Project Coordinator Support at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - French

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid in more than 60 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters or exclusion from healthcare.

The French Section of Medecins Sans Frontieres France is currently recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Coordinator Support

Location: Jahun, Jigawa
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Renewable)
Working hours: 208 working hours per month.

Main Purpose

• Support the Project Coordinator in coordination tasks, maintaining positive relations with local and networking contacts and authorities, and contributing to context analysis and follow-up to ensure smooth project operations in line with MSF guidelines.

Job Description

• Represent MSF externally, with or without the Project Coordinator (PC), following agreed messaging to promote the organization’s image and foster positive relationships.
• Monitor and analyze local and state developments, updating the PC regularly and maintaining a contextual database with biweekly summaries for Jigawa State and surrounding areas.
• Support exploratory visits, needs assessments, and contribute to planning and response strategies.
• Assist the PC in internal and external communications, including engagement with staff, health officials, local authorities, different networking contacts and partners. Record meeting minutes and maintain the project logbook.
• Build and maintain regular contact with local stakeholders—NGOs, UN agencies, authorities, and communities—ensuring updated records and organizing key meetings.
• Translate and review documents, interpret when required, and support the drafting of clear and effective correspondence.
• Provide cultural and contextual briefings to new team members and contribute to orientation efforts.
• Develop strong local networks and stay informed on community dynamics to support project goals.
• Assist in tracking key project documents, including agreements and official records.
• Offer insights on community structures in Jigawa to better guide project planning and implementation.
• Remain available outside regular hours when needed to support urgent matters. 
• Carry out additional tasks as delegated by the PC.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Secondary education Level
• Desirable: University Degree

Experience:

• Proven experience working in complex political and humanitarian environments 
• Deep understanding of local culture and Islamic traditions to support respectful and inclusive community engagement
• Previous experience in similar jobs in the field of humanitarian aid with MSF or other NGOs
• Management experience
• Experience in data collection, reporting and analysis

Languages:

• English (high level command oral and written).

Knowledge:

• Good computer command.
• 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

Remuneration
According to MSF salary scale plus 13th month allowance equivalent to 1 month of gross salary.

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2025 .

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV with contact details in a sealed envelope and addressed to the "Field Administrator" with title "Project Coordinator Support" in the application box at:
MSF France Office located at Anguwan,
Turaki, Kafin Hausa Road,
Jahun, Jigawa State.
Or
Send their CV via email to: msff-nigeria-recruitment@paris.msf.org using “PC Support Jahun” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Qualified females are highly encouraged to apply. 
• Only successful applicants will be called for the next steps and are obligated to disclose any information about family member(s) currently in the employ of MSF-France in any location. 
• No monetary transactions, neither demands of favours in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the MSF recruitment process. 
• MSF reserves the right to refuse hiring a candidate having benefitted from any such acts. All illicit demands may be pursued through the judicial system. 
• MSF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages any Nigerian citizen to apply irrespective of race, gender, religion, creed, political affiliation. 
• Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct and hence not acceptable. 
• MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage. 
• MSF France takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application.