Security Risk Management Mobile Implementation Officer

Location: Homebased, but mainly carried out in our projects

Contract type: Fixed term contract – Full time – 12 months (extendable)

Deadline for application: 15th of May 2024

CONTEXT

The Security Risk Management Unit (SRMU) is based within the Operations Department of MSF Belgium (OCB – Operational Centre Brussels). Our unit aims to strengthen MSF OCB’s skills and experience in security and crisis management, in particular, the adjustment of mindset, decision-making and tools in response to the volatility of a security context.

As Security Risk Management (SRM) Mobile Implementation Officer (MIO), you contribute to the security and safety support of MSF-OCB projects in terms of training, assessment, and advice.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Capacity Building and Training

• Conduct SRM trainings at the headquarter and projects level for logistics teams, Field Coordinators, and Heads of Mission (HoMs).
• Identify needs for new trainings.
• Design and elaborate the training’s offer in the risk management area of expertise.

Security assessment, Risk Analysis & Risk reduction

• Conduct SRM assessments and contribute to the Risk Analysis and Risk Reduction process for the benefit of the projects.
• Design and elaborate operational tools concerning SRM for MSF-OCB projects.
• Engage in SRMU operational research projects.

Security support to our projects

• Provide operational support for the design and implementation of SRM procedures in MSF countries of intervention.
• Promote an embedded SRM culture among MSF-OCB projects.
• Provide SRM “Individualized support” to identified HoMs, Field Coordinators, or Logistic Coordinators.

Crisis Management Preparation

• Reinforce Field Incident Management Team (FIMT) capacity at project level through trainings and E-learning modules.
• Assist in the preparation of the Central Incident Management Team (CIMT).
• Collaborate with SFP at MSF Partner Section CIMT trainings and/or Regional OCB Hub.

Administration and support

• Support the SFP on request.
• Assist in the daily administration of the MSF-OCB incident reporting system.
• Conduct research in the SRM area of interest.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Humanitarian experience with an IO/INGO is mandatory.
• 5 years’ international experience with an IO/ INGO.
• 2 years in a volatile context, preferably in an operations position.
• Experience in security risk management with MSF or other IO/ INGO is mandatory.
• 2 years’ experience in a coordination position (Field Coordinator, Head of Mission, Emergency Coordinator) with MSF or other IO/ INGO.
• Experience in coaching and training of staff is an asset.
• Experience in crisis management is an asset.

Competencies

• Capacity to work under pressure.
• Resistance.
• Knowledge of INGO security management mechanisms.
• Knowledge of MSF OCB security management approaches is a plus.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and organize work effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan and organize in a stressful environment.
• Adherence to confidentiality.
• A sense of humor is highly appreciated.
• Motivation to work with MSF.

Languages

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

Other

An important availability is required to answer requests for support that can happen during working days, nights, or weekends. In case of a Crisis Cell at OCB, the RMU is highly impacted requiring important flexibility. Willingness and capacity to travel on short notice to any context, sometimes under difficult conditions, is expected.

CONDITIONS

• Starting date: June 2024.
• Homebased, but mainly carried out in our projects.
• Up to 70% mobility in our projects (3 to 4 visits of 2 to 3 weeks per year) and in Brussels HQ (3 visits of 1 to 3 weeks per year).
• Type: Fixed-term contract – Full time.
• Length of contract: 12 months (extendable).
• Salary according to MSF field salary grid.

The contractual terms, conditions, and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidate and in compliance with the standard MSF function and salary grids; in agreement with the MSF contracting office in charge based on the residence of the candidate.

Medical Insurance 100% covered as per international package; 45 paid leaves.

• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust, and Empowerment.
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments.

Deadline for applications: 15th of May 2024.

How to apply?

Please send your CV and cover letter to Recruit-HQ-Operations@brussels.msf.org and mention “Security Risk Management MIO” in the subject of your email.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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