Deputy Safety Advisor at International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Job Summary

• The DSA will deputized the Safety Advisors (SA) for most of his tasks. He will be involved in drafting of high quality safety analysis and reports, Supporting the delivering of NGO request services and Supporting the SA in the management of Field Monitors

Major Responsibilities

• Provide NGOs with credible information and contextual analysis of the local and regional safety situation.
• Assist in the delivery of other request INSO Services
• Support the SA in the management of field monitors
• Adhere to INSO safety policies and procedures.
• Adopts professional conduct and positive attitude

Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor in IT, Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, History, or any other equivalent diploma
• At least 5 years of military, police and/or NGO safety work experience, at a mid-management level
• Excellent English writing skills with ability to research and present complex issues in a clear and concise manner as well as a fluent conversational level of at least one of the following languages: Hausa, Kanuri or other local languages relevant to North Easter Nigeria.
• A good understanding of NGO approaches to safety is essential
• A Proven experience and knowledge of the North-Eastern Region
• A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with key safety interlocutors
• Excellent Computer skills and knowledge of Windows and Office programs
• Nigerian nationality

Preferred Characteristics:

• 2 or more years of work experience with NGOs
• Deep understanding of the Nigerian safety environment and its historical context
• Deep understanding of humanitarian principles
• Experience in high quality report production
• Demonstrated capacity to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of engagement
• Staff management experience

Key Personal Competencies:

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

Terms & Conditions
12-month contract with expected start date of (1st November 2017), 2 paid annual leave days/month accrued, health and life insurance.