GENERAL OBJECTIVE AND JOB ENVIRONMENT


The Security Management Advisor works closely with the Security Focal Point and other members of the SAG, contributing to the security and safety support to the missions of MSF-OCBA in terms of training, assessment and advisement. The Security Management Advisor is a member of the SAG and is accountable to the Security Focal Point.

His/her main objective is to support in the deployment and implementation of risk management in the field missions of OCBA.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS


Analyze needs and support learning and application of improved risk analysis in the field.

Propose and implement improvements to standard security management tools.
Guide and support field on context analysis practices and intra-mission security related discussion/communication.
Guide and support field teams in implementation of OCBA security plan.
Lead the development and roll-out of the Risk Management Support (RMS) position in field projects.
Lead the development and roll-out of improved informed consent mechanisms for all field staff.
Support the development of appropriate learning paths in security management for identified profiles.
Facilitate regular and ad hoc training events related to security management.
Lead or support ad hoc dossiers such as field guidance on humanitarian notification, common security context geo app initiative, “tool-maturity” in missions, etc.

Other Responsibilities:

Reports regularly to SFP -and when relevant to Dirops/DepDirops or RECOs- on the state of projects and dossiers.
Makes regular field visits to give in-person support and guidance as described above (up to 30% approx.).

SELECTION CRITERIA


Relevant university degree.

Minimum 2 years in the field in volatile context with MSF.
Head of Mission and Field Coordinator experience with MSF.
Fluent written and spoken English. French, Arab or Spanish are a plus.
Proficiency Word & Excel user.

Knowledge:

Coaching and training of staff in highly insecure contexts.
Managing critical incidents in the field.

COMPETENCES

Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Ability to set priorities and organize his/her own work.
Ability to travel in OCBA missions/projects.
Teamwork and Cooperation.

Application deadline:  August 30th