Doctors Without Borders, an international humanitarian medical association created in 1971, provides medical assistance to populations whose lives are threatened: mainly in cases of armed conflict, but also epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters or exclusion from care.
As part of a replacement, we are looking for a: MIO – Mobile Implementation Officer – Security (M/F)
MISSION
The Operations department created a Security MIO position in October 2017. The MIO reports to the Security Focal Point. Their role is to support teams in reviewing their security management, taking into account the local context and operations.
The Security MIO’s role is to support teams with the needs they themselves have identified, while integrating the various departments (Operations, Medical, Logistics, Administration) into the process. This will culminate in the drafting of an action plan. This action plan, developed and refined by the teams, will then be adopted and implemented by the coordination team and the security unit. The Security MIO can also, at the request of operational managers, assist field teams in implementing standardized security procedures. The Security MIO will also focus on promoting best practices on projects within the mission and sharing them with other field teams.
The Security MIO also plays an essential role at MSF OCP in responding to a critical incident: he/she prepares the teams in advance in the field; he/she may be deployed in the field in coordination or in support of the field crisis cell.
Between field assignments, the Security MIO supports the Security Focal Point in working on capitalizing on and disseminating best practices and in participating in discussions on the implementation of operations in dangerous areas with the cells.
Main responsibilities:
The position is primarily field-based, with an approximately 70/30 split between field and headquarters time, and deployments ranging from two weeks to one month. Between missions, the MIO will work at headquarters within the security unit.
1. Organizes field visits to support teams in reviewing their security management
- Prepare the terms of reference for visits based on the objectives set by field coordination, the desk and the operations management.
- Raising awareness among MSF staff regarding risk-taking and security management policy, with particular attention to the participation of national staff.
- Diagnosis of security management, involving applied security, on the ground with proposed improvements.
- Facilitating workshops (stakeholder mapping, risk analysis, etc.) and training sessions with field teams, involving national staff.
- Assistance in drafting and implementing security policies for missions.
- Writing an action plan with the teams on the ground.
- To provide support to the cells (RC, ARC, RRH and superlog) to ensure continuity of work carried out in the field.
2. Provide direct advice and support to operations in collaboration with the SFP.
- Participate in the identification of equipment dedicated to security management, its implementation in the field and the capitalization of experience on its use.
- Provide cells and fields with a set of document frameworks and protocols for security management and keep them up to date.
- Contributes to the preparation for the “management” of major incidents, advises and supports in decision-making related to the management of these situations.
- Conducts field assessment/consulting/learning missions focusing on the analysis and management of general or specific risks (e.g., kidnapping).
- Upon request, advises and supports cell managers, logistics managers and mission leaders in risk analysis, development of security guides and procedures, contingency plans and reporting systems.
- Participate in team briefings and debriefings on specific security topics.
- Administers the Sindy incident reporting software.
3. Support the operations department in implementing operations in dangerous areas.
- Participating in a crisis cell following a critical incident.
- To act as interim project coordinator or mission leader in dangerous areas or following a critical incident.
- Participate in discussions on the implementation of operations in dangerous areas with the operations management and the cells.
4. Support the security unit in preparing MSF OCP for critical incident response.
- Identify the target personnel based on the missions.
- Organize and lead a workshop on responding to a critical incident in the field.
- Identify with the field teams the areas of focus to improve our on-the-ground preparation.
- Assist the security focal point in organizing critical incident response training workshops for headquarters staff.
Desired profile
Experience :
- At least 12 months of experience in 2 different humanitarian settings as a coordinator (head of mission, logistics coordinator, project coordinator) are essential.
- Prior experience in adult education is an asset.
- Experience in managing complex security contexts is required and preferred in crisis situations. Experience at MSF headquarters in Paris is an asset.
SKILLS :
- Production of media.
- Methods for facilitating and evaluating training workshops (prior participation in the training of trainers or facilitator of training courses provided by the OCP Training Unit for example).
Aptitudes :
- Enjoys teamwork, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong organizational abilities.
- Good analytical, synthesis and skills transmission abilities.
Languages: French and English, minimum B2 level in writing and speaking
Employment conditions
Status: 12-month fixed-term contract, full-time. Field position, salary level 13 according to the MSF field salary scale and based on seniority and relevant experience for this position. Conditions: 70% of the time spent in our field operations and 30% at headquarters (Paris or a location to be determined). Accommodation, travel, and per diem expenses will be covered during visits and stays at headquarters.
Position available: early November 2026
At MSF, we value diversity and strive to have an inclusive and accessible work environment. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their ethnic, national or cultural background, age, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability or other aspects of their identity.
Deadline for submission of applications: 2 November 2026
How to apply
Please apply directly through the MSF website advertisement: Mobile Implementation Officer (MIO) – Security (M/F) | Doctors Without Borders