Country Advisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Contract Period: Indefinite

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Map the political, military and civil society actors at a capital level who have influence in MSF areas of operations
• Develop relationships with key actors through the regular sharing of information about MSF activities
• Alongside the Head of Mission, represent MSF in meetings or negotiations with political, military and civil society actors
• Develop an in depth analysis of the political and military dynamics in the country
• Report on security trends across the country
• Cross check rumors about possible security threats or incidents
• Advise the Head of Mission regarding security risks and mitigation measures
• Analyze the way in which MSF is perceived in the country and make recommendations to address any misperceptions
• Support the Head of Mission in preparing contacts for exploratory missions
• Brief all new international and local staff on the context
• Maintain a central contact database that is regularly updated with contacts from all project locations

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications

• Existing network of contacts with political, authorities and civil society actors is a pre-requisite
• Degree in political science, journalism, conflict studies, or a related social science field
• Four years of experience in a similar position