Assistant Safety Advisor / Асистент/ка радника з питань безпеки

Position: Assistant Safety Advisor (Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply)
Line Manager: Safety Advisor
Country Office: Ukraine
Work Location: Lviv

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 provides daily support to more than 1000 NGOs operating in 16 of the world’s most insecure countries. 

INSO is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands- the international city of peace and justice. 

INSO Ukraine

INSO Ukraine opened in 2015. Since the full-scale invasion in February 2022, it has rapidly expanded to a full platform serving the needs of NGOs in a fast-evolving conflict. Currently, 200 national and international NGOs receive INSO services. Our country office is in Kyiv, supported by field offices in Lviv, Dnipro, and Odesa. As part of INSO Ukraine, you will play a key role in developing impactful services for humanitarian safety and helping aid to reach people in need.

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 (SA) 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. 

Major Responsibilities

• Develop a diversified and consistent network of contacts at the communal and regional levels (population, local authorities, NGOs, UN, army, other national and international security bodies, law enforcement agencies, etc.).
• Collate, validate, and summarise safety and security information in a concise and actionable format.
• Proactively ensure daily liaison with field monitors and submit Requests for Information to deadlines.
• Assist the SA in the preparation of relevant reports, area assessments, and other INSO products.
• Assist the SA in visualising and analysing data by using charts and mapping tools.
• Help to enhance information collection capacity in the region.
• Develop own network or local contacts.
• Ensure close monitoring of field monitors (planning, field visits, raises, follow-up, performance, etc.).
• Act at short notice with due regard to developing events.

Mandatory Requirements

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. 
• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Security Management, Humanitarian Safety, or any other diploma or practical experience.
• Significant experience in insecure/conflict-affected environments.
• Ability to periodically travel to other destinations in the region and beyond.
• Experience in the humanitarian, and/or risk management and/or humanitarian access sectors.
• A good understanding of NGO approaches to security.
• A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with partners.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Office, SharePoint, and mapping software/applications. Knowledge of analytical software.
• Working experience with humanitarian organizations, particularly with NGOs.
• Microsoft Office Products
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant post-graduation work experience

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of context in the region of assignment.
• Skills in context and humanitarian access analysis.
• Acceptance and understanding of humanitarian principles.
• Strong work ethic and flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment.   
• Self-organization, ability to work remotely.

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.
• Be flexible, dynamic, know how to propose initiatives.
• Be able to work under pressure. 
• Effective communicator.
• Capacity to work in multicultural environments. 
• Analytical mindset.

Terms & Conditions:

Official contract with a 3-month probationary period with an expected start date 14 August 2023, UAH 60 000 Gross salary.

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. 

How to apply

Please submit completed applications to [email protected] and reference ‘Assistant Safety Advisor, Lviv’ in the subject line. Applications should be in English and include: 

• An updated CV (maximum 3 pages). 
• A one-page cover letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align specifically with the competencies required for the role. 

Please do not send any additional information. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.