مطلوب مسؤول الوصول الإنساني وإدارة المخاطر

الوصف الوظيفي:
MÉDICOS DEL MUNDO – SPAIN 
Needs to fill the position of a:

Humanitarian access and Risk Officer – Palestine Mission

Type:                                        Full Time Fixed Term Contract

Duration of the contract:  6 months, with high possibility of extension based on performance and fund availability.

Job Location:             Based between Jericho and Bir Zeit MdM-S Offices.

Direct Supervisor:    Logistics Coordinator.

Functional Link:        HQ Safety / Security Advisor.

Others:                   Close collaboration with the Logistic Officers and Field Coordinator to implement some safety / security measures.

Summary:

MdM-S has been working in the oPt since 2006. Its work has been oriented to Mental Health and Psychosocial support (MHPSS), and Primary Healthcare. MdM strategy in Palestine focuses on 2 pillars: Emergency Preparedness and Response and Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) with protection & gender-based violence mainstreaming.

In MHPSS, MdM intervention in the Palestine is focused on provision of MHPSS emergency response activities following critical incidents related to occupation, local partners capacity building and MHPSS integration at Ministry of Health (MOH) Primary Health Care Centres (PHCCs).

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE:

The HARO will be only & fully dedicated for MDM activities in Palestine (West Bank, Gaza, and Jerusalem), The HARO is responsible for the development and implementation of the Security Pack and the monitoring and control of the safety and security of people, goods, and Medicos del Mundo (MdM) programs. He / She is the guarantor of the good practice of the MdM policy on the subject.

He/She will improve contextual analysis, build a network, support operational management, and strengthen the security capacities of the mission to advise and support the Logistics Coordinator (who remains the person responsible for operational security in the country) & Field Coordinators in Gaza and West Bank (responsible for security in their base area) in that regard. The General Coordinator is the final decision maker and will be consulted by LogCo in this regard.

1.   FUNCTIONS
Main responsibilities
Participate, and represent MDM, in Palestine based security information networks and other forums (INSO, UNDSS, ASU/ACU, NGO security Forum, Factal).
Ensure security information is stored in accessible electronic and paper systems (UNDSS report, JHOC reports, SWG reports)
Provide regular, concise, and clear verbal/written security updates to the Security Committee WhatsApp groups on Gaza and West Bank context
Provide to the Logistics Coordinator (LogCo) / Field Coordinator (FC) valuable information and recommendations to make appropriate operational decisions.
Support the Logistics Coordinator on crisis management and the decision-making process with the GenCo
Lead the update, roll out and supervise the implementation of MDM security package.
Conduct training and capacity building to MDM team
Follow up the coordinated movement of Gaza with CLA and cross check with notification coming from Gaza Security and Safety Working Group (GSSWG)
Follow up operational movement of West Bank base according to the UNDSS notification
Networking and linkage with NGOs, authorities, and other key stakeholders on security to improve security monitoring and analysis.
Elaborating maps on google earth or google maps
Updates MDM data in HNS platform, statics sites, MDM staff location coordinates and information, and daily team movements.
Context Analysis
Collect and analyse all security information from a variety of national and international sources (MdM field focal points, other INGOs, UN agencies, social media, News etc...). transform the data collected into % analysis, potential scenarios, including incident maps, stakeholder analysis, review of existing security management arrangements, risk analysis.
Carry out a thorough analysis of the security situation in the current and potential areas of intervention and share information and analysis through regular reporting or during coordination or teams' meetings.
Develop and update the risk analysis for all activity locations, ideally through a participative process/workshops.
Security Management
Update, at least every 6 months, the full security pack including security plan, contingency plan and SOPs based on MdM’s standards and templates (to be done with and validated by the Field Coordinator, LogCo and GenCo, before final validation by the desk).
Follow with Logistics department all protection measures to be implemented on each location / movement.
Participate in the review of security procedures for the entire mission based on priorities, supports their update, and verifies their application in the field
Ensure that the elements of the Contingency Plan are regularly revised and ready to be used (security boxes, standby car, emergency telecommunication means, security data and archiving, monitoring of evacuation scenarios, etc.)
Support the Logistics Department in developing an access strategy with ASU/ACU information.
Supports the Logistics Department in monitoring movements (knowing that the Logistics Officer is responsible for regular monitoring of movements)
Provide to the Logistics Coordinator with valuable information on what indicators will trigger staff movements
Participate in the management of a security incident and follow up on the implementation of recommendations
Immediately inform the chain Field Coordinators/Logistics/General Coordinators of any incident affecting MdM and of any important event with a potential impact on the organization
Centralize mission incident reports through SharePoint and liaise with the Logistics Coordinator for validation and reporting to headquarters
Support the relocation/evacuation process including implementation of the action plan drafted by the Field Manager, reviewed by Logistics Coordinator, and validated by the General Coordinator
Follow up security alerts for Gaza and West Bank and inform the security committee coordination and field team members as needed. This includes after normal working hours and weekends.
Team Capacity Building
Ensure full safety and security briefing and debriefing with the newcomers (new employees, visitors)
Identify training needs (either collective or individual) and build capacity on security management for all MDM actors
Ensure proper briefing and debriefing with each team member moving to field locations and validate the movement with Field Coordinator.
Reporting and Representation
Participate in the weekly SMT MdM coordination meeting when required.
Participate in humanitarian security meetings (INSO, GSSWG)
Make the link with security peers of other INGO and UN agencies / Develop a contact list and create a network
Ensure ad hoc smooth communication with key coordination members, in particular with Logistics Coordinator/ Field Coordinators/ General Coordinator
Participate in mission/base meetings as per the need and provide security related inputs.
Mapping
Create detailed maps of the intervention areas with security specifications (No Go Areas, MDM locations, sensitive roads …)
Map the different actors, stakeholders, and groups
Telecommunication means
Work with the Logistics department on defining the needs, installation, and maintenance of telecommunication equipment
Supervise that all the telecommunications mean related to security management are running and properly used by all MdM staff
Define the communication plan for each field office location to ensure the communication flow related to security works smoothly and timely from the entire communication chain (Communication tree, contact procedures during movement, critical communication during incidents)
Ensure training on satellite phones, GPS trackers and mobile applications for MdM staff
The list of tasks is not intended to be exhaustive and other tasks may be requested by the line supervisor. In addition, a certain degree of flexibility and adaptability is expected from the collaborator according to the potential evolution of the mission's constraints
متطلبات الوظيفة:
2. REQUIRMENTS 

