Deputy Safety Advisor (national position)

About INSO 

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 Southeast Asia 

The INSO Southeast Asia platform is launching in response to requests for support in safety coordination from NGOs working in the region. INSO will support NGOs providing much-needed humanitarian assistance amid a complex safety and access environment. The team will harness data and insights to provide timely analysis and coordination services to assist humanitarians navigating significant risks to staff and beneficiaries. As part of the INSO Southeast Asia team, you will be playing an active and impactful role in assisting the delivery of aid to people in significant need.   

Job Summary 

The Deputy Safety Advisor works with the Safety Advisor to fulfil INSO’s core mandate of helping NGOs safely deliver humanitarian services. Among other tasks, the NGO Safety Support Consultant will maintain a broad network of contacts in NGOs and CSOs working in Myanmar, produce regular analytical reports on issues relevant to NGO safety in Myanmar, and collect and accurately input data related to NGO safety and security.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Assist the Safety Advisor with the regional representation of INSO and the delivery of service. 
• Assist the Safety Advisor in preparing and issuing regular reports, area assessments, and other INSO products in both Burmese and English, as requested by the humanitarian community in Myanmar.  
• Collect and verify incidents and events that relate to the safety of NGO workers operating in Myanmar. 
• Manage and update incident databases to ensure the organization’s records are accurate and complete. Support and verify incident entries to INSO’s Conflict & Humanitarian Data Centre (CHDC). 
• Work with the HoM to analyse the operating environment and identify trends. Use data and databases to create charts, data visualizations, and maps. 
• Work in proximity with NGO partners in the field  
• Attend regular humanitarian coordination meetings to build relations with partners and remain up to date on humanitarian activities in the area. 
• Translate relevant communications from Burmese (and other local languages where relevant) into English and vice versa. 
• Support the Safety Advisor with regular administration tasks as needed 

Key Requirements 

Essential: 

• Previous experience with or demonstrated capacity to learn how to work with data analytics tools. 
• Experience in producing analytical reports to tight deadlines 
• A good understanding of NGO safety best practices and a willingness to learn
• Fluent in Burmese and working proficiency in English, with excellent writing skills in both. 
• Confident computer skills and knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office are required. 
• An excellent network of NGOs and CSOs working in Myanmar 
• A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with partners. 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification in one of the following: Journalism, Communications, Conflict Studies, Political Sciences, History, International Affairs, Security Studies, Criminology, or any other relevant fields. 

Nice to Have: 

• 2 years or more of prior experience with NGO security and/or project management. 
• Experience in project/team management. 
• Proficiency in other languages relevant in the context (other languages spoken in Myanmar and Thailand). 
• Experience in drafting situation reports and short briefings, experience in crisis management, and support to NGOs. 
• Capacity to work with minimum supervision and maintain a high level of engagement.  

INSO’s Safeguarding Policy 

INSO is fully committed to the 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: 

This is a twelve-month consultancy at a rate of 20 days/month with a possibility of extension.  

How to apply 

Please submit completed applications to jobs@tha.ngosafety.org and reference ‘DSA Myanmar’ in the subject line.   Applications should be in English and include:  

• An updated CV (maximum 3 pages). 
• one relevant and substantive writing sample, which demonstrates your analytical and reporting abilities (professional or academic).  

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