Project Coordinator Support Officer

About the role

The Project Coordinator Support Officer assists the Project Coordinator with security management, project coordination and engagement with local and national authorities. The role also contributes to contextual analysis and follow‑up, in line with MSF procedures, to support the safe and effective operation of the project.

Key responsibilities

• Represent MSF alongside the Project Coordinator, using agreed communications and supporting the organization’s reputation.
• Track security, risk and contextual developments, maintain security records and prepare bi‑weekly context updates.
• Support exploratory visits, assessments and the preparation of security plans and tools.
• Organise information sessions for staff, Ministry of Health personnel, authorities and community representatives and keep meeting logs.
• Maintain contacts with local organisations, UN agencies, authorities, media and arrange advocacy meetings.
• Translate, review documents and prepare correspondence with authorities and other counterparts.
• Brief incoming staff and visitors on local context, culture and security, and coordinate regular briefings for assessment teams, drivers and guards.
• Assist the Project Coordinator with project planning, oversight, follow‑up and daily coordination, including preparation and sharing of meeting minutes.

Required profile

• University diploma, preferably in political science, international public law, anthropology or economics.
• Experience working in a complex political, security and humanitarian setting, including data collection, reporting and analysis.
• Strong spoken and written Arabic and English.
• Desirable: at least two years of relevant humanitarian experience with MSF or another NGO and previous management experience.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Internet browsing and use of social media platforms.