Safety Advisor- Lebanon (national applicants only)

INSO

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.