Humanitarian Access and Security Analyst
About MSF Eastern Africa
MSF Eastern Africa is the
regional institutional office of MSF. It focuses on representation and
networking, recruiting and supporting staff from the region, communications and
fundraising, as well as working on other dossiers of importance to MSF such as
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), mutualization, training, medical
operational support and environmental health.
Rationale/Objective for Position
- The Humanitarian Access and Security Analyst in collaboration
with the Head of the ASA Unit will be responsible for developing the MSF
EA Humanitarian Access and Security policy, framework, protocols and
templates in line with MSF’s strategy and humanitarian principles.
- The job holder is also responsible for capacity-building; and
strengthening learning and development to achieve a holistic and inclusive
management strategy for humanitarian access, safety, and security.
Responsibilities
Humanitarian Access Management:
- Support MSF missions/projects working in the region by
evaluating access constraints and developing access-specific strategies.
Safety and Security
Management:
- Develop a quality assurance framework for safety and security
systems and procedures to ensure regular evaluation, review and update of
security management plans and SOPs.
- Ensure that all staff are fully aware of prevailing security
threats; report noticeable threat changes through appropriate channels;
and give timely advice on mitigation measures to reduce vulnerability.
- Ensure safety and security due diligence processes are
carried out across all MSF processes.
- Carry out analysis and develop reports on regional safety and
security to inform management decisions on security risks and
opportunities.
- Conduct context, Security and Humanitarian analysis in the
region and as per the support requests from other MSF OCs/Cells in the
region. In collaboration with the Head of the ASA Unit and peers in the
MSF movement and entities, develop and review incident reporting tools and
databases.
Knowledge Transfer and
Capacity Building:
- In collaboration with the Head of the ASA Unit, Training and
Learning Unit and other peers in the MSF movement, develop/review training
modules, and plan and facilitate Humanitarian Access, Safety and Security
trainings.
- Conduct training with exercises and simulations for the EA
Critical Incident Management Team (CIMT).
- Implement strategies to enhance safety and security culture
at all levels.
Critical Incident
Management:
- In collaboration with the Head of the ASA unit, develop and
organize a solid critical incident management protocol for EA Critical
Incident Management Team and Field Incident Management Team.
- Regularly review critical incident management protocol
requirements and ensure that these are functioning properly including but
not limited a dedicated room, equipment, refresher SILT/CIM training and
action plan follow-up.
Partnership and External
Representation:
- Engage with partners to share capacity, capability, and
experience pertaining to humanitarian access and security in the region.
- Liaise with peers and actively participate in meetings at
relevant humanitarian fora, including the MSF Intersection/Security/Access
meetings, NGO Security Focal Points, INSO, NGO Forums at the regional
level.
Other Responsibilities
- Lead Security Advisory in the Critical Management Team in the
absence of the Access and Security Unit Lead.
Qualifications
Education
- A Bachelor’s degree in Management, Political Sciences, Safety
or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Technical degree or certification in a related field with
significant applicable experience.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic is required.
Portuguese/Italian/Spanish is a plus.
Experience
- At least seven (7) years of non-profit NGO work experience
within international humanitarian assistance programs with demonstrated
capabilities in planning, organizing, and executing humanitarian
operations safely in the Field.
- Experience working with the UNDSS, INSO, INGO forum and
similar institutions is an added advantage.
- Country Director/Project Coordinator experience is an added
advantage.
- Strong experience as a trainer; ability to develop,
implement, facilitate, and impart learning.
- Proven experience in analysis and report writing on access,
security, and safety issues.
Competencies
Technical Competencies
- Ability to provide clear, dynamic briefings and analysis of
given and unfolding security and political situations when they occur.
- Good understanding of regional and local context, dynamics,
and access limitations.
- Ability to provide team building, coaching, and development
for staff as well as encourage cross-functional collaboration and
cooperation.
- Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal skills, and
the ability to effectively represent MSF at forums and with external
stakeholders.
- Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability
to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior
internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to design and lead training engagements with
staff and partners to enhance skills and adapt to changing program demands.
Behavioral/General
Competencies
- Commitment to MSF’s Principles
- Cross-cultural Awareness
- Strategic Vision
- Results and Quality Orientation
- Service Orientation
- Planning and Organizing
- Initiative and Innovation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- People Management and Development
- Networking and Building Relationships
- Security awareness and Management
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