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 1500 NGOs operating in 24 of the world’s most insecure countries.
INSO is registered in the Netherlands with its headquarters based in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.
INSO Somalia & Somaliland, Horn of Africa (HoA)
Founded in 2015, INSO Somalia and Somaliland assists NGOs in mitigating the challenges of working in an insecure operating environment. The platform enhances safety preparedness and support through the provision of specialized, coordinated, and focused safety-related support.
We currently support 194 NGOs with the Country Office in Hargeisa, Somaliland and field offices in Puntland, Galmudug and South Central regions. As part of INSO Horn of Africa, you will have a unique opportunity to develop or deepen your understanding of this fascinating and complex environment.
We are now hiring our Safety Advisor. This position is based in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Job Summary
The Safety Advisor will lead INSO service delivery in Banadir & Hirshabelle and represent INSO to the authorities, the stakeholders, the partners, and the humanitarian community. As areas coordinators, the Safety Advisor will lead local teams in 3 field offices.
Major Responsibilities
- As INSO specialist for the area of responsibility, provide qualified advisories to NGOs on safety and security management, and access management whilst managing and developing the capacities of INSOs team dedicated to the area.
- Establish and maintain an active information network, which includes NGOs, the UN, military forces, and other national and international security actors to obtain credible and relevant safety information.
- Provide NGOs with timely and credible security information and contextual analysis of the local security situation through daily alerts and reports, weekly incident lists, bi-weekly analytical reports, and other thematic reports.
- Facilitate and lead regional NGO community security roundtables.
- Assist NGOs in developing their own security management capacities by reviewing policy documents, conducting site-security surveys, and assisting in crisis evacuation planning.
- Manage a small office team, including supervision of national staff and oversight of local logistics and administration.
- Represent INSO in all relevant humanitarian coordination mechanisms, including the Access Working Group, Security Cell, and other inter-agency coordination platforms.
- Effectively represent, promote, and protect INSO’s mandate of independence, impartiality, and neutrality.
- Support NGOs with real-time incidents and crisis management
Mandatory Requirements:
- Significant experience in insecure/conflict-affected environments.
- Proven writing, editing, and analytical skills and the keenest eye for detail.
- Experience in the humanitarian, and/or risk management and/or humanitarian access sectors.
- Well-versed in humanitarian coordination architecture, with experience engaging in access forums, security platforms, and inter-agency mechanisms
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Personal and professional resilience in a fast moving, high output, quality-driven program.
- Independent drive, motivation, and excellence, and ability to operate and sustainably manage staff and teams under strict systems and deadlines.
- Well-developed personal, organisational and team management skills and standards in a diverse multicultural setting.
- Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and principles.
- Graduate level education in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
Desirable:
- Relevant experience working in Somalia – ideally in an NGO safety management role or equivalent – and demonstrable understanding of the context.
- Prior experience in an Inter-Agency role.
- Experience with NGO safety & security and project management.
- Existing information networks and/or local language skills.
Key Competencies
- Integrity – Demonstrates confidentiality, ethical behavior, and consistent prevention of conflicts of interest.
Collaboration – Works effectively with others, maintaining positive interpersonal relationships in multicultural teams.
Organization – Plans, prioritizes, and structures tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and expectations.
Adaptability – Shows flexibility, initiative, and the ability to stay effective in changing or demanding situations.
Communication – Conveys information clearly and professionally, ensuring mutual understanding across diverse audiences
Terms & Conditions:
12-month renewable contract, €5,000 per month salary, 4 calendar days annual leave per month, and 7 calendar days of R&R every 10 weeks with a €1,250 R&R allowance each cycle, housing, global medical coverage (excluding USA) and AD&D insurance.
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] with the reference Safety Advisor- Banadir & Hirshabelle in the subject line by 28 December 2025. Applications should be in English and include:
- 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 (2 pages max).
- Updated CV (3 pages max).
- One relevant and substantive writing sample in English that demonstrates your analytical and report writing abilities (10 pages max).
Please do not send any additional information. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
