Coordinator Support Officer assists the Project Coordinator with security management, project coordination and engagement with local and national authorities. The role also contributes to contextual analysis and follow-up, in line with MSF procedures, to support the safe and effective operation of the project.

Main responsibilities

• Represent MSF alongside the Project Coordinator, or on their behalf when delegated, using agreed communications and supporting the organization’s reputation.
• Track security, risk and contextual developments; share analysis with the Project Coordinator; maintain security records and prepare context updates every two weeks.
• Support exploratory visits, assessments and the preparation of security plans and tools.
• Help organize MSF information sessions for staff, Ministry of Health personnel, authorities and community representatives. Record meetings and maintain meeting logs.
• Maintain working contacts with local organizations, UN agencies, authorities, media and other relevant actors. Keep contact and correspondence records current and arrange advocacy meetings for the Project Coordinator.
• Translate and review documents, interpret when required, and help prepare correspondence with authorities and other counterparts.
• Brief incoming staff and visitors on the local context, culture and security. Coordinate regular briefings for assessment teams, drivers and guards with the Project Coordinator.
• Remain reachable outside regular working hours for significant contextual, security or operational matters, unless another arrangement has been agreed with the Project Coordinator.
• Contribute to analysis of political, humanitarian, economic and social developments in the project area, supporting respect for MSF’s charter, policies and image.
• Assist the Project Coordinator with project planning, oversight and follow-up in line with the project plan and MSF’s operational direction.
• Follow up with authorities on movement-related documents and renewals, including travel permits and validation letters.
• Support the Project Coordinator with daily project coordination and meetings, including preparation and sharing of minutes.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator.

Requirements

Education

• University diploma, preferably in a social science field such as political science, international public law, anthropology or economics.

Experience

• Experience working in a complex political, security and humanitarian setting.
• Experience collecting data, preparing reports and conducting analysis.
• Desirable: Two years of relevant humanitarian experience with MSF or another NGO.
• Desirable: Previous management experience.

Languages

• Strong spoken and written Arabic and English are required.

Knowledge and skills

• Computer skills, including Word, Excel, internet and social media.
• Strong understanding of MSF principles and values.
• Interest in humanitarian issues.
• Strong contextual knowledge and analytical ability.
• Good knowledge of local culture and customs.

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation — Level 2
• Teamwork and Cooperation — Level 2
• Behavioral Flexibility — Level 2
• Commitment to MSF Principles — Level 2
• Stress Management — Level 3