- Company: Médecins Sans Frontières West and Central Africa
- Location: Abuja (FCT)
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: According to the MSF WACA salary scale (Level 12) in Nigeria
- Deadline: 25 November 2026
About the role
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization providing medical assistance to populations in crisis. We are seeking a Head of Mission Advisor to support the Head of Mission (HoM) in Abuja. This role focuses on strategic planning, context analysis, and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, communities, and external actors.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of networking and communication strategies.
- Advise the HoM on overall operational planning, including country policy and action plans.
- Produce context analysis briefings on social, economic, political, and security trends.
- Liaise with local stakeholders, including leaders, authorities, and armed forces, to maintain links.
- Review and advise on the implementation of the Country Security Plan and risk reduction measures.
- Write reports on security incidents affecting MSF personnel and monitor their aftermath.
- Support and coach coordination team members on culturally sensitive representation.
- Map armed actors, community key individuals, and political structures.
- Advise on negotiations and the maintenance of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Government and other institutions.
- Develop and maintain networks of contacts to share information on context and identify new risks.
Requirements
- University Degree.
- Experience working in a Nigerian mission with demonstrated capacity for analysis, networking, and negotiation.
- Fluency in English.
- Essential computer skills, including Word, Excel, and internet usage.
- Competencies in Strategic Vision, Service Orientation, Leadership, Teamwork, and People Management.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, university qualifications, cover letter, and work certificates with contact details to recruitment-abuja@waca.msf.org. Please use “HEAD OF MISSION ADVIOR” as the subject of the email. You can also apply online. The application deadline is November 25, 2026.
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