Medecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organization whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. MdM operating in Nigeria, Borno state since October 2016.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Humanitarian Access & Safety Officer – Damboa (Nationals Only)
Specialization: Security / Intelligence
Minimum Experience: 3 years
Location: Damboa LGA, Borno State
Duration of Contract: Until 30 June 2025 (Renewable)
Candidate Relocation: No
Required Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA, Others
Monthly Salary Range: ₦400,000 – ₦500,000
Hiring Company: Medecins du Monde
Main Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Base Manager, the Humanitarian Access and Safety Officer in Damboa (HASO) will:
- Develop and follow up on a context analysis mechanism.
- Adapt and implement a safety framework.
- Set up and maintain a network of relations with authorities, other NGOs, and field-level focal points.
- Handle assessment of new areas of intervention, request access authorizations, and report and anticipate security-related events, in accordance with national and MdM internal procedures, under a confidentiality-based approach.
- Have technical links with the Humanitarian Access and Safety Manager (HASM) based in Maiduguri.
Activities Description:
- Security management including daily updates to the Base Manager and Field Coordinator.
- Analyze and report security and contextual data using MDM validated tools.
- Develop security documents and ensure the implementation of the security pack in Damboa.
- Manage security within Damboa base and clinics.
- Conduct ongoing security risk and threat assessments.
- Liaise with authorities and other humanitarian actors to facilitate operations and maintain security.
- Provide briefings and trainings related to safety and security.
- Represent MDM and uphold its secular, independent values in interactions with external parties.
Essential Qualification:
- A university degree in social sciences or related field; certification in security management is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Excellent communication skills in English, Hausa, and Kanuri.
- Experience in complex security environments and knowledgeable in security/safety-related subjects.
Important Notice:
- MDM does not engage in or accept bribes in exchange for job opportunities.
- Equal opportunity employer, open to any Nigerian citizen irrespective of race, gender, religion, or political affiliation.
- Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct.
How to Apply:
- Send CVs and cover letter in the same document to recruitment.nigeria@medecinsdumonde.net using the job title & location as the subject.
- Application Deadline: 2 weeks from the date of post (2025-03-19).
Disclaimer:
- MDM reserves the right to refuse to hire a candidate having benefitted from any illicit demands or favoritism in the recruitment process
