Humanitarian access and risk advisor(F/M)
Job description
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
MdM in Ethiopia
MdM is operating in Ethiopia since 1986 in different types of health projects from long-term interventions to emergency response. Currently MdM works in Amhara, Tigray, Oromia & Somali regions.
About the role
You are responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of Médecins du Monde’s security framework at country level. You ensure that MdM teams, assets, and programs operate in a safe and secure environment in country. You contribute to risk-informed decision-making, support access strategies and strengthen the overall security culture of the mission.
What you’ll do
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 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
Mapping & stakeholder analysis
- Produce and update detailed security maps of operational areas
- Support to map key actors, stakeholders, and security incidents to support risk analysis and decision-making
Security management & preparedness
- Develop, update, and implement MdM’s full security pack
- Ensure contingency measures are in place and operational
- Support the logistics department in procuring and installing safety equipment
- Monitor the implementation of security protocols at coordination and field levels
- Support the development of access strategies and validate movement planning for new areas
- Ensure that incident reporting is timely and accurate
- Provide security-related inputs and support during crisis or emergency response, including relocations or evacuations
Capacity building & awareness
- Deliver safety and security briefings
- Conduct regular refresher trainings and awareness sessions on SOPs and risk mitigation
- Identify specific training needs and organize individual or team capacity-building accordingly
- Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of security staff
- Support the national HAROs with on-the-job training and technical supervision
- Support the national HARA with on-the-job training upon completion of the recruitment
Representation & networking
- Develop and maintain effective security networks with authorities, NGOs, UN agencies, and other relevant actors
- Represent MdM in security coordination forums and act as focal point for civil/military liaison if delegated by the general coordinator
Telecommunications & emergency communication
- Support the logistics team in assessing, procuring, and maintaining security-related communication systems
- Ensure that communication protocols are clearly defined, updated, and understood by all field teams
- Conduct regular training on communication tools and ensure functional use across the mission
Who you’ll work with
You work under the supervision of the general coordinator for Ethiopia mission and you work closely with the HQ safety and security advisor. You also work in close collaboration with the logistics coordinator, the field coordinators and the national humanitarian access and risk officers (HARO) of the mission.
Your conditions of employment
Employment conditions
Contract & status:
- Gross monthly salary: 3 359 €
- Fixed-term contract starting as soon as possible, until 31st March 2026
- Single posting
Work environment:
- Position based in Addis Ababa, with regular field visits
Benefits:
- 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
Essentials:
- 5 weeks paid leave + 22.5 RTT days per year
- Strong commitment to inclusion and fighting all forms of discrimination
- More info: https://www.medecinsdumondeh.org/en/working-internationally/
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
MdM is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities and to fighting all forms of discrimination.
If you are officially recognized as a person with a disability and/or require workplace accommodations, please let us know.
Your profile
You are the right match if you:
- Have a minimum of 3 years experience working with international NGOs in high-risk humanitarian contexts (operational, logistical or security position)
- Studied security management (an asset)
- Master Office 365 and SharePoint/cloud system
- Speak English fluently, local languages are highly appreciated
This role may not suit you if you:
- Are not aligned with MdM’s values
Recruitment process
If shortlisted, you will first meet with our HR team. Technical and managerial interviews, which may include practical case studies, will follow.
Please note: as part of our anti–money laundering and counter-terrorism policy, international background checks may be conducted. Data is processed confidentially and securely. More info: https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/en/working-internationally/
All successful candidates must provide a criminal record extract (B3).
Ready to apply?
We only need your CV and a cover letter.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, apply now – we’d love to hear from you!
