Location: Bamenda
Department: Programs
Line Manager : Safety Advisor
Presentation of the INGO:
INSO is an INGO that supports humanitarian access for NGOs by providing reliable and
objective analysis, in real time, on local conditions relevant to humanitarian access. INSO
improves information sharing and coordination between NGOs for the collective interest
while preserving the neutrality of humanitarian aid. INSO works particularly on humanitarian
access issues and good information monitoring practices. INSO provides alerts and
recommendations, analysis, precise contextual, statistical, and cartographic data. INSO also
organizes coordination meetings and trainings.
Job Summary
The ASA will support the Safety Advisor (SA) by assisting in the collection and verification of
safety information in the Northwest & Southwest region of Cameroon, as well as assisting the
SA in the preparation of relevant safety reports and incident lists.
Major Responsibilities:
Assist in the collection and verification of safety information.
– Liaise closely with NGOs, the UN, Local Authorities, and others to obtain relevant contextual
information for NGOs use.
– Alongside DSA, monitor and guide INSO’s Field Monitors.
– Monitor media to collect relevant information for NGOs use
– Contribute to writing safety reports and threat warnings in collaboration with the SA and the
DSA
– Conduct regular field trips to develop local expertise of the context
– Working to develop a source of networks and contacts outside of the FMs and NGO
community
Assist in delivery of other INSO Scheduled Services
– After verification of information through multiple sources, produce comprehensive daily and
weekly incident lists to be send to the SA and the DSA
– Check the database each time it has been updated by the Info Team in Yaounde to ensure no
errors have occurred.
– Support the rapid collection of information for Alerts and Reports
– Take the lead on drafting Roundtable PowerPoint presentations.
Assist in the delivery of other INSO Request Services
– Provide inputs to site safety review on request by NGOs and in collaboration with the SA and
DSA
– Respond pro-actively to any relevant information request of NGOs in terms of safety.
– Support during crisis, on request, in close collaboration with the SA and the DSA in term of
information management.
Adhere to INSO safety policies and procedures.
– Fully comply with INSO policy directives.
– Observe and maintain the confidentiality and safety of all NGO information.
– Observe and maintain the confidentiality and safety of any documentation/procedures as
outlined by INSO.
Adopts professional conduct and positive attitude.
– Other tasks may be requested and should be executed diligently.
– Manage your time in the office effectively.
– Work to ensure a positive working atmosphere by enhancing a cordial working relationship.
Mandatory Qualifications:
– Bachelor in either, Journalism, Communication, Political Sciences, History, or any other
equivalent diploma
– At least 3 years of Police, Military, and/or NGO safety work experience or as a data entry
analyst
– Excellent English writing skills as well as a fluent conversational level of at least one of the
following the local languages relevant to NWSW.
– A good understanding of NGO approaches to safety
– A proven ability to develop and maintain working relationships with key safety interlocutors
in the NWSW Region
– Excellent Computer skills and knowledge of Windows and Office programs
– Cameroonian nationality
Key Competences:
• Excellent understanding of the Northwest and South West context and curiosity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in a multi-cultural
environment.
• High level of confidentiality and integrity
• Experience of working under high pressure, in fast-paced environments
• Strong organizational skills ability to handle multiple priorities in an autonomous manner
• Strong skills in data management
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties and
responsibilities related to the position.
INSO safeguard policy
INSO is fully committed to safely recruiting, selecting, and monitoring all new employees,
directors and potential volunteers and we will ensure strict adherence to our code of conduct
and protection policy throughout the recruitment process. As such, the following secure
recruitment practices will be applied:
• All job offers will be conditional on obtaining at least two satisfactory professional
references.
• INSO will ask applicants about significant gaps in employment history or frequent changes
of employer and address.
• All essential qualifications and relevant professional accreditations and memberships will
be verified.
• The successful candidate must provide a valid identity document (passport, identity
card).
• All new recruits will receive orientation on INSO safeguard policy and procedures and
associated documents (Code of conduct, whistle blower, etc.).
• All new hires will be required to sign and abide by the Code of Conduct as a condition of
employment.
Submission of applications
Applications (letter of motivation, detailed CV, references of at least 3 persons) must be sent to the e-
mail address “[email protected] » with the mention of the subject of the e-mail “03ASABAM25”
and by completing the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/Z54JJDCiAY
Deadline for applications : 02/02/2025 at 23:45’.
NB: Please note that applications will be processed spontaneously after receipt, only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are not able to give
feedback to all candidates.