Regional Advisor for Humanitarian Access & Risk for Africa (F/M) - Nigeria or Ethiopia
Role Summary
Join Médecins du Monde as a Regional Advisor for Humanitarian Access & Risk to manage operations across Africa, focusing on safety, security, and humanitarian access.
About the Organisation
The main objective of the Regional Humanitarian Access and Risk Advisor (HARA) is to improve the analysis, support operational management and access, safety, security capacity building of the MdM team working in 9 countries (DRC, CAR, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Sudan).
You will establish regular remote relationships with MdM's key security managers in these countries and will work closely with the Desk officers.
You will conduct regular visits to the countries within your area of responsibility, support the facilitation of humanitarian access, and contribute to regional analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the head of security and safety unit (based at the HQ), your main responsibilities are the following:
- Monitor and analyse the political and security context across the countries of responsibility, identify trends, assess risks, and produce timely alerts and recommendations
- Maintain security monitoring tools, incident databases, and regional analysis to support informed decision-making
- Develop and maintain a strong network of security and humanitarian stakeholders, representing MdM in coordination forums and strengthening information-sharing
- Provide technical guidance to country missions on security risk management, humanitarian access, and security assessments for new operational areas
- Review and validate security aspects of field missions, operational plans, and access management systems
- Support incident and crisis management, ensuring effective communication, post-incident analysis, and implementation of lessons learned
- Prepare high-quality security reports, regional analyses, and ensure accurate archiving and documentation in line with organisational standards
- Deliver security briefings, debriefings, and training to staff and partners, promoting compliance with MdM security policies and procedures
- Supervise and technically support Country Humanitarian Access & Risk Advisors (HARAs), contributing to their recruitment, performance management, and professional development
- Assess mission security management, identify capacity-building needs, and contribute to the continuous improvement of security practices through annual action planning
Working Conditions
- Position based in Nigeria at Abuja or in Ethiopia at Addis Ababa
- Regular field visits (40% of the working time planned in the countries covered)
- 13th month salary (paid in 2 installments after 6 months of service)
- Expatriation allowance: 10% of gross monthly salary
- Coverage of travel (home – mission), visas, and vaccinations
- Guesthouse
- Health insurance (50% covered by MdM and 50% by the employee)
- Repatriation insurance
- MdM promotes training and internal mobility
Application Information
We only need your CV and a cover letter.
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Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
The role is open for applicants, but visa sponsorship details are not specified.
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