Assistant for Head of Mission

Employment Opportunity in Jerusalem

Medecins Sans Frontieres “Doctors Without Borders” is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation.

MSF-France is currently seeking to hire ASSISTANT for Head of Mission in Jerusalem

 Workplace: MSF-France office in Al-Farabi Street 4, Shufat Jerusalem

Type of contract: Fixed term contract 6 months – with possibility of Extension

Wished start date:  As soon as possible

Main Responsibilities of the position

Provide support to the mission by assisting the Head of Mission and contributing to the humanitarian context analysis and health situation of the mission area and follow-up. Ensuring a smooth relation with local and national authorities and disseminating relevant information to the coordination team, regularly informing them on key issues, responsible of the following tasks (non-exhaustive):

• Provide translations to the mission coordinators.
• Keep good knowledge of counterparts in administrations, file field contacts and update the list of contacts.
• Help defining the objectives for the different projects and follow up of project activities.
  Monitor the general humanitarian situation including health, as well as the socio-political situation.
• Report about government’s policies, regulations and guidelines and keep up to date all the information.
• Monitor media about the situation and MSF media coverage.
• Write regular fact sheets based on the monitoring and on collects of information.
• Strengthen the network with Government departments, local and international actors, and the community.
• Participate in regular meetings with relevant humanitarian actors.

• Assist in the preparation of external appointments and internal meetings and write minutes of meetings.
  Organize the contact list of stakeholders and organize appointments with local authorities, NGOs, etc.

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Requirements

Education: University level studies or equivalent, public heath related studies - and/or sociology/political sciences.
Language: Knowledge of the local language + Good Command of English Languages – including Reporting skills.

Experience: Previous experience in humanitarian field especially in Palestinian territories, MSF is an asset.
Competencies: Flexibility, Ability to work in a multi-cultural team

To apply, please send your application (CV, cover letter) to

[email protected]

Deadline for submitting applications: Saturday December 9th , 2023  

Only compelete applications, will be considererd for screening and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.