Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is a British charity that supports the safety of 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 manage...
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Deputy Safety Advisor
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management 
Job Summary:
- As a Deputy Safety Advisor, you will work with the Deputy Director to fulfil INSO’s core mission of helping NGOs in the assigned region understand the context and mitigate risks. You will be involved in information collection and data input, analysis and reporting, crisis management support, and networking with various stakeholders.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Service Delivery
- Monitor Arabic sources covering Sudan, assisting in translating Arabic developments into English for the wider team. Furthermore, translate English text into Arabic for reports that will be issued.
- Provide NGOs with timely and credible security information and contextual analysis of the local security situation through alerts and reports, weekly incident lists, monthly analytical reports, and other thematic reports.
- Assist the Deputy Director in preparing and issuing regular reports, area assessments, and other INSO products requested by the aid community.
- Manage and update incident databases to ensure the organization’s records are accurate and complete. Support and verify incident entries to CHDC.
- Work with the Deputy Director to analyze the operating environment and identify trends. Use data and databases to create charts, data visualizations, and maps.
- Work and communicate with NGO partners in the field.
- Program Development
- Attend regular humanitarian coordination meetings in Nairobi and/or online to build relations with partners and remain up to date on humanitarian activities in Sudan.
- Cultivate an active network of contacts within the broader humanitarian community as well as other relevant stakeholders for information sharing, analytical exchanges and coordination.
- Effectively represent and protect INSO’s principles of independence, impartiality and neutrality as well as actively promoting INSO within the humanitarian community.
Requirements:
- Essential
- Working proficiency in Arabic and English with excellent reading and writing skills in both.
- This post is open to Kenyan Nationals.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in one of the following: Journalism, Communications, Conflict Studies, Political Sciences, History, International Affairs, Security Studies, Criminology, or any other relevant fields.
- Willingness to frequently travel around the region.
- A good understanding of NGO safety best practices and a willingness to learn.
- A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with partners.
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office
- Previous experience with or demonstrated capacity to learn how to work with data analytics tools.
Nice to have
- 2 years of experience in Sudan
- 2 years or more prior experience with NGO security and/or project management.
- Experience in project/team management.
- Proficiency in other languages relevant in the context.
- Experience in drafting situation reports and short briefings, experience in crisis management and support to NGOs.
- Capacity to work with minimum supervision and maintain high level of engagement.
Method of Application
Please submit completed applications to jobs@sdn.ngosafety.org and reference ‘Deputy Safety Advisor” in the subject line. Applications should be in English and include:
- An updated Resume in English (max 3 pages)
- A one-page cover letter in English detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align specifically with the competencies required for the role.
- Relevant and substantive writing sample in English demonstrating your analytical and report writing abilities (4 pages max.)
- Relevant and substantive writing sample in Arabic demonstrating your analytical and report writing abilities (2 pages max.)
Please do not send any additional information. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
