Médecins Sans Frontières Security Advisor Jobs in South Africa


Médecins Sans Frontières Security Advisor Jobs in South Africa; The Security Advisor (Focal Point) strengthens security risk management and operational continuity for MSF Ubuntu. Unusually, the role is embedded in the MSF OCA Security Focal Point Unit for the first 18 months to “learn by doing” and link Ubuntu to OCA tools, methodologies, and protocols. The position supports both programme and HQ operations in security management and incident response, while representing MSF Ubuntu in intersectional security platforms.

Strategic Responsibilities

  • Integrate security risk management into operations.

  • Promote community‑based security and acceptance approaches.

  • Provide strategic security support to HQ and field operations.

  • Foster collaboration and intersectional alignment with ISA, SIMM, ILD, and OCA.

    Technical & Operational Responsibilities

    Security Strategy & Frameworks
  • Brief and debrief coordinators to strengthen security capacity.

  • Lead or participate in security research and innovation.

  • Develop and update SOPs, contingency plans, and mission security documentation.

  • Monitor adherence to frameworks and recommend corrective actions.

    Security Risk Analysis & Advisory
  • Advise on security risk analysis aligned with operational strategies.

  • Support missions in insecure contexts with in‑depth analysis.

  • Provide recommendations following staff debriefings.

  • Contribute to operational strategies, openings, scale‑ups, or relocations.

    Information Systems & Reporting
  • Record and classify security incidents.

  • Lead deployment of security information systems and IT tools.

  • Coordinate post‑incident reviews and lessons learned.

  • Contribute to dashboards and annual security assessments.

    Critical Incident Preparedness & Crisis Management
  • Lead HQ‑level incident preparedness, trainings, and simulations.

  • Maintain crisis management pool and support CI structures.

  • Contribute to post‑crisis evaluations and follow‑up actions.

    Capacity Building & Training
  • Design and deliver security training modules.

  • Contribute to onboarding and preparation of newcomers.

  • Provide inputs to learning pathways and applied security courses.

  • Support learning departments in reviewing tools and identifying gaps.

    Coordination & Representation
  • Represent MSF
    Ubuntu in intersectional platforms and humanitarian security networks.

    Other Responsibilities
  • Prepare and monitor security budgets.

  • Ensure timely reporting and accountability.

  • Support compliance with MSF Ubuntu Security Policy.

  • Provide ad hoc security advice and representation as requested.

    Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, International Relations, Political Science, Conflict Studies, or related field.

  • Fluency in English and one additional language (Arabic/French required; local languages an asset).

  • Minimum 10 years’ professional experience in security advisory/risk management in humanitarian/conflict environments.

  • Prior MSF experience as Country Director or Project/Emergency Coordinator.

  • Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and mitigation strategies.

  • Practical experience in data management, analysis, and reporting.

    Competencies
  • Staff coaching and training experience.

  • Strong relationship‑building and representation skills.

  • Excellent oral and written communication.

  • Ability to design and lead training engagements.

  • Stress resistance, resilience, and flexibility.

  • Commitment to MSF’s mission, principles, and humanitarian values.

  • Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills.

  • High integrity, sound judgment, and cross‑cultural awareness.


    How to Apply

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