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 26 of the world’s most insecure countries, with its headquarters in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.
INSO Sudan
INSO Sudan is currently upscaling its services to better support its 130 partners. The coordination team is based in Port Sudan and we are opening several offices in the country. Together, we will assist NGOs working in the volatile Sudan context with reports, analysis, coordination services, and advice. Working for INSO Sudan will allow you to experience this complex environment while you support humanitarian efforts to address the challenges Sudan faces.
We are now hiring a Safety Advisor Kordofan, covering South Kordofan, West Kordofan, and North Kordofan states.
Job Summary
As Safety Advisor, you will have a unique opportunity to build a cohesive team responsible for security analysis and advice 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 will be based in Kosti – White Nile, El Obeid – North Kordofan, or Kadugli – South Kordofan, with frequent travel throughout Sudan.
Major Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain an active information network to obtain credible and relevant safety information.
- Provide NGOs with timely and credible safety information and contextual analysis of the local operating environment.
- Develop analytical products on regional and country-wide dynamics or developments of relevance to NGOs.
- Facilitate and lead regional NGO roundtables.
- Assist NGOs in developing their own safety management capacities by reviewing policy documents, conducting site surveys, and assisting in crisis planning.
- Manage small office teams, including supervision of national staff and oversight of local logistics and administration.
- Effectively represent, promote, and protect INSO’s mandate of independence, impartiality and neutrality.
Requirements
- Recent experience and existing network in Kordofan.
- Experience with NGO security management.
- Proven writing, editing, and analytical skills and the keenest eye for detail.
- Fluency in English.
- Personal and professional resilience in a fast-moving, high-output, quality-driven program.
- Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and principles.
- Experience with INSO (staff, consultants, partner).
- Ability to manage staff and teams under strict systems and deadlines.
Nice to have:
- Graduate-level education in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in neighbouring countries.
- Other language skills (Arabic, local languages)
Key Personal Competencies
- Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively, listens actively, adapts messages to different audiences, and promotes open and constructive dialogue.
- Analytical – Analyses information critically, identifies key trends and issues, and uses evidence-based thinking to support effective decisions.
- Collaboration – Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, contributes to team objectives, and values diverse perspectives and expertise.
- Interpersonal – Builds trust and positive relationships through empathy, respect, active listening, and strong interpersonal awareness.
- Proactivity – Demonstrates initiative, takes ownership of tasks, anticipates needs, and actively seeks solutions and opportunities for improvement.
INSO’s Safeguarding Policy
INSO is fully committed to safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers. We ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy throughout the recruitment process. INSO is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and the selected candidate will be required to undergo the relevant misconduct disclosure checks as part of the final hiring steps.
Terms & Conditions
12-month renewable contract. For international staff, €5000 per month salary, 4 calendar days annual leave per month (including weekends) 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, Apply here with your CV, cover note, and a sample of relevant and substantive writing in English that demonstrates your analytical and report writing abilities (10 pages max).
More Information
- Job City Sudan
