Project Coordinator Assistant

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF – Doctors Without Borders) is an international humanitarian aid organization that assists in more than 70 countries with populations in distress, victims of natural or manmade disasters, and victims of armed conflicts, without discrimination and irrespective of religion, creed or political affiliation. To develop this work from Tulkarm  we are recruiting a:

PROJECT COORDINATOR ASSISTANT  

Location: Tulkarm 

JOB PROFILE

Main Objective and Responsibility of the Position

Provide support to the Project Coordinator in the administrative part of coordination tasks, ensuring a smooth relationship with local and national authorities, contributing to the context analysis and follow-up, and providing translations and interpreting to ensure the smooth running of the project.

Accountabilities

Monitor and report on key issues (security, risk, etc.) to the Project Coordinator and provide support in analysing contextual information, through a sound knowledge of counterparts, in different administrations to improve decision-making processes.

File and update field contacts and correspondence (with other NGOs, UN agencies, local authorities, media, etc.) to ensure information sources' accuracy and availability regularly.

Assist the Project Coordinator in the drafting of correspondences with authorities and counterparts (government officials, UN agencies, NGOs, etc.) to ensure fluent and accurate communication flows.

Assist 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) to improve awareness and public opinion adhesion.

Ensures the continuity of relations with local actors and keeps updated the list of contacts.

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.

Execute clerk-related activities as well as prepare and conduct briefings on the project context to new employees to facilitate their integration onboard and within the project environment.

Translate documents and act as an interpreter when needed.

MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities

The project coordinator assistant will need to be flexible in terms of activities and the geographical area of work.

The PC assistant develops and maintains the stakeholder’s network together with the Project Coordinator for MSF to have the necessary contacts to ensure the activities.

The PC assistant follows the news and the different context updates and informs the PC.

Provides support analyzing contextual information, through a sound knowledge of counterparts, in different administrations to improve decision-making processes is provided.

The PC assistant does oral and/ or written translation when needed and provides cultural/local information when needed.

Conduct cultural briefings on the project context for new employees.

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Education

University Diploma Level, preferably in the field of Social Sciences (Political Sciences, International Public Law, Anthropology, Economics, etc.)

Experience

Desirable Experience in a similar position

Desirable: Experience in data collection, reporting, and analysis

Essential previous experience of at least two years is required in the field of humanitarian aid with MSF or other NGOs.

Desirable: Management experience.

Languages

English and Arabic at an excellent level.

Knowledge

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

Knowledge of and interest in humanitarian issues.

Analytical 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 

Interested candidates should submit their application letter, and CV with reference details to:

[email protected]

With reference: PC ASSISTANT - TULKARM.

Any application not in English will not be considered. 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date 4th/ January 2024 4:00 PM.