Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is an International Humanitarian Organization providing medical aid to populations in distress, victims of natural and man made disasters and victims of armed conflict, regardless of race, religion and political believes. For more information, visit our Arabic website, www.msf-me.org

Médecins Sans Frontières - France is looking for Yemeni nationals to recruit in Aden for the following position:

Liaison Officer (Security)

Location: Aden.
Contract duration: 6 Months.
Contract type: Full time contract.
Report to (Hierarchical): Project Coordinator Aden
Reports to (Functional): Project Coordinator Aden

MAIN PURPOSE:

Be the MSF focal point for security Management at orthopedic Unit in Al Gomourhi hospital and ensure MoH watchmen are following security protocols

KEY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing support to the PC and MoH for security management in the orthopedic Unit in Al Gomourhia Hospital, according to MSF protocols, standards an procedures to prevent and mitigate the risks for patients, staff and caretakers.
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Interacting with patients/care takers/community members in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and be responsible for the overall crowd control of caretakers/visitors flow. Ensuring the rules for care takers and visitors are in place

• Participating in the development, review and adaptation of the Ortho Unit security plan. Identifying current and potential vulnerabilities in the Hospital security SOP.

• Evaluating, monitoring, reporting and improving physical applied security measures currently in place in MSF operational area, premises.

• Act as the main security focal point for MSF in Al Gomourhia maintaining regular contact with hospital administration, authorities, and relevant stakeholders to support MSF operations.

• Maintain a registry of relevant contacts for security purposes specific to the Al Gomourhia hospital context.

• Under the PC, liaise with the MoH’s security department for any incident that MSF cannot manage internally.

• Briefing all the MoH watchmen on their responsibilities and tasks linked to security and communication.

• Monitor the security situation in and around Al Gomourhia hospital and report incidents or contextual changes to the PC. Provide weekly and timely reports on security.

• Ensure all liaison and security-related activities in Al Gomourhia are carried out in full respect of MSF principles and the sensitive context of Yemen.

• Work closely with MoH watchmen and medical teams and organize weekly meetings, trainings (how to react, etc) for them with the support of the PC

• Supporting the MoH watchmen when tensions arise at the entrances or within the wards

• Full fill the security incident report when if needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Education

Secondary education essential. Bachelors degree in Administration or communication related studies preferred.

Experience

• Essential previous experience of at least two years in similar positions, in INGOs or MSF Preferred.
• Proven Experience in management of physical security is essential.
• Proven Experience in team management for at least one year is a must.

Languages

Ability to communicate in English and fluency in Arabic language essential.

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies

• Results L1
• Teamwork L1
• Flexibility L1
• Commitment L1
• Service L1
• Stress Management L2