PROJECT COORDINATOR SUPPORT Medecins sans Frontieres Spain
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) - Spain is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.
Salary:
1503 USD
Section/Unit:
Operations
Grade Level:
8
Supervisor:
Project Coordinator
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
River Nile - Atbara and Project Sites
Closing Date:
15 Dec 2024
Background:
Providing support to the Project Coordinator in the security management and the coordination tasks, ensuring a smooth relation with local and national authorities and contributing to the context analysis and follow-up according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the smooth running of the project.
Duties and responsibilities:
Representing MSF externally together with the Project Coordinator (PC) or alone (when delegated) and negotiating on behalf of the project coordination in close cooperation with the PC and based on beforehand agreed messaging. Assisting in safeguarding and promoting MSF’s image externally
Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on key issues (security, risk, etc.) to the Project Coordinator and providing contextual information, through a sound knowledge of counterparts, parties, actors, authorities and military groups, in different administrations/parties and governorates/districts in order to improve understanding and decision-making processes. Maintaining the security database and providing a biweekly context analysis based on recent incidents and developments
Assisting in exploratory missions and assessments as needed and participating in the development of security plans
Assisting 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, community leader, military actors, security forces) in order to improve awareness, understanding of MSF principles and services and public opinion adhesion. Write meeting minutes and contribute to the meeting logbook.
Ensuring the continuity of relations/networking with local actors (other NGOs, UN agencies, local authorities, media, etc.) and filing and updating field contacts and correspondence in order to ensure information sources accuracy and its availability on regular basis. Organizing advocacy contacts and appointments for the Project Coordinator. • Translating and reviewing documents and acting as an interpreter when needed. Assisting the Project Coordinator in the drafting of correspondences with authorities and counterparts (government officials, military actors, community leaders, UN agencies, NGOs, etc.) in order to ensure fluent and accurate communication flows.
Preparing and conducting context, cultural and security briefings on the project context to new employees (national and international) in order to facilitate their integration and within the project environment. Ensuring regular security briefings/trainings of assessment team, drivers, and guards in consultation with the Project Coordinator.
Being contactable by phone and available to assist the Project Coordinator with important context, security and operational issues that may occur outside of regular working hours unless otherwise agreed with the PC (e.g., holidays)
Performing assigned additional responsibilities or tasks as required by the Project Coordinator.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Education
Essential University bachelor's degree, preferably in the field of Social Sciences (Political Sciences, International Public Law, Anthropology, Economics, etc.)
Experience
Essential: Experience in and exposure to working in a complicated political, security and humanitarian environment
Essential: Experience in data collection, reporting and analysis
Essential: two years previous experience in similar jobs in the field of humanitarian aid with MSF or other NGOs
Desirable: Management experience
Languages
Mission and local language essential (high level command oral and written) Arabic and English
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
Teamwork and Cooperation
Behavioral Flexibility
Commitment to MSF Principles
Stress Management
CV, Copies of Certificates, National ID, Cover Letter, Labour card and Contact numbers
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application to the HAC Office in Aldamer, in sealed envelope mentioning (MSF Spain – application for PROJECT COORDINATOR SUPPORT)
Test and interview will be carried out in English.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Opening date : 09/12/2024 Closing date : 15/12/2024
MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF. MSF OCBA is a people-focused humanitarian organization that offers a diverse, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. We believe this approach enhances our work and we are committed to equity in employment. We embrace diverse backgrounds of people working together to exhibit their passion in action for the social mission of MSF. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.
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