Safety Advisor Assistant at International NGO Safety Organisation

Organisation Background

The International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is an international NGO 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 1200 NGOs operating in 18 of the world’s most insecure countries. INSO Ukraine

INSO Ukraine

INSO Ukraine opened in 2015. Since the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022, it has rapidly expanded to a complete platform serving the needs of NGOs in a fast-evolving conflict. More than 240 national and international NGOs receive INSO services, including information, analysis and advice through a wide range of written products, briefings, tailored assessments, crisis support, and a broad range of training courses. We have offices in Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and Lviv.

Job Summary

The Assistant Safety Advisor will be involved in information collection and data input, reporting, networking with various stakeholders in terms of humanitarian access, among other areas. They will also support the Deputy Safety Advisor (SA) in the management of a local information network.

Major Responsibilities

• Maintain incident database: receive, verify, and enter incident data.
• Together with DSA, maintain and expand a network of contacts at the local and regional levels (population, local authorities, NGOs, law enforcement agencies, etc.).
• Collate and summarise safety and security information if requested by SA or DSA.
• Proactively ensure daily liaison with field monitors and submit Requests for Information.
• Assist the SA and DSA in the preparation of relevant reports, area assessments, and other products.
• Assist the SA and DSA in visualising and analysing data by using charts and mapping tools.

Mandatory Requirements

• Good knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
• A Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to periodically travel to other destinations in the region.
• A proven ability to develop and maintain professional networks.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Office, SharePoint, and mapping software/applications. Knowledge of data analysis and visualization software.

• Strong work ethic and flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Acceptance and understanding of humanitarian principles.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of context in the region of assignment.
• Prior experience working with NGOs.
• Existing networks of contacts locally and in the wider region.

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.
• Act at short notice with due regard to developing events.
• Be flexible, dynamic, know how to propose initiatives.
• Be able to work under pressure.

Terms & Conditions:

Official contract with a 3-month probationary period with an expected start date 01 September 2024, UAH 75 000 Gross salary.

INSO’s Safeguarding Policy

INSO is fully committed to the 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.

How to apply

Please submit completed applications till 6 August 2024.  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.

2024-07-23T16:08:31.000 2024-08-06T23:59:59.000 Full time TELECOMMUTE Україна International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)