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Job For Assistant Safety Advisor at The International NGO Safety Organisation

The International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO), is a global charity dedicated exclusively to issues of humanitarian safety and to the operation of NGO Safety Offices (NSO) in volatile or insecure contexts. INSO Nigeria aims to support safety awareness and safety management capabilities amongst NGOs within Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Assistant Safety Advisor (Community Liaison Officer) Location: Maiduguri, Borno Job Description

The Assistant Safety Advisor, Community Liaison Officer, will assist the Safety Advisor and Regional Analyst with high-level engagement and networking with traditional authorities, community and religious leaders.

Major Responsibilities

Assist the Safety Advisor and Regional Analyst in the preparation of special reports
Assist in the delivery of other request INSO Services
Adhere to INSO safety policies and procedures
Adopt professional conduct and positive attitude
Network with traditional authorities such as heads of villages, district heads and emirs
Network with religious leaders, including chief imams, independent imams, Muslim scholars, and representatives of Muslim associations
Promote humanitarian actors’ neutrality and independence towards traditional authorities and religious leaders
Develop and maintain a contact database

Mandatory Qualifications

Degree either in Islamic studies or in Sharia Law
At least two (2) years’ experience in networking with traditional authorities and religious leaders in North Eastern Nigeria, preferably in Borno State.
Excellent written and spoken English, Hausa, Kanuri and Arabic
Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, Internet)
Nigerian nationality

Preferred Characteristics:

Previous experience working for NGOs
Familiarity with the Lake Chad Basin region outside North East Nigeria (Diffa region of Niger, Far North Cameroon, Lac in Chad)
Broader existing network across the Lake Chad Basin

Key Personal Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
High level of confidentiality and integrity
Experience of working under high pressure, in fast-paced environments
Strong organizational skills ability to handle multiple priorities in an autonomous manner

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send the following below to: [email protected] and ensure to reference ‘INSO Assistant Safety Advisor, Community Liaison Officer - Maiduguri’ in the subject line of the email.