SAFEGUARDING ADVISOR (BASED IN ANY OCBA HUB)

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GENERAL CONTEXT Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF. The MSF movement is built around six operational directorates. MSF OCBA is one of those directorates. The operations are implemented by field teams and the mission coordination teams; together with the organizational units based in Barcelona and decentralized in Nairobi, Dakar and Amman. The field operations are guided and supported by 5 Operational Cells, the Emergency Unit and other departments supporting operations, including the HR Department. MAIN PURPOSE MSF OCBA has a strong commitment to creating a culture of prevention of safeguarding in our workplace and in our programs as well as a safe environment for reporting. We are determined to protect our patients, communities and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favor. We are equally committed to ensuring a safe physical environment and a respectful culture to uphold the highest standards of ethics and behavior. The Safeguarding Advisor will play a key role in aligning MSF’s working culture with its values and principles, alongside the Behavior and Ethics and PCA units. Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Operations, she/he will manage efforts to raise awareness, build capacity, and improve safeguarding practices across OCBA missions. This includes engaging with senior management to implement safeguarding strategies based on the OCBA SG framework, including SG risk analysis, prevention actions (awareness, capacity building, safe recruitment and programming measures), detection and reporting, and support of survivor measures. She/he will also develop a safeguarding learning and development strategy, design tools and Implementation support material, prepare reports and presentations, analyze safeguarding risk data, identify trends and concerns, monitor risk exposure and incidents, and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. CONTEXT OF THE POST The safeguarding advisor will be under the line management of the Deputy Director of Operations, having a strong functional link with the head of the Behavior and Ethics Unit. Given the transversal nature of the topic, the SG advisor will work very closely with Operations line management (cell and mission level), PCA Unit, HR, Medical and logistics department. RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN TASKS Support the implementation of the Safeguarding Framework at mission/project level. Ensure it is reviewed regularly and updated according to needs and gap analysis. Work closely with staff across OCBA operations that safeguarding is prioritized and integrated across all initiatives and functions. Support the projects in conducting safeguarding risk assessments and conducting necessary discussions with all stakeholders in the mission and the project to identify potential safeguarding risks and mitigating measures that could be put in place. Support coordination teams on planning and implementation of SG preventive activities ensuring the optimum synergies for transversal collaboration within the projects and the mission: Safe recruitment, Safe programming, awareness, capacity building. Develop and deliver an awareness and training plan for OCBA field staff tailored to their specific work area. Support HR department to ensure all recruits (IMS and LHS) receive a safeguarding induction within their first month of employment. In collaboration with the HR department, ensure that safeguarding is integrated into recruitment and HR practices, including measures with partner staff, daily workers. Develop, in collaboration with the PCA Unit and Medical Department, survivor-centered and context-appropriate tools and guidance to strengthen detection and safe and confidential reporting mechanisms for patients and communities. Support Field team on implementing alert detection and triage mechanism ensuring clear reporting mechanisms well integrated and articulated with broader feedback systems and patient safety reporting mechanisms. Ensure that reporting procedures are clearly understood by staff, partners, contractors, visitors, and the beneficiaries themselves. This may include providing briefings, training, or developing dissemination materials, including safeguarding-friendly materials. Support the field teams to ensure, with BEE Unit and Ops line management, adequate case management of all complaints. Support and guide field teams on survivor support. Support monitoring and evaluation of implementation plans proposing specific areas of improvement. Contribute to the design and development of new tools and initiatives to ensure that safeguarding measures are built to identify risks and mitigate measures in all activities. Develop and implement a Learning and Development (L&D) Strategy for safeguarding. In collaboration with the OCBA Learning Unit develop, initiate and implement a L&D strategy for the OCBA safeguarding framework implementation, including development of tools, modules and training material. Oversee the completion of an annual safeguarding assessment and provide a report summarizing progress, challenges and future objectives. Ensure safeguarding concerns are documented and regularly analyzed to inform organizational learning and improve safeguarding practice. Based on the various risk assessments carried out in projects, collect, aggregate and analyze risks to identify trends, potential areas of concern. Keep up to date with trends and developments in protection and safeguarding and disseminate key learning from policy, practice, and research to the wider team. Capitalize on good SG practices and stimulate cross-fertilization and internal learning. Maintain continuous conversations with the BEE Unit for overseeing development and needs of support and coordinate regularly with HR, PCA, Med, log and legal units and departments safeguarding needs and plans. SELECTION CRITERIA University degree in or equivalent experience in law, social science, social work, education, development studies, gender studies or psychology or any other relevant area of study. Minimum 3 years professional experience in a safeguarding position, preferably in an NGO setting. Experience in managing and developing safeguarding, learning, and awareness-raising activities for diverse audiences within the humanitarian sector. Track record on safeguarding or related fields such as child protection or gender-based violence, DEI, preferably in international non-profit organizations. Knowledge of child and adult protection policies, practices, and legislation internationally or applicable to humanitarian contexts, and an understanding of the differences internationally. Proficiency in English and French both spoken and written is mandatory. Knowledge of Spanish or Arabic is an asset. CONDITIONS Position based in any MSF-OCBA Hub: Amman, Bogotá, Dakar, Nairobi, Barcelona or Madrid. Final location will be subject to the employability of the preselected candidate (e.g., residency, work permit, etc.). Permanent Position. Full-time position. Annual gross salary: HQ - 4A level + secondary benefits based on MSF OCBA Reward Policy. Subjected to local conditions. Starting date: As soon as possible. Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment. Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments.

- To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to: [https://careers.msf-applications.org/job-invite/9763/](https://careers.msf-applications.org/job-invite/9763/) - Closing date: January 6th, 2026, 23:59 CET (Central European Time). MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks. Médecins Sans Frontières, as a responsible employer, under the¨Ley General de la Discapacidad de 2013 (LGD)¨ invite those persons with a recognized disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to apply for the above-mentioned position.