PROJECT COORDINATOR SUPPORT

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.

• 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, analysing 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 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) 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 correspondence 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
• Additional context specific accountabilities 
• On top of the points in the “accountabilities” session, the PC support is responsible for: 
• Proposing and contributing to actions aimed at improving acceptance, accountability and trust with all communities, stakeholders, patients and caregivers. 
• Contributing to MSF contextual understanding of the area of intervention, specifically regarding medical and humanitarian needs, to provide reliable information for operational decision-making. 
• Supporting the project teams in the implementation of all project activities, including outreach in remote locations, across all MSF areas of intervention or exploration / assessment – according to the Project Coordinator orientations / requests. 
• Supporting the Project Coordinator in the development, implementation and monitoring of security management at project level according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures. 
• Ensuring accurate note-taking and effective information management using MSF logbooks, tools and standardized templates. 
• Supporting in maintaining and organizing OPS records management, including contingency measures.

• No. of positions:    01

• Place of work:        MSF- Switzerland, Nekemte

• Position holder report to(direct supervisor): Project Coordinator

• Length of contract: till 30 June 2027

• Remuneration and Benefits:

  • Starting Base salary (N+0) –USD 1210, payable in Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

  • Medical cover: as per the organization's policy

Education       

•            University Diploma Level, 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

•            Desirable two years previous experience in similar jobs in the field of humanitarian aid with MSF or other NGOs

•            Desirable: Management experience

              Languages                    

•            High level command of oral and written English; Afan Oromo.

              Knowledge     

•             Essential computer literacy (word, excel, Internet/social media)

•             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         

How To Apply

Interested applicants can submit their CV and application letter including photocopies of all supporting documents via this link PROJECT COORDINATOR SUPPORT – Fill in form . Please be informed that we do not accept applications in other forms.

Please Note that we only contact short-listed candidates and only short-listed candidates with the required documents are allowed to attend further assessment. 

Sincerity of Declarations and Documents Submitted to MSF

Use of false documents to gain employment with MSF will lead to automatic cancelation from the recruitment process and if found after employment it will lead to termination.

We strive to promote, create, and maintain a safe organizational culture for all people who work for and with MSF OCG, including our partners. Moreover, we ensure that the workplace, wherever staff are located, is built on respect, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion that delivers a safe and respectful environment.

At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

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