PROJECT COORDINATOR SUPPORT (NORTH DARFUR) – MSF Belgium

Job Description

Organization	Medecins sans Frontieres Belgium
Job Title	PROJECT COORDINATOR SUPPORT
Location	NORTH DARFUR- TINAH/KORNOI/AL-DOR
Section/Unit	Operations
No. of Post	1
Grade Level	level 8
Duration	6 Months with 3 months trial period
Supervisor	Project Coordinator
Closing Date	16 Dec 2025

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.

Duties and responsibilities:

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. • Translating and reviewing 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

The position is mainly based in Kornoi, within the surrounding neighborhood where MSF activities take place, with field visits in Tina and Al-Dor according to operational needs.

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Requirements

Education	Desirable University Diploma Level, preferably in the field of Social Sciences (Political Sciences, International Public Law, Anthropology, Economics, etc.)
Experience	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	Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English is mandatory.
Competencies	Commitment to MSF Principles Behavioural Flexibility  Stress Management  Results and Quality Orientation  Teamwork and Cooperation  Service Orientation

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.

MSF is an equal opportunity employer
We expect all MSF team members, including potential candidates, to respect and embrace the values of the organization, particularly the Commitments to Responsible Behavior
MSF will never ask candidates for money or services as part of the recruitment process. Any such request should be considered fraudulent
We will take immediate action against any fraudulent activity
MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil status, race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, or beliefs
No transportation costs will be covered for candidates coming from outside the recruitment location.

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates are requested to send the applications with documents; (Updated CV, Educational certificates, work experience certificates, previous employers’ references and copy of their national ID) to:

By Hand: MSF Belgium office in Tine,  Hay Algamarik.  Tine – North Darfur State, Sudan. Near the locality office and Elgzour Organization Office

Via hand delivery of the application to MSF Belgium office in Tine,  Hay Algamarik.  in Elgzour Organization Office, Tine – North Darfur State, Sudan. 

Via email: [email protected]

Via whatsapp: +235 67 67 81 14

Please indicate clearly for which position you are applying.

NOTE:    Please note that MSF will Only accept applications and CVs submitted in the English language. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Opening date:  9th December 2025                                             Deadline for apply:  16th December 2025