Deputy Safety Advisor at International NGO Safety Organisation

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organization (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 management support, staff orientations and training. INSO services help NGOs with their day-to-day risk management responsibilities and improve their overall situational awareness to support evidence-based humanitarian access decisions. We are seeking a qualified and experienced individual to fill the position below:     Job Title: Deputy Safety Advisor Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Summary

• The DSA will deputize the Safety Advisors (SA) for most of his/her tasks.
• He/she will be involved in the drafting of high quality safety analytical reports, supporting the delivery of NGO request services and supporting the SA in the management of Field Monitors.

• Provide NGOs with credible information and contextual analysis of the local and regional safety situation.
• Write reports and update other written products on a frequent basis
• Efficiently manage the team of Field Monitors and information provided by them
• Support the SA in the management of the Maiduguri office
• Present briefings and represent INSO in meetings
• Assist in the delivery of other request INSO Services
• Information and Database Management
• Adhere to INSO safety policies and procedures
• Adopt professional conduct and positive attitude

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, History, or any other equivalent diploma
• Outstanding command of written and spoken English
• Excellent research and analytical abilities
• Strong knowledge of the North-Eastern Region and Northern Nigeria
• A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with key safety interlocutors
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office packages and use of social media
• Nigerian nationality

• Masters/PhD level on any of the above mentioned fields
• Data-entry and database experience
• Fluent conversational level of at least one of the following languages: Hausa, Kanuri or other local languages relevant to North Easter Nigeria
• 2 or more years of work experience with NGOs, including a good understanding of NGO approaches to safety. Previous military/police experience is a plus
• Deep understanding of the Nigerian safety environment and its historical context
• Deep understanding of humanitarian principles
• Demonstrated capacity to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of engagement
• Staff management experience

• A good listener
• An effective communicator
• Excellent planner
• Ability to Prioritize and work with less supervision
• Team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Cover Letter specifying how you meet the mandatory requirements, your motivation in applying and what you hope to bring to INSO (2 page maximum).
• Up to date CV (5 page maximum).
• One writing sample of analytical previously undertaken

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.
• Please do not send any additional information (certificates, other writing samples, etc.) and keep the total size of your application under 2MB if possible.