Safety Advisor

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

INSO Lebanon:

INSO Lebanon launched in October 2024 during the peak of the Israel-led war. It serves more than 115 international and national NGOs from the country office in Beirut. Our partners rely on INSO analysis and advice to deliver services to people in need, ever more since the end of the Israeli attacks have allowed the resume of operations and resulted in multiplied staff movements. Despite a tangible reduction of the number of incidents since the signature of the November 27 ceasefire, NGOs in Lebanon continue to face safety and access challenges across the country. Working with us provides an opportunity to gain insight into the complex drivers of instability and contribute to the smooth delivery ok key humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected Lebanese communities.

Job Summary:

As Safety Advisor, you will have a unique opportunity to work in a close-knit team giving security analysis and advice that is vital to the efforts of the NGO community to deliver aid to the thousands of people who need it. You will explore local dynamics and develop an understanding of what is relevant to NGOs seeking to inform strategic decision-making and programming. You will be outgoing and resilient, with the ability to analyse complex issues and contexts, give practical safety and security advice, and share INSO’s commitment to humanitarian principles.

This position is based in Beirut, with regular in-country travels. This is a 2-month contract with the intention to extend this role pending funding. We are looking for a start date as soon as possible. This position is open to Lebanese nationals only.

Main Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain an active information network to obtain credible and relevant safety information.
• Provide NGOs with timely and credible safety information and contextual analysis of the local operating environment.
• Develop analytical products on regional and country-wide dynamics or developments of relevance to NGOs.
• Facilitate and lead regional NGO roundtables.
• Assist NGOs in developing their own safety management capacities by reviewing policy documents, conducting site surveys, and assisting in crisis planning.
• Effectively represent, promote and protect INSO’s mandate of independence, impartiality and neutrality.

Requirements:

• Proven writing, editing, and analytical skills and the keenest eye for detail.
• Fluency in English.
• Experience in the humanitarian, and/or risk management and/or development sectors.
• Personal and professional resilience in a fast moving, high output, quality-driven program.
• Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and principles.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.
• Graduate level education in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in an inter-agency role.
• Experience in insecure/conflict-affected environments.
• Prior experience in Lebanon or a similar context.
• Local language skills.
• Experience with NGO security and/or project management.
• Existing local information networks.
• Ability to manage staff and teams under strict systems and deadlines.

Core Competencies

• Listening – Actively absorbs information and understands others’ perspectives.
• Communication – Conveys ideas clearly, confidently, and appropriately.
• Analysis – Interprets complex information and forms sound conclusions.
• Teamwork – Collaborates effectively to achieve shared objectives.
• Initiative – Acts proactively and drives tasks forward without prompting.

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:

This is a three-month contract which may be extended to one year pending the availability of funding. Duty station will be INSO’s office in Beirut although INSO offers flexible working conditions opening to limited work-from-home modalities. The salary for this position is 3800 USD.

How to apply

Please send the following to jobs@lebanon.ngosafety.org and reference ‘SA Lebanon’ in the subject line. Applications should be in English and include:

• An updated CV.
• A one-page cover letter explaining why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align with the competencies required for the role.
• One relevant and substantive writing sample in English that demonstrates your analytical and report writing abilities.

The deadline for applications is December 31st. INSO reserves the right to hire a successful candidate at an earlier date.

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