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Safety Advisor Assistant at International NGO Safety Organization (INSO)

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organization (INSO) is an international non-governmental organisation that supports humanitarian aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services,  including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety-related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training. INSO provides daily support to more than 1000 NGOs operating in 16 of the world’s most insecure countries.

  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience: 3 – 5 years
  • Location: Abuja , Katsina , Sokoto
  • Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit 

Overall Purpose of Role:

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Under direct supervision of the Safety Advisor, the Safety Advisor Assistant is involved in information collection, verification and data input into CHDC. They assist the SA and the Deputy SA with the development and management of a local information network and provide liaison with NGO using INSO services in the region.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop a diversified and consistent network of contacts at the communal and regional levels (population, local authorities, NGOs, UN, army, other national and international security bodies, law enforcement agencies, etc.).
  • Develop, verify, and summarise safety and security information in a concise and actionable format. Enter the information into CHDC (database).
  • Proactively ensure daily liaison with field monitors and submit Requests for Information to deadlines.
  • Assist the SA and the Deputy in the preparation of relevant reports, area assessments, and other INSO products.
  • Assist the SA and the Deputy in visualising and analysing data by using charts and mapping tools.
  • Help to enhance INSO information collection capacity in the region.
  • Act at short notice with due regard to developing events.
  • Ensure strict compliance with INSO HR, financial and logistics procedures. 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Excellent oral ability in the local languages.
  • University degree (Bachelor) in social sciences, humanitarian affairs, security or a related field, or a relevant practical experience.
  • Significant experience in insecure/conflict-affected environments.
  • Excellent knowledge of the region, understanding of geography, demography and conflict dynamics.
  • Ability to periodically travel to other destinations in the region and beyond.
  • Experience in the humanitarian, and/or risk management and/or humanitarian access sectors.
  • A good understanding of NGO approaches to security.
  • A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with partners.
  • Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Office, SharePoint, and mapping software/applications.

Nice to Have:

  • Skills in context and humanitarian access analysis.
  • Acceptance and understanding of humanitarian principles.

Personal Attributes

  • Confidentiality, integrity, and a sense of conflict-of-interest prevention.
  • Self-motivation, courtesy, and humility.
  • Team spirit and good management of interpersonal relationships.
  • Know how to plan and organize your work.
  • Be flexible, dynamic, know how to propose initiatives.
  • Be able to work under pressure. 
  • Effective communicator.
  • Capacity to work in multicultural environments. 
  • Analytical mindset.

INSO’s Safeguarding Policy

INSO is fully committed to safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers and we will ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policy throughout the recruitment process.

Terms & Conditions:

This is a full-time position based in Sokoto/Katsina/Abuja, Nigeria, with possible travels within the country. You will report to the Safety Advisor Northwest/Mobile.

Method of Application

Please submit completed applications to jobs@nga.ngosafety.org and reference “Safety Advisor Assistant” with preferred location as the subject line. Applications should be in English and include: 

  • An updated CV (maximum 3 pages). 
  • A one-page cover letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align specifically with the competencies required for the role. 

Please do not send any additional information.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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