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Regional advisor for humanitarian access&risk – Africa (F/M) Nigeria or Ethiopia

Private employer

New
Location
FCT Abuja
Job type
Full-time · On-site
Pay
Not stated
Experience
Mid level
For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde (MdM), a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.

Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through 6 political battles:

Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
Harm Reduction
Environment and Health
Humanitarian Space
Healthcare systems and rights

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

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