Career Position for Regional Advisor for Humanitarian Access & Risk – Africa
Job Title: Regional Advisor for Humanitarian Access & Risk – Africa
Organization: Médecins du Monde (MdM)
Locations: Abuja, Nigeria OR Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with ~40% field travel)
Contract Type: Fixed-term Contract (6 Months, starting ASAP)
Monthly Gross Salary: €3,663
About Médecins du Monde
Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization providing essential medical care and support to vulnerable populations worldwide. MdM has been operating in Nigeria since October 2016, leading medical and humanitarian interventions in Borno State.
Position Summary
The Regional Humanitarian Access and Risk Advisor will strengthen security analysis, operational access, and risk management across MdM programs in nine African countries: DRC, CAR, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Sudan. Working closely with Desk Officers and country security managers, you will provide technical support, regional analysis, capacity building, and operational guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Security & Political Analysis: Monitor regional political and security developments across assigned countries, providing timely alerts, recommendations, security reports, and incident database management.
Access & Operational Guidance: Review security aspects of field missions, provide technical guidance on humanitarian access, assess new operational areas, and maintain relationships with security and humanitarian stakeholders.
Crisis Management: Support incident and crisis management processes, including post-incident reviews and implementing lessons learned.
Capacity Building & Supervision: Deliver briefings, debriefings, and training to staff and partners. Provide direct supervision and technical support to Country Humanitarian Access & Risk Advisors.
Key Requirements
Education & Experience: Degree in Humanitarian Security, Security Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). Proven track record in humanitarian security management, including field missions in high-risk or complex environments.
Regional Context: Direct work experience in one or more of the assigned coverage countries.
Technical Skills: Strong capabilities in political/security analysis, risk assessment, operational decision-making, incident management, and security training.
Languages: Full fluency in both English and French is required.
Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to perform under pressure in multicultural teams.
Remuneration & Benefits
Base Salary: €3,663 gross monthly salary.
Allowances: Expatriation allowance (10% of gross monthly salary) plus a 13th-month salary upon completing 6 months of service.
Leave Package: 5 weeks of paid annual leave plus 22.5 RTT days (pro-rated).
Logistics & Accommodation: Fully covered travel, visa, and vaccination costs, alongside guesthouse accommodation.
Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance (50% covered by MdM) and repatriation insurance.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application online through the official Médecins du Monde recruitment page. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
