Jobs at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main Objective and Responsibility of the Position

• Execute administrative, HR and legal related tasks to support the Coordination office following MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure legal compliance and to realize the HR capacity required to achieve project objectives.

General Accountabilities

• Under supervision of the Project HR Manager managing personal files in order to ensure accuracy, compliance and on time payments.
• Updating the HR database and personal files to facilitate management of HR processes.
• Updating Social security & Tax office files in order to meet legal requirements including specific amendments when necessary in order to ensure local labour and fiscal law compliance
• Preparing employment contracts in conformity with legal requirements including specific amendments when necessary in order to ensure local labour and fiscal law compliance.
• Preparing monthly pay slips for all staff, editing and updating the necessary data, in order to ensure the punctuality and accuracy of staff payroll.
• Following up of all expiring rental contract dates and inform the Administration Manager in order to leave enough time to arrange a renewal or look for some other alternative.
• Making all administrative information available to the staff (posting, meetings, etc.), supporting the Project HR Manager in translating documents into local language and assisting in meetings upon request.
• Additional HR/ Admin tasks delegated by the Coordination Office.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Manage administration and travel arrangements for all staff travelling from Sokoto to other projects and From Sokoto to Abuja
• Update MSF plane booking sheets for all passengers travelling from Sokoto to Abuja
• Update Movement sheet and share with radio room for all movements between Sokoto and other projects and Abuja
• Arrange accommodation for all staff transiting through Sokoto
• Arrange briefings (security and lodging) for all staff transiting through Sokoto
• Keep track of per-diem and food pot management for all visitors in Sokoto
• Prepare payroll for NERU and responsible for filing all relevant documents
• Update EPREP staff pool and ensure information provided is accurate at all times
• Supervise office cleaner for the base
• Keep track of all bookings of hotel accomodation for visitors in Sokoto (including training bookings)
• Support L&D team for all trainings in Sokoto.
• Support Coordination team with all other relevant adminsitrative processes.

Qualifications
Education:

• Degree in Business Administration or any other related courses.

Experience: 

• Essential previous working experience of at least two (2) years in Human Resource.
• Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.

Requirements:

• Languages: English Language Essentian and local language desirable.
• Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet); Use of Homere desriable
• Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation, Team work and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Stress Management.

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Main Objective of the position

• To Perform counseling and/or education sessions to patients, following different medical and mental health MSF protocols and procedures, in order to improve their psychosocial condition.

General Accountabilities

• Identify and address the psychosocial, socio-economic, and administrative needs of patients.
• Provide individual or group counseling and psycho-educational sessions to patients and their families.
• Refer patients to specialists or institutions for additional support when necessary.
• Maintain records of activities, ensure confidentiality, and participate in team meetings.
• Support training, supervision, and sensitization activities on mental health and psychosocial issues.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop treatment plans, and offer PFA, psycho-stimulation, and emotional support.
• Provide referrals for specialized mental health support when necessary and develop action plans to address patients' diverse needs.
• Ensure patients' rights, privacy, and dignity, promoting non-discrimination and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with the health promotion, medical, and outreach teams to raise community awareness on MHPSS, SGBV, and malnutrition.
• Conduct focus group discussions to identify community needs and support culturally sensitive initiatives.
• Participate in staff training, sensitization sessions, and support the referral pathway for specialized MHPSS services.
• Maintain accurate records, ensure strict confidentiality, and report activities regularly.
• Engage in clinical supervision and actively participate in team meetings.
• Adhere to MSF policies and SOPs, reporting compliance issues promptly.
• Support the preparation of MHPSS reports and data quality assurance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

• Education: University Degree in Counseling, social work, psychology or other similar degree/diploma.
• Experience: At least 1-year experience is essential. Experience with NGO desirable.
• Languages: English language is essential; Local language also essential
• Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• Competencies: Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment to MSF Principles, Service Oriented