Deputy Safety Advisor (DSA) at International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)

Job Summary

The Deputy Safety Advisor will be responsible for the co-production of analytic and research products related to the security and humanitarian context in North East Nigeria under the supervision of the Safety Advisor East and liaising with the Regional Analyst. The work will involve multiple field trips across Borno, Yobe, Adamawa and Gombe states, as well as creating and maintaining relations with a large network of contacts.

Major Responsibilities:

Support the Safety Advisor by providing contextually specific inputs for thematic & special reports, scenario forecasts, areas briefs/assessments and other products:

• Liaise closely with NGOs, the UN, local authorities, traditional and religious leaders, academic community, journalists and others to obtain relevant contextual information for NGOs use
• Monitor media in local languages, providing summaries and translations
• Monitor open sources for AOG and SF activity, statements, and external analysis related to the conflict
• Identify useful sources of information, including public archives, and reports about North East
• Contribute to enhance INSO’s analytical and research products with contextually specific knowledge on the political, ethnic and historical aspects  
• Lead and deliver field assessments by conducting frequent field missions and engaging with stakeholders/authorities to develop local expertise of the context
• Work in proximity with NGO partners in the field
• Work with the Safety Advisor and the SA Assistant to identify, hire and train field monitors for the purposes of ensuring robust and even information collection.
• Attend regular humanitarian coordination meetings to build relations with partners and remain up to date on humanitarian activities in the area.

Support the Safety Advisors with INSO scheduled services and products:

• Assist the Safety Advisor to prepare and issue regular reports, area assessments, and other INSO products requested by the aid community.
• Prepare presentation drafts and give support during the scheduled presentation of INSO services
• Work with the Safety Advisors to analyse the operating environment and identify trends. Use data and databases to create charts, data visualizations, and maps.
• Prepare drafts for INSO written scheduled products
• Information and database management
• Collect and verify incidents and events in the region that relate to the safety of NGO workers operating in the area.
• Manage and update incident databases to ensure the organization’s records are accurate and complete. Support and verify incident entries to CHDC made by SAA (assistants).
• Assist with database maintenance, regularly monitoring data consistency
• Research on different models of graphic representation of data to enhance INSO analytical products
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and meetings related to the products
• Adhere to INSO safety policies and procedures.
• Fully comply with INSO policy directives;
• Observe and maintain the confidentiality and safety of all NGO information;
• Observe and maintain the confidentiality and safety of any documentation/procedures as outlined by INSO
• Adopts professional conduct and positive attitude
• Other tasks may be requested and should be executed diligently
• Manage your time in the office effectively.
• Work to ensure a positive working atmosphere by enhancing a cordial working relationship.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in one of the following: Journalism, Communications, Conflict Studies, Political Sciences, History, International Affairs, Security Studies, Criminology, or any other relevant fields.
• Excellent English writing skills as well as a fluent conversational level of at least one of the following languages: Hausa, Kanuri or other local languages relevant to North Eastern Nigeria.
• Experience with NGOs and a good understanding of NGO approaches to safety
• Experience and excellent understanding of the Nigeria North East context and curiosity
• A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with key safety interlocutors in the North Eastern Region
• Excellent Computer skills and knowledge of Windows and Office programs
• Nigerian nationality

Key Competences:

• Ability to identify useful sources of information
• Attention to detail and a good editorial eye for written texts
• Excellent analytic skills
• Creativity and proactive attitude
• Good presentation skills
• 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
• Strong skills in data management