Job Location: Belgium Homebased, but mainly carried out in our projects
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.
To this end, the team organizes numerous training courses and workshops, and is available to support teams in MSF projects and Brussels headquarter (HQ) in complex situations, as well as in the case of activation of MSF OCB's crisis management mechanism.
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.
You will join a team that consists of the MSF OCB Security Focal Point (SFP or also called SRMU Coordinator), who'll be your supervisor, a Deputy SFP and two other SRM MIOs.
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.
To this end, the team organizes numerous training courses and workshops, and is available to support teams in MSF projects and Brussels headquarter (HQ) in complex situations, as well as in the case of activation of MSF OCB's crisis management mechanism.
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.
You will join a team that consists of the MSF OCB Security Focal Point (SFP or also called SRMU Coordinator), who'll be your supervisor, a Deputy SFP and two other SRM MIOs.
Main Responsibilities:
Capacity Building and Training:
Conduct SRM trainings at the headquarter and projects level; the target audience are logistics team, the Field Coordinators, and the Heads of Mission (HoMs)
Evaluate needs for new trainings
Contribute to the design and elaboration of the training’s offer in the risk management area of expertise
Security assessment, Risk Analysis & Risk reduction:
Evaluate needs for new trainings
Contribute to the design and elaboration of the training’s offer in the risk management area of expertise
Security assessment, Risk Analysis & Risk reduction:
Conduct SRM assessment and contribute to the Risk Analysis and Risk Reduction process for the benefit of the projects
Contribute to the design and elaboration of operational tools concerning SRM of the MSF-OCB projects
Contribute to the SRMU operational research projects
Security support to our projects Provide an operational support to our projects for the design and implementation of SRM procedures in MSF countries of intervention
Contribute to the promotion of an embedded SRM culture among MSF-OCB projects
Contribute to the SRM “Individualized support” with identified HoMs, Field Coordinators or Logistic Coordinators
Crisis Management Preparation
Contribute to the design and elaboration of operational tools concerning SRM of the MSF-OCB projects
Contribute to the SRMU operational research projects
Security support to our projects Provide an operational support to our projects for the design and implementation of SRM procedures in MSF countries of intervention
Contribute to the promotion of an embedded SRM culture among MSF-OCB projects
Contribute to the SRM “Individualized support” with identified HoMs, Field Coordinators or Logistic Coordinators
Crisis Management Preparation
Contribute to the reinforcement to Field Incident Management Team (FIMT) capacity at projects level (trainings, E-learning modules)
Participate in the preparation of the Central Incident Management Team (CIMT)
Participate in collaboration with SFP at MSF Partner Section CIMT trainings and/or Regional OCB Hub
Note: The SRM MIO is not supposed to intervene during a CIMT; this is SFP responsibility.
Administration and support Assist the SFP on request
Participate in daily administration of the MSF-OCB incident reporting system
Participate in research of MSF-OCB in the SRM area of interest.
Participate in the preparation of the Central Incident Management Team (CIMT)
Participate in collaboration with SFP at MSF Partner Section CIMT trainings and/or Regional OCB Hub
Note: The SRM MIO is not supposed to intervene during a CIMT; this is SFP responsibility.
Administration and support Assist the SFP on request
Participate in daily administration of the MSF-OCB incident reporting system
Participate in research of MSF-OCB in the SRM area of interest.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
Previous humanitarian experience with an IO/INGO mandatory
Minimum 5 years’ international experience with an IO/ INGO
Minimum 2 years in volatile context, preferably in operations position
Experience in security risk management with MSF or other IO/ INGO mandatory
Essential 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
Minimum 5 years’ international experience with an IO/ INGO
Minimum 2 years in volatile context, preferably in operations position
Experience in security risk management with MSF or other IO/ INGO mandatory
Essential 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
Strong capacity to work under pressure
Stress resistance
Knowledge of INGO security management mechanism
Knowledge of MSF OCB security management approaches is a plus
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Ability to set priorities and organize work effectively
Ability to work independently
Ability to plan and organize in stressful environment
Strict adherence to confidentiality
Sense of humor is highly appreciated
Interest and motivation to work with MSF
Languages:
Stress resistance
Knowledge of INGO security management mechanism
Knowledge of MSF OCB security management approaches is a plus
Excellent written and oral communications skills
Ability to set priorities and organize work effectively
Ability to work independently
Ability to plan and organize in stressful environment
Strict adherence to confidentiality
Sense of humor is highly appreciated
Interest and motivation to work with MSF
Languages:
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
French and Arabic are assets
Other
French and Arabic are assets
Other
An important availability is required to answer the request 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 are expected to travel on short notice to any context, under sometimes under difficult conditions.
CONDITIONS:
Expected starting date: June 2024
Location: homebased, but mainly carried out in our projects
Up to 70% of mobility in our projects (per year 3 to 4 visits of 2 to 3 weeks) and in Brussels HQ (per year 3 visits of 1 to 3 weeks)
Contract type: Fixed-term contract - Full time
Length of contract: 12 months (extendable)
Salary according to MSF field salary grid
Location: homebased, but mainly carried out in our projects
Up to 70% of mobility in our projects (per year 3 to 4 visits of 2 to 3 weeks) and in Brussels HQ (per year 3 visits of 1 to 3 weeks)
Contract 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 ooooo@oooooo.com