Required: Fluency in English
Organisation Background
Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is an international non-governmental organisation 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 works in 20 of the world’s most insecure countries with its headquarters in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.
INSO Cameroon began as part of the Lake Chad Basin program in 2017 and launched as a stand-alone platform at the end of 2021. Today, the program operates regional offices in Maroua, Buea and an antenna in Bamenda, with its country office in Yaoundé. The Northwest, Southwest, and Far North regions face significant humanitarian needs due to conflicts between armed groups, intercommunal violence, climate hazards, and weak socioeconomic infrastructure. As part of INSO Cameroon, you will support over 120 local and international NGOs in these areas, helping them safely deliver life-saving humanitarian aid.
Job Summary
As a Safety Advisor, you will have a unique opportunity to work in a close-knit team providing analysis and advice to improve humanitarian access that is vital to the efforts of the NGO community to deliver aid to the thousands of people who need it. You will explore local dynamics and develop an understanding of what is relevant to NGOs seeking to inform strategic decision-making and programming. You will be outgoing and resilient, with the ability to analyse complex issues and contexts, give practical safety and security advice, and share INSO’s commitment to humanitarian principles.
This position is based in a field office and reports to the Deputy Director.
Major Responsibilities
INSO is fully committed to 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
12-month renewable contract. €5000 per month salary, 4 calendar days annual leave per month and 7 days of R&R every 2 months with a €1250 R&R allowance each cycle, global medical coverage (excluding USA) and AD&D insurance.
How to apply
Please send the following to [email protected] and reference ‘Safety Advisor’ in the subject line. Applications should be in English and include:An updated CV (maximum 3 pages).
A one-page cover letter explaining why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align with the competencies required for the role.
One relevant and substantive writing sample in English that demonstrates your analytical and report writing abilities (10-page maximum).
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