Providing support to the Project Coordinator in the security management and the coordination tasks, ensur-ing 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.

Accountabilities

• 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 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. 

• Translation and to review 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.

MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities

Security Management and Reports

• Assisting the PC, according to the security situation, staff movements approval.

  • Updating on a regular basis the “who is who” data base of key influential people within the host and refugees communities; authorities; religious – political and non governmental organizations in the project area..

  • Updating the monthly contact list of relevant actors and authorities in the project area.

  • Updating the monthly incident logbook and support the PC with registration of incidents in SIMON, SINDY and incident reports upon request.

  • Acting as focal point in security management in the project whenever the project is in remote management phase.

Project Management and support

• Participating in project meetings and support the PC in follow up on actions points defined.

  • Ensuring that project work locations are regularly visited especially Health Posts and Pamdong.

  • Ensuring monthly meetings are planned and organised with RCC and zonal leaders.

  • In collaboration with the PC, ensures that MSF staff is aware and respects MSF principles and values in day-to-day operations.

  • Documents and maintains the organization’s (project specific) institutional memory, including but not limited to context - , political-, cultural and security analysis.

  • Plans and drafts, in collaboration with PC and HR, a mini SANOU presentation and conducts regular mini SANOU trainings with RCC, zonal – and community leaders in the project area to promote and maintain relations with camp leadership.

  • Participates in disciplinary investigations as a consistent part of an investigation team (when required)

Other & Various

• Files and updates field contacts and correspondence (with other NGOs, UN agencies, local authorities, media, etc).

• Execute clerk-related activities upon request of the PC. 

• Position title :     PROJECT COORDINATOR SUPPORT

• No. of positions: One 

• Place of work: Tigray North west Project based in Sheraro

• Terms of employment:     Until 31 December 2025 with possible Extension

• Remuneration and Benefits:

  • Starting gross salary : USD 1,210 (One Thousand Two Hundred Ten US Dollars)

  • Medical cover: as per the organization policy

Job Requirements

• Education Diploma or TVET Level 4 with Competency Certification (COC) /Degree preferably in the field of Social Sciences (Political Sciences, International Public Law, Anthropology, Economics, etc.)

• 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  Essential local language. Mission working local language knowledge would be an as-setKnowledge

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  until application deadline please be informed that we do not accept applications in other forms. 

Please Note that we only contact short-listed candidates. 

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 OCA, 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 Médecins Sans Frontières we are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.