·       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

In Mid-January 2026 MSF lauched an emergency response to provide assistance to the internally displaced people that arrived in Qamishli, in Derik and in the surronding areas. Our intervention includes mobile clinic in collective centers, support with wash activities and support to health facilities.

·       Adapt work to an evolving emergency context (population movements, access constraints, outbreaks/seasonal peaks), ensuring rapid prioritisation of tasks.

·       Support the PC with external representation in the project location, and facilitate discussions and negotiations with external stakeholders 

·       Work closely with the Ops team and Humanitarian Affairs Officer (HAO) to develop a detailed map of stakeholders across Hassakeh governorate, including authorities, security forces, and humanitarian actors.  

·       Conduct regular monitoring and provide analysis of the security and humanitarian context across Hassakeh governorate, including but not limited to Qamishli and Derik. 

·       Participate with the PC and Logistics department on reviewing safety and security measures and make recommendations to the PC on security mitigations/contingencies based on regular analysis of the context.  

·       Contribute to project context scenario building, and maintain a detailed and up-to-date security overview, including new developments and dynamics among security actors, authorities, and other stakeholders. 

·       Ensure security checkups done on time with the local actors and relevant authorities for regular and irregular movements from the project including for any movements conducted on non-working days.  

·       When delegated by the PC, act as a security focal point on assessments, at the base or on movements, or other activity, ensuring that the team follow security procedures and reporting any incidents to the PC.  

Support the PC in coordinating responses to crises or emergencies within the governorate, ensuring effective communication between the organization, authorities, and other actors