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Job description
Job Description
Organization
Medecins sans Frontieres Swizerland
Job Title
Head of Mission Advisor
Section/Unit:
Operations
Supervisor
Head of Mission
Grade Level
12 (3,322 USD/month gross salary)
Location
Khartoum State
Duration
6 months with 3 months of probation included and with possibility of extension
Closing Date
26 April 2026
Background:
Médecins Sans Frontières – Switzerland (MSF-Swiss) is a medical, humanitarian, impartial and international non-profit organization. MSF provides exclusively humanitarian and medical assistance to populations in need, without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, philosophy, or politics and is independent of any political, religious, military or economic power.
At MSF Switzerland, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together to advance MSF’s social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don’t meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every listed qualification.
We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment.
MSF-Swiss is seeking to employ 1 (one) qualified candidate in the Khartoum Coordination office for the position of Head of Mission Advisor.
Duties and responsibilities:
Main Purpose of the position:
Together with the Head of Mission and the Coordination Team participates in the analysis and follow up of humanitarian context and security situation.
Advising, participating, and when requested, representing the HoM with regards to relevant national partners/stakeholders.
Support the Mission in understanding the present and the evolving environment, power structures and changing dynamics.
Support in the development, implementation and maintenance of a networking and communication strategy, ensuring contacts with authorities, local communities and external actors.
Participating and advising the HoM in the preparation of the overall planning of operations, including the review and update of the country policy, action plan.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Undertake country level actor mapping looking at national, provincial and regional (as relevant) authorities and conflict dynamics and support HoM(s) with context analysis.
Develop and maintain a network of contacts in order to share information on the context, follow trends, identify new risks and threats.
Gain an understanding of how MSF is perceived by health professionals, population and relevant actors (political, armed groups, religious authorities…).
Produce context analysis briefings highlighting the latest social, economic, political and security trends with (potential) impact on the security and humanitarian context.
Map armed actors, community key-individuals and (ethnic) groups customary and political structures.
Analyse impact of local dynamics on project staff’s safety and security as well as impact on population at large.
In his/her advisory capacity, review, propose updates and advise the HoM in implementing the Country Security Plan, risk analysis/risk reduction measures, in accordance with MSF Security Policy.
Assist the HoM in dissemination of relevant context information to the coordination team, regularly inform them on key issues, update general information on the context for MSF internal documents, and advise on cultural appropriateness of organizational activities and individual behaviors
Support the HoM in official representation. Upon delegation, represent MSF in meetings.
Participate actively to the negotiation of access, identify gaps that prevent MSF to operate
Liaise with local potential stakeholders and help the HoM to create, reinforce and maintain links with local leaders, tribes, authorities, armed forces.
Advise on and be involved in the negotiations, finalization and maintenance of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between MSF and the Government / any other institution involved.
On request of the HoM, fill gaps and participate to the elaboration of different mission strategic documents, contributing to the mission´s strategic planning and objectives.
Raise security awareness among the staff through regular meetings on security context
Write up reports on each security incident affecting MSF personnel and monitors its aftermath
Introduce actor-mapping methodology that can be independently maintained (regularly updated and improved) for each project.
Support and coach Coordination team members and Project Coordinators, on culturally sensitive manner of representation to local contacts, provide advice and support as needed evolution/challenges faced.
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
Context Analysis & Reporting: Continuously monitor, analyse, and report on the fast-evolving political, military, and humanitarian dynamics across Sudan, with particular focus on Khartoum, Greater Darfur, Kordofan, and Eastern Sudan. Provide timely inputs to the Head of Mission on shifting frontlines, emerging alliances, and implications for MSF operations and access.
Networking & Representation: Establish and maintain a strong network with state and local authorities, tribal leaders, armed groups, civil society actors, and health authorities. Ensure MSF’s humanitarian principles and neutrality are understood and upheld in interactions, while supporting the HoM in sensitive negotiations and official representation.
Access & Negotiation: Actively support the negotiation of humanitarian access and acceptance in conflict-affected and contested a
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