Experts By Experience Project Coordinator

Reports to:     Head of Health & Protection Unit

Location:         Athens

Duration:        Full Time/Open ended contract

MSF MISSION

Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or human-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of ethnicity, religion, creed or political affiliation. MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such, MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of the organization.

We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organization.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

Act as a coordinator of the Experts by Experience (EBE) project and ensure proper and on time implementation of the projects’ work plan, activities, and deliverables.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

• Liaise and collaborate with partners and stakeholders related to the project within & outside MSF
• Construct, review and closely monitor the project work plan and all project activities (EBE Groups Activities, Regular Meetings, Training etc)
• Train peer educators, project officers or other engaged staff as to perform project activities
• Organize and closely monitors organization of relevant events
• Overview and monitor the financial aspect of the project as budget holder and user: planning and monitoring budget and relevant adaptations
• Create and /or coordinate the creation (together with the EBE Team) of the project tools, processes and materials needed reporting
• Promote project achievements visibility and regularly present outcomes
• Prepare EBE Global Reports monthly and within the Project Cycle (3 Months/6 Months/ Annually) for the project activities

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in humanitarian sciences)
• At least 4 years of experience in related coordinating positions, particularly with key population or vulnerable groups
• Significant experience of working with civil society organizations, networks and social movements with a strong focus on partnership building
• Experience in organizing and facilitating events, workshops, meetings (online & offline)
• Knowledge of Microsoft office programs
• Fluency in English and Greek both oral and written. French is desirable
• Working with peers’ experience or similar project experience is a clear added value
• MSF working experience particularly in coordination or Advocacy Related field is an added value

COMPETENCIES

• Strong planning & organizing skills
• Public communication and external representation
• Networking and negotiation capacity
• Ability to inspire, influence and lead by example
• Ability to travel and work independently

POST CONDITIONS

• Candidates must be eligible to work in Greece (work permit, tax & social security numbers) as local hired staff
• Position based in Athens MSF HQ/Hybrid working conditions (3/2)
• Annual gross salary: based on MSF Salary Grid
• Private health insurance

At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. Our diversity fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our beneficiaries and the communities in which we work. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, ethnicities, religions, beliefs, and ability status and all other diversity characteristics.

TO APPLY

Please send your CV and a motivation letter in English quoting reference code "EBE Project Coordinator’’ in the subject line of the e-mail at recruitment.ath@athens.msf.org

Applications not accompanied by a motivation letter will be excluded from the process.

Closing date: 25.07.2024

All applications will be treated in strictest confidentiality

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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