Training & Experience
 
Relevant degree
Study//training in security management is an asset
Previous similar position in the country or experience in volatile environments
 
Skills
Technical:Knowledge and mastery of security management methodologies and tools for humanitarian missions
Knowledge and mastery of telecommunications rules and tools, vehicle management and building security
Identify, analyse, and describe a security context and events and rationalize security rules
Guide people when security incidents occurred
Anticipate, alert, and manage complex situation
Create and develop a security network
Create and conduct security training
IT:Mastery of Office 365
Mastery of SharePoint/cloud systems
Use of tracking and mapping mobile applications
Satellite system setup and training of users
Data protection methods
Mapping software's: ArcGIS QGIS or any other mapping tool
Languages:Fluency in Spoken / Written English / Arabic
Hebrew language is an asset
Soft Skills Autonomous
Sense of initiative and confidentiality
Rigor and organizational skills
Negotiation skills (diplomacy): Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholder in a professional manner
Ability to analyse, conceptualize and plan
Good writing and communication skills: Ability to advise and support field staff in a consultative and positive manner.
Stress management: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
High level of maturity and flexibility
Proven ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external audiences including in complex and stressful circumstances.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work with a wide variety of staff with different cultural backgrounds.
Proven continuing professional development within chosen skill set
Health and Safety qualification
Compensation package:

Medicos del Mundo’s Salary charts will apply.
تفاصيل الوظيفة:
المسمى الوظيفي: Humanitarian Access and Risk Officer
آخر موعد للتقديم: 05.01.2026.
المكان: القدس، رام الله والبيرة، أريحا، بيرزيت
طبيعة العمل: مكتبي أو ميداني (مقر العمل)
نوع الوظيفة: دوام كامل
المستوى المهني: إداري/ إشرافي
الدرجة العلمية: البكالوريوس
الخبرة: 3 سنوات
التصنيف: اللغات والترجمة العلاقات العامة المحاسبة، الإقتصاد والعلوم المالية الإدارة والأعمال الهندسة العمليات والدعم اللوجستي
آلية التقديم:
3. APPLICATION AND PROCEDURES
People interested in the position must send their CV with 2 references and Cover letter in English to vacancy.mdmspain@gmail.com by 05/January/2026

Please reference the job title as HARO/OPt/2026 in the subject line of your Email.

Applications not fulfilling guidelines and requirements will be dismissed. 

Deadline: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and the recruit will be closed as soon as we find a suitable candidate.

Please note:
Médicos del Mundo promotes equal opportunities for all people. We establish positive action measures for those who, due to functional diversity or social and / or cultural exclusion, belong to under-represented groups in the positions offered.

As a result, no candidate with a valid profile will be rejected because of a functional diversity or for being culturally or socially excluded for reasons of birth, ethnicity, race, sex, gender or any other personal, social or cultural condition