Global Security Advisor – HQ

About this opportunity

About INSO

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organization (INSO) is an international NGO 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 provides daily support to more than 1,500 NGOs operating in 24 of the world’s most insecure countries. INSO is registered in the Netherlands, with its headquarters located in The Hague, a city renowned for its international focus on peace and justice.

Job Summary

As the Global Security Advisor, you will work with INSO’s Country Offices to ensure they are prepared to manage security risks and operate in line with INSO’s Global Security Policy, Crisis Management Policy, and Organisational Risk Management Framework. You will monitor compliance, support country teams in addressing operational risks, and help ensure that risk management is embedded into day-to-day decision-making and ways of working.

You will also contribute to building security and risk management knowledge across the organisation, helping teams strengthen their understanding, apply good practice, and maintain a consistent approach to safety and risk management throughout INSO’s operations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy and planning

• Shape INSO’s safety, security, crisis and risk management policies, templates and global security strategy
• Run the framework that holds offices accountable for safety and security
• Advise Regional Directors and Country Offices on security needs in proposals and annual plans
• Line-manage the Deputy Global Security Advisor and support their growth

Field support and compliance

• Make sure every office has current risk assessments, security plans, SOPs and contingency plans
• Find capacity gaps and build plans to close them, together with country management and the Safety and Training Manager
• Visit offices to support their Safety and Security Management Plans in person
• Flag non-compliance to Country Offices and the SMT, with clear recommendations
• Maintain the internal incident reporting system so the organisation learns from every incident
• Keep the quarterly Safety and Security Scorecard up to date. Support the Director of Field Programs and Regional Directors in the quarterly review with your independent assessment of each office

Capacity building

• Oversee security induction materials and make sure new arrivals are properly briefed
• Help design and deliver a global safety and security learning plan
• Make sure offices meet INSO’s training and briefing requirements
• Connect offices with tools, training, mentoring and staff exchanges

Crisis management

• Act as crisis coordinator and chief of staff to the Head of the CMT during activations
• Run the crisis mechanism: communication channels, meetings, tools and records
• Advise the CMT and IMT on abduction, detention, evacuation and post-incident recovery
• Coordinate reception centres for affected staff with HR and Operations
• Lead or co-lead after-action reviews
• Keep the CMP, its annexes and tools current, and run simulation exercises

Organisational risk

• Track risks where security affects INSO’s registration, how its mandate is perceived, regulatory compliance and continuity
• Make sure risks from the field are reflected in the Organisational Risk Register
• Keep the Risk Management Framework fit for purpose and update the organisational risk report twice a year

Work Environment/Travel

• The position requires an ability and willingness to travel internationally up to 50% of the time.
• Must be prepared to travel to high-risk security environments at short notice.
• Will be expected to manage high-stress security events.
• Flexible working hours will be expected.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• 5+ years in humanitarian safety and security management, including 3+ years working directly with field-based NGOs in insecure or post-conflict settings
• Experience as a core member of a crisis or critical incident management team
• Previous global or head office security advisory experience
• Fluent English and good written and spoken French
• Solid understanding of NGO safety dynamics and humanitarian coordination mechanisms
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Arabic and/or Spanish

Core Competencies

• Resilience – Delivers results independently under pressure, tight deadlines, and challenging conditions,
• Adaptability – Embraces emerging technologies, including AI, and remains effective in dynamic environments with extensive travel.
• Collaboration – Works effectively across departments on security, crisis, and risk management matters.
• Negotiation – Builds consensus and secures positive outcomes in complex situations.
• Precision – Maintains exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate analysis and decision-making.

INSO’s Safeguarding Policy

INSO is fully committed to safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers. We ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy throughout the recruitment process. INSO is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and the selected candidate will be required to undergo the relevant misconduct disclosure checks as part of the final hiring steps.

Terms & Conditions

This is a full-time, fixed-term (renewable) position based in The Hague, Netherlands, with office presence required. The full-time package, based on 40 hours a week, is €6400 gross per month, 8% vacation pay, and 2.5 days of annual leave per month. INSO provides Basic Premium ONVZ health insurance for the staff member and dependents. The position is eligible for a Highly Skilled Migrant visa and relocation. Be aware that INSO’s employment terms do not include transport and pension benefits. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

How to apply

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