Training Officer

Organisation Background 

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is an international non-governmental organisation 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 1200 NGOs operating in 17 of the world’s most insecure countries. INSO is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands - the international city of peace and justice.   

INSO Palestine 

INSO Palestine launched in 2024 in response to the ongoing crisis in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). Based in Amman, Jordan with staff present in the West Bank and Gaza, the platform supports NGOs providing much-needed humanitarian assistance amid a complex safety and access environment. The team harnesses data and insights to provide timely analysis and coordination services to assist humanitarians navigating significant risks to staff and beneficiaries. As part of the INSO Palestine team, you will be playing an active and impactful role in assisting the delivery of aid to people in significant need. 

As the Training Officer, you will have the exciting opportunity to be part of launching training for INSO Palestine in Gaza. You will play a key role in organizing, delivering, and evaluating training courses that support national and international NGOs in organizational safety and crisis management, personal risk mitigation, and humanitarian access. You will contribute to compliance with INSO training standards and best practices. Regular in-country travel is required. 

Major Responsibilities 

• Facilitate and co-facilitate courses on safety and security management, personal safety, humanitarian principles and practices, access, and negotiations. 

• Contribute to the planning and organisation of the training sessions. 

• Communicate with INSO partners about training and listen to their needs.  

• Contribute to the review, contextualisation and improvement of training materials as necessary.  

• Contribute to the reporting, monitoring and evaluation of training activities. 

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Mandatory Requirements 

• Excellent command of Arabic and English (written and spoken). 

• Excellent command of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). 

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience in the humanitarian, adult-learning, or civilian safety and security sector. 

• Well-developed networking and organisational skills. 

• Understanding of NGO safety and security management, personal safety, humanitarian principles, practices, access, and negotiations.  

Desirable 

• Experience and/or certification in project management. 

• Experience delivering courses focusing on NGO safety and security management, personal safety, humanitarian access, and negotiations. 

• Experience in public speaking. 

• Experience delivering first aid courses and/or first aid certifications. 

• Experience implementing technical solutions in training settings. 

Key Personal Competencies 

• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities. 

• Attention to detail. 

• Ability to identify issues, analyse, and participate in their resolution. 

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised. 

• Commitment to humanitarian principles and values.  

Terms & Conditions 

This position is based in Gaza and is only open to individuals with the right to live and work in Gaza. The starting date will be August 2025. 

12-month contract, USD 2,680 per month salary. This is a consultancy contract, however conditions may change pending in-country registration.   

INSO’s Safeguarding Policy 

INSO is fully committed to safe recruitment, selection and vetting of all potential new staff, trustees and volunteers and we will ensure rigorous compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policy throughout the recruitment process.  

How to Apply 

Submit your application at: https://inso.ngo/VATOGAZA 

Applications should be in English; you will need to upload: 

• An updated CV. 

• A one-page cover letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO in this position and how your qualifications align with the competencies required for the role. 

Thank you for your interest in INSO. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date.