Project Coordinator Support At Médecins Sans Frontières France

Jigawa

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About the Organization

The French Section of Médecins Sans Frontières France is currently recruiting:

Position: Project Coordinator Support Opening Date: 20th May 2025
Work Location: Jigawa State, MSF Office: Jahun End Date: 27th May 2025
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (Renewable)

Context

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, not-for-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in distress, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.

Main Purpose 

Support the Project Coordinator in coordination tasks, maintaining positive relations with local and state   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

Education 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)
Fluent in local languages commonly used across Jigawa State.
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

CONTRACT

208 working hours per month.

REMUNERATION

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

TO APPLY  

Submit your 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 your CV via email to msff-[email protected] with subject “PC SUPPORT, JAHUN”

  • 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.