OCG has created an Emergency Pool, whose members are experienced individuals capable of evaluating a humanitarian crisis, opening, closing and coordinating emergency projects.
As a member of the Emergency Pool, the Safeguarding Advisor must be available for deployment within 48 hours for short-term emergency interventions. You will be part of a multidisciplinary response team -including medical, paramedical, and support staff - mobilized for emergencies such as epidemics, armed conflicts, natural disasters, and other acute crises. You may also be involved in exploratory missions or short-term assignments within regular missions.
The Safeguarding Advisor plays a critical role in ensuring that MSF’s Behavioral Commitments are effectively embedded within emergency projects from the opening and deployment phases. Working closely with senior management, the Advisor contributes to the development and implementation of safeguarding strategies that prioritize the prevention of abuse and the protection of staff, patients, and affected communities. The role focuses on establishing and strengthening safe, accessible, and trusted reporting mechanisms, while fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and safety across all levels of the mission.
This position combines hands-on operational support in emergency contexts with the design and implementation of practical tools, policies, and processes. In parallel, the Safeguarding Advisor builds the capacity of teams through guidance