Project Coordinator Assistant at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Médecins Sans Frontières 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Project Coordinator Assistant
Job Location: Borno

Scope of Responsibility and Accountabilities

• Provide support to the Project Coordinator in the administrative part of coordination tasks, ensuring a smooth relation with local and national authorities, contributing to the context analysis and follow-up, providing translations and interpreting in order to ensure the smooth running of the project
• 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 in order to improve decision making processes.
• File and update field contacts and correspondence (with other NGOs, UN agencies, local authorities, media, etc) in order to ensure information sources accuracy and its availability on regular basis.
• Assist the Project Coordinator in the drafting of correspondences with authorities and counterparts (government officials, UN agencies, NGOs, etc.) in order 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) in order 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 in order to facilitate their integration onboard and within the project environment.
• Translate documents and act as an interpreter when needed

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Holder of a University Degree in a related field.
• Experience Desirable: two years previous experience in similar jobs in the field of humanitarian aid with MSF or other international NGOs
• Languages: Mission working language and local language(s) are essential.
• Knowledge Essential: Computer literacy (word, excel)

Competencies Results:

• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Negotiation skills
• Stress Management

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: msfchbornorecruitment@gmail.com specifying the subject as; "Project Coordinator Assistant, Ngala".
Or
Submit Applications by hand delivery at: MSFCH offices in Gamborou - Ngala, with the position being applied for clearly indicated on the top right of the envelop.

Applications must be in English and include:

• Complete CV and Copies of all certificates and diplomas mentioned in the CV.
• Copy of practicing licence
• Updated contact details and ID
• Contact information of the previous employer/s for reference