Assistant Safety Advisor at International NGO Safety Organisation

Organisation Background

Founded in 2011, 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 is registered in the Netherlands, with its headquarters based in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.

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. Currently, more than 240 national and international NGOs receive INSO services, in both Ukrainian and English, including information, analysis and advice through a wide range of written products, meetings and briefings, tailored assessments, crisis support, and a broad range of training courses. Our country office is in Kyiv, supported by field offices in Lviv, Dnipro, and Odesa.

In mid-2023, INSO opened a Humanitarian Training Centre close to Lviv City, delivering immersive HEIST courses and conducting pioneering research on stress exposure and learning for humanitarians. The scale and intensity of the conflict in Ukraine continue to pose significant humanitarian safety challenges, particularly around heavily-contested frontline areas where the humanitarian footprint has expanded since 2023. As part of INSO Ukraine, you will play a key role in supporting NGOs and helping aid reach people in need in a safer manner, while at the same time being part of a vibrant and growing humanitarian community bringing together experiences from across the globe.

INSO is now seeking an experienced professional to join our team as Assistant Safety Advisor.

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 (DSA) in the management of a local information network. The position holder will also position themselves as a reference figure for all partner NGOs registered with INSO in relevant regions and provide them with assistance as requested.

MAIN DUTIES AND 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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:

• 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.

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.

Terms & Conditions

Official Employment Contract with a 3-month probationary period with an expected starting date 10 February 2025, UAH 75 000 Gross salary.

How to apply

Please send the following before 27 January 2025. The following documents should be in PDF format and in English:

• Cover Letter specifying how you meet the mandatory requirements, any preferred characteristics, your motivation for applying, and what you hope to bring to INSO.
• Updated CV.

Please do not send any additional information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2025-01-13T10:44:52.000 2025-01-27T23:59:59.000 Full time TELECOMMUTE Україна International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)