International NGO Safety Organisation Deputy Director Jobs in Nigeria

International NGO Safety Organisation Deputy Director Jobs in Nigeria

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 16 of the world’s most insecure countries with its headquarters in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.

INSO Nigeria, Lake Chad Basin:

INSO Lake Chad Basin began in April 2016 with the establishment of an office in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The Maiduguri field office is supported by a country office in Abuja, and the platform currently supports more than 70 NGOs working in Nigeria. An upsurge of conflict between armed groups has led to increased humanitarian needs.

By providing analysis and advice on the dynamic security environment, we are assisting partners to stay and deliver aid to people who are displaced and in need. Working with INSO in the Lake Chad basin region, will give you the unique opportunity to directly enable NGOs to do their job safely.

The Deputy Director is based in Abuja and reports to the Country Director.

Job Summary:

As Deputy Director, you will oversee all aspects of service delivery and plays a key role in ensuring that INSO provides the best support possible to NGOs through services to beneficiaries in the regional security environment.

Specific responsibilities include implementation and monitoring of services delivery, management of program team and support to broader program strategy development and implementation.

You should have a strong background in NGO safety and security, be outgoing, inquisitive and detail oriented, and have significant experience building and leading high performing teams. In addition, you will need to analyse complex security issues and contexts and share INSO’s commitment to humanitarian principles.

Major Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Management

Direct management of the program team- Safety Advisors, Training Manager, Information Manager; including recruitment, training, orientation, and on-the-job mentoring

Steering the program during the Country Director’s absence

Service Delivery

Editorial responsibility for bi-monthly analytical report

Support the Country Director in the preparation of quarterly reports and monthly CD meetings

Supervise and provide quality assurance of INSO service delivery and products

Along with the Information Manager, ensure the Conflict Humanitarian Data Centre is

up to date and that all standards and internal protocols are respected

Represent INSO and liaise with third parties, including NGOs, the UN and international donors

Program Development

Support program development and implementation

Develop and implement internal security management policy, SOPs and guidelines

Requirements

Exemplary command of English

Graduate level education or equivalent work experience

Significant experience in insecure/conflict-affected environments with progressive seniority

Proven writing, editing, and analytical skills and a keen eye for detail – the position involves substantial report editing and reviews

Acceptance and strong understanding of humanitarian principles

Thorough understanding of humanitarian access issues

Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and their application

Mature leadership and staff management experience in multi-cultural settings

Excellent networking, diplomatic, and representative communication skills

Preferred Characteristics

Experience working in Nigeria or Lake Chad Basin with demonstrable understanding of the context

Experience in staff capacity development and training

Experience with NGO project management, including donor reporting and relations

First-hand experience of crisis management

Existing information networks

Detailed understanding of INSO mandate & services

Key Personal Competencies

Good listener

Effective communicator

Excellent analyst

Team player

Excellent interpersonal skills

How to Apply

Please send the following to jobs@nga.ngosafety.org and reference “Deputy Director" in the subject line of the email.

Cover Letter specifying how you meet the mandatory requirements, any preferred characteristics, your motivation for applying, and what you hope to bring to INSO.

Updated CV.

One relevant and substantive writing sample in English that demonstrates your analytical and report writing abilities (10 page max).

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