ASSISTANT PROJECT COORDINATOR – RANYA

Main Purpose: Provide support to the Project Coordinator in the administrative part of coordination tasks, ensuring a smooth relation with local and national authorities, contributing to the context analysis and follow-up, providing translations and interpreting in order to ensure the smooth running of the project.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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
• Support the Project Medical Coordinator in analyzing contextual information and navigating the specificities of the local health sector.
• Ensure that planned actions align appropriately with existing health systems and structures.
• Draft and manage official correspondence with relevant authorities and counterparts (e.g., Ministry of Health, Department of Health, hospital managers) to maintain accurate, transparent, and effective 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

Requirements:

Education	Desirable, university degree.
Experience	Desirable two years previous experience in similar jobs in the field of humanitarian aid with MSF or other NGOs Desirable, a knowledge of the local health system (medical education, work experience in a healthcare related position) Desirable experience with public administration.
Languages	Essential: Fluent English and Kurdish are essential Desirable: Knowledge of Arabic and Farsi
Competencies	•          Orientation to results •          Teamwork •          Flexibility •          Commitment •          Stress Management

CONDITIONS

Expected starting date: as soon as possible

Location: Ranya

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract – full-time

Contract duration: 4 months  

Salary according to MSF-OCB Head Office grid 

 

Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment 

 

How to apply?

➢ Submit your application on https://tally.so/r/q4YxW2

➢ Thank you for having your CV and motivation letter ready in one document

➢ Please write your motivation letter in your own words, without using AI writing tools

 

Deadline for applications: 7 May 2026

CVs received after the closing date will not be considered

Thank you for your interest in joining MSF.

Unfortunately, we won’t be able to answer to everyone personally. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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Please note that no money is never asked by MSF at any stage of the recruitment.

 

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