Job ID
42898
Job Title
Head of Mission Support
To work for
Médecins Sans Frontières - Spain
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Operations
Job Type
Full time
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of HoM, the HoM support shall be:
•Working on registration dossier (in collaboration with the other HoM support of MSF sections).
•Identifying the key actors in Damascus and new areas with MSF presence in order to build a networking.
•Identifying key actors related to relevant ministries and departments and analyse with DepHoM and HoM engagement strategy.
•Gathering info about context and drafting secu doc related to the mission.
•Identifying security risks and preparing mouvement documents for damascus team.
•Collaborating with the Project Coordinator and Project Coordinator support, with their advice in the development of security plans for projects and National level with the HoM.
•Guide and facilitate the management of MSF information and essential records and documents by the mission team, following MSF policies and guidelines (Who is Who, actor mapping and WER, etc.)
•Settling house, office, warehouse for OCBA in Damascus depending on the mission needs.
•Arranging OCBA teams transiting/visiting Damascus (crossing borders, visa, briefings, accomodation, etc).
•Reporting, elaborating minutes/track of the meetings as well as documenting the main events/actions (sitreps, gathering reports assessment, arranging share points etc).
•Accompanying HoM in the meetings to ease the translation to Arabic if needed.
•Working on registration dossier (in collaboration with the other HoM support of MSF sections).
•Identifying the key actors in Damascus and new areas with MSF presence in order to build a networking.
•Identifying key actors related to relevant ministries and departments and analyse with DepHoM and HoM engagement strategy.
•Gathering info about context and drafting secu doc related to the mission.
•Identifying security risks and preparing mouvement documents for damascus team.
•Collaborating with the Project Coordinator and Project Coordinator support, with their advice in the development of security plans for projects and National level with the HoM.
•Guide and facilitate the management of MSF information and essential records and documents by the mission team, following MSF policies and guidelines (Who is Who, actor mapping and WER, etc.)
•Settling house, office, warehouse for OCBA in Damascus depending on the mission needs.
•Arranging OCBA teams transiting/visiting Damascus (crossing borders, visa, briefings, accomodation, etc).
•Reporting, elaborating minutes/track of the meetings as well as documenting the main events/actions (sitreps, gathering reports assessment, arranging share points etc).
•Accompanying HoM in the meetings to ease the translation to Arabic if needed.
Qualifications
Education:University degree or similar level of education.
Experience:
-Experience in humanitarian aid preferably within MSF.
-Essential strong understanding of the workings of the different administrations of the country.
•Experience working in political, security and humanitarian issues in the country.
Languages:Essential: Fluency in Arabic and English, (high level command in oral and written communications).
Others:
•Computer proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
•Good analytical skills, at ease with figures and economics data.
•Excellent communication and diplomatic skills, including writing skills
Experience:
-Experience in humanitarian aid preferably within MSF.
-Essential strong understanding of the workings of the different administrations of the country.
•Experience working in political, security and humanitarian issues in the country.
Languages:Essential: Fluency in Arabic and English, (high level command in oral and written communications).
Others:
•Computer proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
•Good analytical skills, at ease with figures and economics data.
•Excellent communication and diplomatic skills, including writing skills
Specific Vacancy Requirements
HOW TO APPLY:
If you recognize yourself in this profile, we welcome you to send your CV through this link:
https://forms.gle/9aKphqQuYgZowMgP7
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their email address.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th May 2025 until 04:30 p.m.
Important notes:
- Please note that due to the urgency to fill this position, you are encouraged to apply immediately as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position before the advertisement’s closing date if we receive a sufficient number of candidates or a suitable candidate/s is identified.
- Only CVs in English will be considered. CVs in Arabic or any other language will not be accepted.
- Incomplete applications (no cv attached, no professional certificate attached) and sharing false information will lead to automatic disqualification.
- MSF is committed to promoting diversity and gender balance within its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. MSF has a zero-tolerance on conduct that is incompatible with its vision, principles, and objectives, including any demands for money, or favouritism during the recruitment process, and such actions may be pursued through the judicial system.
If you recognize yourself in this profile, we welcome you to send your CV through this link:
https://forms.gle/9aKphqQuYgZowMgP7
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through their email address.
Closing date: Wednesday 14th May 2025 until 04:30 p.m.
Important notes:
- Please note that due to the urgency to fill this position, you are encouraged to apply immediately as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position before the advertisement’s closing date if we receive a sufficient number of candidates or a suitable candidate/s is identified.
- Only CVs in English will be considered. CVs in Arabic or any other language will not be accepted.
- Incomplete applications (no cv attached, no professional certificate attached) and sharing false information will lead to automatic disqualification.
- MSF is committed to promoting diversity and gender balance within its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. MSF has a zero-tolerance on conduct that is incompatible with its vision, principles, and objectives, including any demands for money, or favouritism during the recruitment process, and such actions may be pursued through the judicial system.
Salary and Benefits
As per MSF Salary Scale
About us
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters, and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender, or political affiliation.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
May 07, 2025
Expiry Date
Jun 06, 2025
CV Language
English
