Safety Advisor- Yemen

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 Yemen 

INSO’s operations in Yemen are now well-established, having commenced in 2024. INSO provides a range of services to NGOs in Yemen, including: 

• Facilitated roundtables on humanitarian access developments and contingency planning to help ensure safe access and continuity of operations; 
• Evidence-based analysis and reports that help NGOs anticipate, understand, and prepare for shifts in humanitarian access; 
• Detailed and updated maps, charts, and dashboards to aid NGOs in their own analysis and planning; 
• Review of NGOs’ security policies and site security plans to identify risks before they arise; 
• Area and route assessments to aid NGO planning through/to higher risk areas; 
• Training to prepare NGO staff to manage both their personal and organisational security; and 
• Crisis management. 

Job Summary 

As a Safety Advisor in Yemen, you will serve as one of INSO’s representatives supporting a dynamic community of NGOs. Safety Advisors work in and manage close-knit and professional teams in providing high quality services to INSO’s registered partners.  You will need strong interpersonal and communication skills, networking, report writing, and facilitation skills. 

This post is based in Aden, Yemen, and reports to the Head of Mission.  

Main Responsibilities 

• Establish and maintain an active information network, which includes NGOs, the UN, and other key actors to obtain credible and relevant safety information. 
• Provide NGOs with timely and credible information related to the safety of humanitarian organisations and in-depth, nuanced contextual analysis.  
• Assist NGOs in developing their own security management capacities. 
• Facilitate and lead regular NGO community roundtables, presenting trends and facilitating discussions. 
• Effectively and transparently represent, promote, and protect INSO’s mandate of independence, impartiality, and neutrality. 

Requirements: 

• Strong writing and analytical skills  
• Fluency in English 
• Demonstrable Middle East knowledge is essential
• Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety and access practices and principles, and their application 
• Experience in the humanitarian sector 
• Understanding and commitment to the humanitarian principles of independence, impartiality, and neutrality 
• Relevant graduate level education or equivalent work experience 

Nice to Have: 

• Experience in frontline delivery of humanitarian assistance and/or engagement with IASC structures 
• Experience engaging parties to conflict in support of humanitarian or human rights outcomes pertaining to armed conflicts 
• Arabic language skills 
• Recent experience working in Yemen 
• Experience in Access or Safety management 

Key Personal Competencies 

• Analytical thinking – able to assess information critically, identify patterns, and make well-reasoned decisions.
• Leadership – capable of guiding others, taking responsibility, and motivating a team toward shared goals.
• Teamwork – works collaboratively with others, contributes positively, and supports collective success.
• Interpersonal skills – builds strong relationships and interacts effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Communication – listens actively and communicates ideas clearly and effectively.
• Proactivity – anticipates challenges, takes initiative, and drives continuous 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 

One month fixed-term (renewable) full-time contract based in Aden, Yemen, with an expectation of extension for 12 months upon funding. This position is open to both national and expatriate candidates. Please be aware that selection of a national candidate will be subject to the local salary and benefits scheme.

€5,000 per month salary, 4 calendar days annual leave per month, and 7 calendar days of R&R every 8 weeks with a €1,250 R&R allowance each cycle, housing, global medical coverage (excluding USA), and AD&D insurance. 

How to apply 

Please submit applications to jobs@yem.ngosafety.org and reference Safety Advisor – Yemen in the subject line. Applications should be in English and include:  

• An updated CV (max 3 pages). 
• A one-page cover letter detailing how your qualifications align specifically with the requirements and nice to have qualities for the role; 
• One relevant and substantive writing sample in English that demonstrates your analytical and report writing abilities. 

Please do not send any additional information.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.