Hiring Organization: Médecins du Monde
Job Location: Jordan
Closing date: 27 Feb 2026
Gross monthly salary: 3 627 €
Do you want to join a committed, activist-driven organization and take meaningful action for social justice?
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 the Middle East
The portfolio of countries within the region includes Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen and Irak.
About the role
Under the International Operations Department, the safety and security unit supports our international and national programs as well was several members of the MdM network. The unit is composed of :1 Head of Unit
4 HARAs dedicated to our International Programs (1 at headquarters, 1 in Africa, 1 in the Middle East, 1 in Latin America)
1 HARA for the MdM Network
1 HARA for our domestic programmes in France
The regional HARA will conduct regular visits to the countries covered (50% of the working time planned on the field).
What you’ll do
Under the supervision of the head of security and safety unit (based at the HQ), your main responsibilities are the following:
Contextual Security Monitoring
Gross monthly salary: 3 627 €
Do you want to join a committed, activist-driven organization and take meaningful action for social justice?
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 the Middle East
The portfolio of countries within the region includes Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Yemen and Irak.
About the role
Under the International Operations Department, the safety and security unit supports our international and national programs as well was several members of the MdM network. The unit is composed of :1 Head of Unit
4 HARAs dedicated to our International Programs (1 at headquarters, 1 in Africa, 1 in the Middle East, 1 in Latin America)
1 HARA for the MdM Network
1 HARA for our domestic programmes in France
The regional HARA will conduct regular visits to the countries covered (50% of the working time planned on the field).
What you’ll do
Under the supervision of the head of security and safety unit (based at the HQ), your main responsibilities are the following:
Contextual Security Monitoring
Provide regular analysis of the political and security context at country and regional levels
Monitor the political and security environment in relevant countries on a daily basis, in complementarity with field-based HARAs
Identify changes and trends in the political and security environment and assess their potential impact on MdM program activities
Produce timely alerts when relevant, including related recommendations
Regularly update security event databases and all key information used in the monitoring and mapping tool (ArcGIS)
Coordination / Network of Actors
Monitor the political and security environment in relevant countries on a daily basis, in complementarity with field-based HARAs
Identify changes and trends in the political and security environment and assess their potential impact on MdM program activities
Produce timely alerts when relevant, including related recommendations
Regularly update security event databases and all key information used in the monitoring and mapping tool (ArcGIS)
Coordination / Network of Actors
Establish and maintain an active information network at the regional level
Support missions, when needed, in developing networks at the national level
Capitalize on and update MdM’s contact lists
Represent MdM in coordination meetings and NGO security forums in the region, when applicable
Maintain regular communication with other MdM chapters present in the region
Daily security management / Access and security assessments
Support missions, when needed, in developing networks at the national level
Capitalize on and update MdM’s contact lists
Represent MdM in coordination meetings and NGO security forums in the region, when applicable
Maintain regular communication with other MdM chapters present in the region
Daily security management / Access and security assessments
Provide technical support and advice to missions on security and access
Ensure that existing measures are adapted, properly communicated, and well understood by all staff members
Support programs in conducting access and security assessments for new areas
Validate the security section of Terms of Reference or mission requests before submission to HQ
Ensure that access to SYRIL is updated for each new user arrival or departure
Incident / Crisis management
Ensure that existing measures are adapted, properly communicated, and well understood by all staff members
Support programs in conducting access and security assessments for new areas
Validate the security section of Terms of Reference or mission requests before submission to HQ
Ensure that access to SYRIL is updated for each new user arrival or departure
Incident / Crisis management
Support incident and crisis management upon request
Ensure communication protocols and confidentiality procedures are respected
When necessary, coordinate with the general coordinator and the desk on post-incident (RETEX) analysis and provide recommendations
Ensure all incident reports are correctly submitted to SYRIL with all required documents attached
Reporting / Archiving
Ensure communication protocols and confidentiality procedures are respected
When necessary, coordinate with the general coordinator and the desk on post-incident (RETEX) analysis and provide recommendations
Ensure all incident reports are correctly submitted to SYRIL with all required documents attached
Reporting / Archiving
Write reports following each field visit
Facilitate working and analysis sessions with the general coordinator and the desk based on evaluations/exploitation reports produced by teams with HARA support
Prepare and submit regional reports in accordance with MdM guidelines
Ensure that security files archived in SharePoint are updated, respecting each country’s file nomenclature and applying correct access controls
Briefing/Debriefing
Facilitate working and analysis sessions with the general coordinator and the desk based on evaluations/exploitation reports produced by teams with HARA support
Prepare and submit regional reports in accordance with MdM guidelines
Ensure that security files archived in SharePoint are updated, respecting each country’s file nomenclature and applying correct access controls
Briefing/Debriefing
Ensure all staff and partners are aware of the MdM security policy
Ensure all new personnel (international and national) receive appropriate safety instructions upon arrival in-country
Train all key security managers on SYRIL
Ensure key security managers receive a security debriefing upon departure
Support missions by providing simple briefings/debriefings for base teams traveling to different areas on a weekly basis
Who you’ll work with
You will be the functional manager of the country humanitarian access and risk advisors/officers based in the field.
You will work closely with the desk officers (based at the HQ).
You are the right match if you:
Ensure all new personnel (international and national) receive appropriate safety instructions upon arrival in-country
Train all key security managers on SYRIL
Ensure key security managers receive a security debriefing upon departure
Support missions by providing simple briefings/debriefings for base teams traveling to different areas on a weekly basis
Who you’ll work with
You will be the functional manager of the country humanitarian access and risk advisors/officers based in the field.
You will work closely with the desk officers (based at the HQ).
You are the right match if you:
have a humanitarian security/safety training (and ideally at least 3 years of higher education)
have 4 years of relevant professional experience in a similar position in the humanitarian sector (logistics/coordination & field coordinator profiles are accepted)
speak English fluently (Arabic is an asset)
This role may not suit you if you:don't have any experience with humanitarian organizations, including missions in high-risk countries/regions
don't have experience in the MENA region
Are not aligned with MdM’s values and activist approach
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!
Employment conditions
Contract & status: Gross monthly salary: 3 627 €
Fixed-term contract (6 months), starting as soon as possible
Trial period : 2 weeks
Single posting
Work environment:Position based in Amman, Jordan
Regular field visits (50% of the working time)
Benefits:
have 4 years of relevant professional experience in a similar position in the humanitarian sector (logistics/coordination & field coordinator profiles are accepted)
speak English fluently (Arabic is an asset)
This role may not suit you if you:don't have any experience with humanitarian organizations, including missions in high-risk countries/regions
don't have experience in the MENA region
Are not aligned with MdM’s values and activist approach
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!
Employment conditions
Contract & status: Gross monthly salary: 3 627 €
Fixed-term contract (6 months), starting as soon as possible
Trial period : 2 weeks
Single posting
Work environment:Position based in Amman, Jordan
Regular field visits (50% of the working time)
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
Individual housing with allowance
Health insurance (50% covered by MdM and 50% by the employee)
Repatriation insurance
MdM promotes training and internal mobility
Essentials:
Expatriation allowance: 10% of gross monthly salary
Coverage of travel (home – mission), visas, and vaccinations
Individual housing with allowance
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.medecinsdumonde.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.
Strong commitment to inclusion and fighting all forms of discrimination
More info: https://www.medecinsdumonde.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.