• 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

Context Specific Accountabilities:

Support the Project Coordinator in overseeing MSF's activities within Rural Damascus

• Contribute to security and risk management, context analysis, assessment on potential activities
• Engagement with authorities and community leaders
  Write detailed situation reports, outlining context security and humanitarian developments Draft official letters and memos to authorities Network with other local organizations and community groups
  context and actively support the maintenance and expansion of MSF's network with communities, local authorities, and other stakeholders critical to project implementation and access

Desirable, university degree.

Desirable two years previous experience in similar jobs in the field of humanitarian aid with MSF or other NGOs