Assistant Safety Advisor – Iraq

Organization Background:

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organization (INSO) is an international non-governmental organization 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 1200 NGOs operating in 16 of the world’s most insecure countries. INSO is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands- the international city of peace and justice.

INSO Iraq:

INSO Iraq launched in 2014 and currently serves more than 220 international and national NGOs. INSO Iraq supports partners from its country office in Erbil. Our partners rely on INSO analysis and advice to deliver services to people in need. Humanitarian organizations in Iraq continue to face safety and access challenges across the country. Working with INSO Iraq will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of humanitarian programming in a country affected by protracted instability and conflict.

INSO Iraq is now seeking an experienced professional to join our team as Assistant Safety Advisor in Erbil Office.

Overall Purpose of Role:

Under direct supervision of the Safety Advisor, the Assistant Safety Advisor is involved in information collection, verification and data input into CHDC. They assist the SA and the Deputy SA with (but not limited to) the development and management of a local information network, and provide liaison with NGO using INSO services in the region.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a diversified and consistent network of contacts at the communal and regional levels (population, local authorities, NGOs, UN, army, other national and international security bodies, law enforcement agencies, etc.).
• Develop, verify, and summarize safety and security information in a concise and actionable format. Enter the information into CHDC.
• Proactively ensure daily liaison with field monitors and submit Requests for Information to deadlines.
• Assist the SA and the Deputy in the preparation of relevant reports, area assessments, and other INSO products.
• Assist the SA and the Deputy in visualizing and analyzing data by using charts and mapping tools.
• Help to enhance INSO information collection capacity in the region.
• Act at short notice with due regard to developing events.
• Ensure strict compliance with INSO HR, financial and logistics procedures.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

• Significant experience in insecure/conflict-affected environments.
• Excellent knowledge of the region, understanding of geography, demography and conflict dynamics.
• Fluency in English, Arabic, and Kurdish, all written and spoken.
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Office, SharePoint, and mapping software/applications.
• Experience in the humanitarian, and/or risk management and/or humanitarian access sectors.
• A good understanding of NGO approaches to security.
• A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with partners.
• University degree (Bachelor) in social sciences, humanitarian affairs, security or a related field, or a relevant practical experience.
• Ability to periodically travel to other destinations in the region and beyond.

Nice to Have:

• Excellent oral ability in the national languages, written a plus.
• Knowledge of context in the region of assignment.
• Skills in context and humanitarian access analysis.
• Acceptance and understanding of humanitarian principles.

Core Competencies:

• Integrity-driven – Maintains confidentiality, acts responsibly, and avoids conflicts of interest.
• Collaborative – Works well with others and builds positive relationships in diverse teams.
• Initiative – Takes action independently and suggests useful ideas when needed.
• Organizational – Plans and completes tasks on time, even under pressure.
• Communicative – Shares ideas and information clearly, listens actively, and adapts messages to different audiences.
• Analytical thinker– Understands problems and finds smart, practical solutions.

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

Full-time contract based in Erbil, Iraq. Eligibility for this position is limited to Iraqi nationals.  You’ll report directly to the Safety Advisor, working side-by-side on valuable data verification and summarizing of safety and security information.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to send a completed application to jobs@iraq.ngosafety.org, referencing “Assistant Safety Advisor” in the subject line of the email.

Your application must include:
An updated CV (max 3 pages)
A one-page cover letter detailing:

• Why you’re interested in working with INSO
• How your qualifications align with the role

Please do not submit additional documents. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.