INSO - International NGO Safety Organisation, Democratic Republic of Congo
Employment Term: 2 years (renewable)
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Establish and maintain the physical, legal and administrative presence of INSO in the country to include liaison with and reporting to all relevant national authorities.
To establish and maintain an Advisory Board and integrate its recommendations in to the NSO.
In close cooperation with that Board, to lead the development, implementation and maintenance of all aspects of the required NSO safety and security services countrywide.
In close cooperation with the Board, to monitor and review service quality, relevance and value and where necessary to undertake the amendment, removal or addition of services.
To fulfill those services specifically allocated to the Director (CD meetings, Quarterly Reports).
To maintain a status as a ‘country expert’ in order to be able to provide the highest level of strategic analysis, advice and information to beneficiaries.
To lead all aspects of grant management including annual funding strategy, proposals, reports, budget management, forecasts and maintaining contractual compliance in all areas at all times.
To oversee the recruitment, orientation, management and professional development of all NSO employees.
To ensure the application of all INSO global policy in both administrative and operational areas including HR, Finance, Logistics, Security and Service Delivery Standards.
To provide high level representation and liaison towards all third parties such as NGOs, UN, Government, Embassies, Media or any other actor.
To actively manage the public perception of the NSO in order to establish and maintain recognition of a mandate for independence, impartiality and neutrality.
How to apply:
1. Minimum Requirements:
The following are genuine minimum requirements. 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 French and English
Masters level education in a relevant field (please specify)
Minimum of one (1) full year in NGO management at CD or DD level (or equivalent) anywhere.
Minimum two (2) recent years in DRC and a demonstrable familiarity with regional security dynamics
Minimum of five (5) years in post conflict/emergency environments in the humanitarian sector.
Donor/contract management experience (must inc. ECHO) & policy knowledge.
Solid and up to date understanding NGO security principles and practices
2. Preferred:
The following are not required but will give applicants an advantage over others. Please specify in your cover letter.
Experience in a high visibility inter-agency role
Existing (relevant) local information networks and contacts
Local language ability
Advanced political, social or historical knowledge of the country
Interested persons are requested to send the following to: JOBS@NGOSAFETY.ORG
Cover letter – specifying how you meet all minimum requirements, your motivation in applying and what you hope to bring to the NSO (max 2 pages)
Up to date CV
One relevant writing sample which demonstrates your ability to produce security or political analysis – ideally related to the country of assignment. (max 1MB file size).
Employment Term: 2 years (renewable)
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Establish and maintain the physical, legal and administrative presence of INSO in the country to include liaison with and reporting to all relevant national authorities.
To establish and maintain an Advisory Board and integrate its recommendations in to the NSO.
In close cooperation with that Board, to lead the development, implementation and maintenance of all aspects of the required NSO safety and security services countrywide.
In close cooperation with the Board, to monitor and review service quality, relevance and value and where necessary to undertake the amendment, removal or addition of services.
To fulfill those services specifically allocated to the Director (CD meetings, Quarterly Reports).
To maintain a status as a ‘country expert’ in order to be able to provide the highest level of strategic analysis, advice and information to beneficiaries.
To lead all aspects of grant management including annual funding strategy, proposals, reports, budget management, forecasts and maintaining contractual compliance in all areas at all times.
To oversee the recruitment, orientation, management and professional development of all NSO employees.
To ensure the application of all INSO global policy in both administrative and operational areas including HR, Finance, Logistics, Security and Service Delivery Standards.
To provide high level representation and liaison towards all third parties such as NGOs, UN, Government, Embassies, Media or any other actor.
To actively manage the public perception of the NSO in order to establish and maintain recognition of a mandate for independence, impartiality and neutrality.
How to apply:
1. Minimum Requirements:
The following are genuine minimum requirements. 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 French and English
Masters level education in a relevant field (please specify)
Minimum of one (1) full year in NGO management at CD or DD level (or equivalent) anywhere.
Minimum two (2) recent years in DRC and a demonstrable familiarity with regional security dynamics
Minimum of five (5) years in post conflict/emergency environments in the humanitarian sector.
Donor/contract management experience (must inc. ECHO) & policy knowledge.
Solid and up to date understanding NGO security principles and practices
2. Preferred:
The following are not required but will give applicants an advantage over others. Please specify in your cover letter.
Experience in a high visibility inter-agency role
Existing (relevant) local information networks and contacts
Local language ability
Advanced political, social or historical knowledge of the country
Interested persons are requested to send the following to: JOBS@NGOSAFETY.ORG
Cover letter – specifying how you meet all minimum requirements, your motivation in applying and what you hope to bring to the NSO (max 2 pages)
Up to date CV
One relevant writing sample which demonstrates your ability to produce security or political analysis – ideally related to the country of assignment. (max 1MB file size).
Applications opened: Close: 10 Mar 2012