Assistant Safety Advisor – Aleppo, Syria (national staff only)

Organization Background:

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organization (INSO) is an international NGO 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 1,500 NGOs operating in 24 of the world’s most insecure countries. INSO is registered in the Netherlands, with its headquarters located in The Hague, a city renowned for its international focus on peace and justice.  

INSO Syria:

The Syria program supports more than 215 NGOs to deliver vitally needed aid and assistance to an estimated 13.1 million people in need across the country. First launched as an emergency response operation in 2014, INSO Syria has grown to become a regional program with a presence in all Syria response hubs and the country office in Amman, Jordan.

The Syria conflict is unique and complex; you will find that every day is different and there is always more to learn.

Job summary:

The Assistant Safety Advisor (ASA) supports the Safety Advisor in delivering timely, accurate, and relevant safety and security analysis to humanitarian partners operating in North-West Syria. The role focuses on incident tracking, contextual monitoring, reporting support, field assessments, and coordination with stakeholders to ensure high-quality information products and service delivery.

Main Responsibilities

Analysis & Reporting Support

• Support the Safety Advisor in drafting security alerts, incident reports, area assessments, and other INSO analytical products.
• Monitor and track security and contextual developments in Aleppo, Hama, Idleb, Tartous, and Lattakia governorates.
• Immediately inform the Safety Advisor of critical incidents or emerging threats.
• Contribute contextual updates and analytical inputs relevant to NGO operations.
• Assist in preparing charts, data visualizations, and summaries to support reporting outputs.
• Support the daily production and timely dissemination of information products (e.g., Morning Briefs).

Field Assessments & Representation

• Conduct field assessment missions as delegated, engaging with relevant stakeholders and authorities.
• Produce structured mission reports following field visits.
• Attend coordination meetings, roundtables, and briefings as delegated by the Safety Advisor.
• Maintain and expand a network of NGO and humanitarian contacts relevant to INSO’s work.
• Brief the Safety Advisor on any bilateral meetings conducted in an official capacity.

CHDC & Information Management

• Collect, verify, and document safety and security incidents affecting NGO operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry of incidents into CHDC.
• Support quality control of incident data and verify entries submitted by team members when required.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date information records.
• Contribute to strengthening information collection capacity in the region.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 2+ years of relevant professional experience in security analysis,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel required).
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in drafting well-structured, precise, and professional documents in English.
• Solid in humanitarian coordination or information management,
• Strong Arabic and English language skills (spoken and written).
• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Security Studies, or a related field.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in North-West Syria is preferred.
• Experience with databases or incident tracking systems preferred.

Core Competencies

• Professionalism – Maintains impartiality, ethical conduct, and neutrality in all work situations.
• Organization – Effectively manages time, priorities, and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Resilience – Performs well and remains effective under pressure and challenging conditions.
• Accuracy – Demonstrates strong attention to detail and ensures precise work.
• Communication – Builds positive relationships and communicates clearly and effectively with others.

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

• Commitment to humanitarian principles.
• Political neutrality and impartiality.
• Integrity and professionalism.
• Respectful engagement with colleagues and partners.

INSO’s Safeguarding Policy

INSO is fully committed to 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.

Terms & Conditions:

12-month renewable fixed-term contract, $2,370 monthly basic salary, 1.75 working days annual leave per month, private health insurance coverage, or allowance.

How to apply

Please submit completed applications to jobs@syr.ngosafety.org and reference “Assistant Safety Advisor” in the subject line. Applications should be in English and include: An updated CV (maximum 3 pages).

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