About the Job
\nM\u00e9decins Sans Fronti\u00e8res\u00a0(MSF) is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation providing assistance to people in need as a result of natural and man-made disasters, irrespective of race, religion, ideology, or politics.<\/p>\n
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We are seeking to employ a candidate for the following position:<\/p>\n
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Job Title: PROJECT COORDINATOR SUPPORT<\/p>\n
Place of work: Assosa \u2013 MSFCH Office<\/p>\n
Deadline for application: July 15, 2026<\/p>\n
Number of Jobs: one<\/p>\n
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Main purpose of the job:<\/p>\n
Providing support to the Project Coordinator in the security management and the coordination tasks, en-suring 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<\/p>\n
Accountabilities:<\/p>\n
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\u2019s image externally
\nMonitoring, analyzing 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 to improve understanding and decision-making processes. Maintaining the security database and providing a biweekly context analysis based on recent incidents and developments
\nAssisting in exploratory missions and assessments as needed and participating in the development of security plans
\nAssisting 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) to improve awareness, understanding of MSF principles and services and public opinion adhesion. Write meeting minutes and contribute to the meeting logbook.
\nEnsuring 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.
\nTranslating and reviewing documents and acting as an interpreter when needed. Assisting the Project Coordinator in the drafting of correspondence with authorities and counterparts (government officials, military actors, community leaders, UN agencies, NGOs, etc.) in order to ensure fluent and accurate communication flows.
\nPreparing and conducting context, cultural and security briefings on the project context to new employees (national and international) in order to facilitate their integration within the project environment. Ensuring regular security briefings\/trainings of assessment team, drivers, and guards in consultation with the Project Coordinator.
\nBeing 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)
\nPerforming assigned additional responsibilities or tasks as required by the Project Coordinator
\nMSFCH Context Specific Accountabilities of the position:<\/p>\n
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Location: based in Assosa, Benishangul-Gumuz Region and flexibility to move in the whole region for assessments and interventions including hard-to-reach place within a volatile security context<\/p>\n
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Additional context specific accountabilities<\/p>\n
On top of the points in the \u201caccountabilities\u201d session, the PC support is responsible for:<\/p>\n
Proactive participation in assessments over the whole region in Benishangul-Gumuz and the flexibility to work in the whole region in case of emergency response
\nProposing and contributing to actions aimed at improving acceptance, accountability and trust with all communities, stakeholders, patients and caregivers.
\nContributing to MSF contextual understanding of the area of intervention, specifically regarding medical and humanitarian needs, to provide reliable information for operational decision-making.
\nSupporting the project teams in the implementation of all project activities, including outreach in remote locations, across all MSF areas of intervention or exploration \/ assessment \u2013 according to the Project Coordinator orientations \/ requests.
\nSupporting the Project Coordinator in the development, implementation and monitoring of security management at project level according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures.
\nEnsuring accurate note-taking and effective information management using MSF logbooks, tools and standardized templates.
\nSupporting in maintaining and organizing OPS records management, including contingency measures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[210],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-38853","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-project-management-and-administration","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/07\/Medecins-Sans-Frontieres-Switzerland.png","custom-text-26140818":"Medecins Sans Frontieres Switzerland","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"210":"Project Management And Administration"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"","_job_experience":"Intermediate","custom-select-25910079":"3 \u2013 5 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-07-15","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"internal","_job_apply_url":"","_job_apply_email":"","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"beleqet_data":{"_job_employer_posted_by":"9629","_job_logo_img":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/07\/Medecins-Sans-Frontieres-Switzerland.png","_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/07\/Medecins-Sans-Frontieres-Switzerland.png","custom-text-26140818":"Medecins Sans Frontieres Switzerland","_job_title":"PROJECT COORDINATOR SUPPORT","_job_type":"17","custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":"210","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","_job_experience":"Intermediate","custom-select-25910079":"3 \u2013 5 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-07-15","_job_location":"4","_job_description":"About the Job\r\nM\u00e9decins Sans Fronti\u00e8res\u00a0(MSF) is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation providing assistance to people in need as a result of natural and man-made disasters, irrespective of race, religion, ideology, or politics.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWe are seeking to employ a candidate for the following position:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJob Title: PROJECT COORDINATOR SUPPORT\r\n\r\nPlace of work: Assosa \u2013 MSFCH Office\r\n\r\nDeadline for application: July 15, 2026\r\n\r\nNumber of Jobs: one\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nMain purpose of the job:\r\n\r\nProviding support to the Project Coordinator in the security management and the coordination tasks, en-suring 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\r\n\r\nAccountabilities:\r\n\r\nRepresenting 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. 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