Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

We are one of the largest and most respected private organisations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organisation, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: "Zero Hunger by 2030" - If you want to become part of our global community to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application as:

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of one year. There are very good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Bamako, Mali. 

As Humanitarian Access and Security Advisor, you will report to the Country Director and will technically lead the security department. You will be part of the Senior Management Team and the Country Management Team, leading the effective implementation of humanitarian access strategies and security management plans in line with humanitarian principles, with Welthungerhilfe (WHH) and donor policies and standards. 

Your responsibilities

• Regularly conduct security and risk analyses, analyzing the context and identifying access challenges
• Proactively ensure the integration of access and security aspects into project planning and implementation
• Develop and implement guidelines for humanitarian access, approaches and engagement with local authorities and other local actors, tailored to local contexts throughout Mali
• Advise program teams on context-specific risks and challenges pertaining to humanitarian access and security
• Contribute to the development and implementation of mitigation measures and program-specific strategies for improving humanitarian access
• Provide information and contextual understanding of localized and country-wide conflict dynamics, security situations and incidents along with appropriate advice and analysis
• Proactively collaborate with key members of the team to ensure that the humanitarian access and security management strategies are appropriately aligned with program priorities across all locations
• Compile and submit regular reports tracking incidents and trends in humanitarian access and local security contexts within WHH areas of operation
• Produce incident reports and provide ad hoc analysis
• Provide technical inputs and advice in assessments to consider new WHH projects in new geographic areas, and regular assessment reviews for existing locations
• Develop and implement security plans, tools and standard operating procedures
• Support the program teams in developing conflict analysis
• Develop and maintain a network of contacts with NGOs, UN, working groups and other relevant stakeholders
• Work with the Senior Management Team and the Country Management Team to ensure budgets and staffing levels are in alignment with the assessed levels of risk 
• Organize training for WHH staff and partner organizations, adjusting and enhancing curricula according to the changing context and in coordination with the Regional Safety and Security Advisor
• Prepare and disseminate weekly updates to the Senior Management Team and the Country Management Team

Your profile

• A university or college degree in political science, international relations, humanitarian affairs, or a technical degree or certification in a related field with considerable field experience

• A minimum of 5 years of international experience with demonstrated capabilities in humanitarian access and/or security management, with a deep understanding of humanitarian principles

• Previous experience in the Sahel context is needed; previous experience in Mali would be an asset

• Experience of working successfully with external stakeholders such as local and international NGOs, local authorities and other relevant actors, even remotely

• Understanding of the local context, conflict dynamics, and access limitations

• Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively represent WHH with external stakeholders

• Ability to work in unstable security environment and ensure staff follows the security policies

• Ability to work proactively and indipendently, also in stressful situation

• Readiness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe's programme country 

• Excellent spoken and written French language skills required

• English skills and/or one of the local languages used in Mali would be a strong asset

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under "Our benefits".