Humanitarian Access and Risk Advisor

Médecins du Monde (MdM) France is an international medical organization, which has been present in the Palestinian territory since 1995. It operates in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank (WB) through offices located in Jerusalem, Bir Zeit, and Nablus.

MdM is currently looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of  Humanitarian Access and Risk Advisor Palestine based in Ber Zeit with regular field visits.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
• Duration: 1 year renewable
• Starting date: ASAP
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Employment: Field security and Access advisor Category 7

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Humanitarian Access and Risk Advisor (HARA) is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of Medecins du Monde (MdM)’s safety and security framework at country level.

 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Hierarchical Link: General Coordinator

Functional Link: HQ Safety / Security Advisor

Other: Close collaboration with the Logistics Coordinator and Field Coordinators

Functional supervision of the HARO WB & HARO Gaza

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES: 

1. Context Analysis & Risk Monitoring

• Conduct regular assessments of the context and security environment in all MdM areas of operation.
• Compile and triangulate information from multiple sources (staff, communities, NGOs, media, INSO, UNDSS, etc.) to identify risks and trends.
• Maintain and regularly update a contextual analysis and risk database.
• Provide context and security updates during coordination meetings and program reviews.
• Draft and circulate weekly security reports and ad hoc alerts as needed.
• Develop and revise risk analyses and mitigation strategies, ideally in a participatory manner (e.g. workshops with field teams).

2. Mapping & Stakeholder Analyses

• Produce and update detailed security maps of operational areas (e.g. No-Go Zones, sensitive roads, points of interest, static sites), using tools like ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Map key actors, stakeholders, and security incidents to support risk analysis and decision-making.

3. Security Management & Preparedness

• Support the General Coordinator to develop, update, and implement MdM’s full Security Pack (including base-level rules, SOPs, and contingency plans).
• Ensure contingency measures are in place and operational (hibernation kits, emergency communications, data protection, evacuation planning, etc.).
• Monitor the implementation of security protocols at coordination and field levels; identify gaps and suggest corrective actions.
• Support the development of access strategies, validate movement planning for new areas.
• Ensure that incident reporting (via SyRIL) is timely and accurate.
• Provide security-related inputs and support during crisis or emergency response, including relocations or evacuations.
• Key member of the Incident Management Team (IMT) in case of security crisis

4. Capacity Building & Awareness

• Deliver safety and security briefings to all new staff, visitors, and consultants at coordination level.
• Conduct regular refresher training and awareness sessions on SOPs and risk mitigation.
• Identify specific training needs and organize individual or team capacity-building accordingly.
• Provide tailored briefings and debriefings for teams traveling to/from field locations.
• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of HAROs; provide ongoing technical support.
• With Genco, he/she is responsible for ensuring compliance with the organization’s safety and security policy in the country.

5. Representation & Networking

• Develop and maintain effective security networks with authorities, NGOs, UN agencies, and other relevant actors at coordination level.
• Represent MdM in security coordination forums (e.g. INSO, UNDSS), and act as focal point for civil/military liaison if delegated by the General Coordinator.

6. Telecommunications & Emergency Communication

• Support the Logistics team in assessing and maintaining security-related communication systems (radios, sat phones, GPS trackers, etc.).
• Ensure that communication protocols and trees are clearly defined, updated, and understood by all field teams.
• Conduct regular training on communication tools and ensure functional use across the mission.

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SKILLS REQUIRED:

Training & Experience

Mandatory :

• Bachelor’s degree in political science or any  related field .
• At minimum of 3 to 5 years in a similar position.

Experience in   planning and reporting ( Incident report).

• Languages:
  • Fluent in English
  • Native Arabic, or fluent

Desirable :

• working  2 years with international NGOs in high-risk humanitarian contexts (operational, logistical or security position) .
• Study or training in security and safety management is an asset (i.e.: HEAT training).
• Risk , crisis , and stress analysis Management

Skills

• Technical:
  • Knowledge and mastery of security management methodologies and tools for humanitarian missions.
  • Knowledge and mastery of telecommunications rules and tools, vehicle management and building security.
  • Identify, analyse, and describe a security context and rationalize security rules.
  • Incident management.
  • Anticipate, alert, and manage complex situations.
  • Create and develop a security network.
  • Create and conduct security training.
• IT:
  • Mastery of Office 365.
  • Mastery of SharePoint/cloud systems.
  • Use of tracking and mapping mobile applications.
  • VHF radio system setup and training of users.
  • Data protection methods.
  • Mapping software: ArcGIS, QGIS, or any other mapping tool.
• Soft Skills: 
• • Good teamwork skills, good interpersonal skills.
  • Sense of initiative and confidentiality.
  • Rigor and organizational skills.
  • Negotiation skills (diplomacy).
  • Ability to analyse, conceptualize and plan.
  • Good writing and communication skills.

Qualified applicants are invited to send their resume or CV and a one-page cover letter in English, by      e-mail to [email protected]

Please reference the job title as BZ/ HARA /2025 in the subject line of your e-mail.

Deadline for receiving the application is 7th of May  2025

MdM will review the CVs upon its reception on a rolling basis and will recruit the qualified one as soon as the suitable candidate is identified, without distinction ethnic background or gender.

Please note that MdM will contact only pre-selected candidates and by email.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with MdM