Based: Gao, Mali
Accompanied?: No
Salary: €54,600 p.a
Contract Term: 1 year min
(subject to funding)
1. Description:
INSO Mali aims to support security awareness and security
management capabilities of NGOs through provision of high quality, real-time
flash reporting, periodic analysis and meetings, training and orientations and
other demand based services.
We are now seeking an experienced safety expert to join
our team as a Regional Safety Advisor (RSA).
The RSA leads the delivery of INSO’s core support services
in his/her area of responsibility and will combine a strong technical security
background with an appreciation and understanding of NGO principles and
approaches.
The posts will suit former military, police or government
security experts who have made a career move in to the humanitarian sector and
have a particular interest in Mali and/or NGO safety.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Establish and maintain an active information source network including amongst NGOs, the UN, military forces, and other national and international security actors to obtain and verify credible and relevant security information.
- Provide NGOs with timely and credible security information and a contextual analysis of the local and regional security situation.
- Write comprehensive bi-weekly analysis reports on the provincial and regional security context as it relates to NGOs, and produce daily FLASH incident reports and threat warnings as appropriate.
- Facilitate weekly NGO security roundtables in your region of responsibility, presenting trends and facilitating discussions.
- Assist NGOs to develop their own security management capacities by reviewing policy, conducting site-security surveys, and assisting in evacuation planning and emergency management.
- Manage and supervise a small operational/administrative team (5-10) and oversee local logistics and administration.
- Effectively represent, promote and protect INSOs mandate for independence, impartiality and neutrality.
2. MandatoryRequirements:
Please specify how you fulfill each one individually in your
cover letter. Applicants that do not fill all requirements, or do not mention
such in their cover letter, will not be considered further.
- Fluent in both French and English languages (written and spoken)
- Graduate level education (BA/BSc or equivalent Military College) in relevant field.
- Minimum 3 years experience working in an insecure/post conflict environment.
- Minimum 1 year’s recent experience in Mali (in any capacity)
- Proven writing and analytical skills (sample requested)
- Ability to work with limited supervision in difficult conditions.
3. Preferred Requirements:
The following are not required but will give applicants an
advantage over others. Please specify in your cover letter.
- Employment history that reflects experience in both security and civilian fields.
- Experience with NGO security and/or project management.
- Existing information networks and/or local language skills.
- Formal training qualifications (HEAT, K&R, Personal Security, First Aid etc)
To apply please send the following to jobs@ngosafety.org:
1. A cover letter specifying how you meet all minimum
requirements listed for the post, your motivation in applying and what you hope
to bring to INSO (2 pages max)
2. An up to date CV (5 pages max)
3. One writing sample which demonstrates your ability
to produce security analysis (5 pages max)
Please state the title of the vacancy in the subject line of
your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Your
application should not exceed 2MB total file size.
