Organisation Background

The International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is an international charity that supports the safety of 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 services help NGOs with their day-to-day risk management responsibilities and improve their overall situational awareness to support evidence-based humanitarian access decisions.

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation has grown from innovative start-up to become a globally recognised charity and a highly valued component in the humanitarian safety coordination system. With operations in 14 countries, INSO has revolutionized the humanitarian safety coordination sector by introducing a robust and high-quality field safety platform model that has been deployed in some of the world’s most high-risk settings.

Today the organisation provides daily support to more than 1000 NGOs in 14 of the world’s most insecure countries and has earned a strong reputation for performance, principles & professionalism.

 

Job Summary

The INSO Syria Training Team deliver trainings in travel safety, security management, crisis management, humanitarian negotiations, and other topics as needed. Trainings are delivered online and in-person across Syria response countries. The successful candidate will be a Training Officer based in Damascus. Under the supervision of the Training Manager, the successful candidate will support all aspects of INSO training including needs assessment, course development, facilitation of training, and evaluation of training. The successful candidate will be an engaging, up-beat facilitator who can create a comfortable and engaging training environment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have experience working with humanitarian organisations, and experienced in administrative tasks. The candidate will be motivated, and self-directed, taking initiative when needed. They should have a keen interest in INSO, the Syria context and the humanitarian sector. 

Please note that 30% of this position will require travel to other INSO Syria hubs

 

Major Responsibilities

Training Needs Assessment: 

• Participate in Training Needs Assessments, including focus groups, interviews, data processing and reporting. 
• Informally gather information on training needs through regular contact with INSO partners. 
• Use assessment of training needs to make recommendations on training plans for Northeast Syria. 

Course Development: 

• Support the TM to design training courses using a range of learning methods. 
• Ensure trainings are contextualised and use clear examples from the Syria context. 
• Support the TM in translating training materials from English as needed. 

Training Facilitation:  

• Facilitate training in an interesting and engaging manner. 
• Create a safe environment where participants feel comfortable to share their experiences and point-of-view. 
• Organise training logistics and administration, e.g. prepare training schedules, organise venues, advertise training, print materials etc. Maintain an inventory of training supplies, materials, and equipment, including safe storage. 

Monitoring & Evaluation: 

• Ensure pre/post-tests are completed for relevant trainings.