Safety Advisor- Myanmar

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 1500 NGOs operating in 24 of the world’s most insecure countries.

INSO is registered in the Netherlands with its headquarters based in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.

Job Summary

The Safety Advisor will lead INSO service delivery to NGOs working in Myanmar and represent INSO to the authorities, the stakeholders, the partners, and the humanitarian community. The Safety Advisor will lead a team working to support NGOs with the safe delivery of humanitarian services in Myanmar. The position will initially be working remotely from Chiang Mai with frequent travel to Myanmar.

Main Responsibilities

• As INSO specialist for the area of responsibility, provide qualified advisories to NGOs on safety and security management, and access management whilst managing and developing the capacities of INSO’s team dedicated to the area.
• Establish and maintain an active information network, which includes NGOs, the UN, journalists, and other national and international actors to obtain credible and relevant safety information.
• Provide NGOs with timely and credible safety information and contextual analysis of the local security situation through reports, incident lists, bi-weekly analytical reports, and other thematic reports.
• Facilitate and lead regional NGO community security roundtables.
• Assist NGOs in developing their own security management capacities by reviewing policy documents, conducting site-security surveys, and assisting in crisis evacuation and contingency planning.
• Manage a small office team, including supervision of national staff and oversight of local logistics and administration.
• Represent INSO in all relevant humanitarian coordination mechanisms, including the Access Working Group, Security Cell, and other inter-agency coordination platforms.
• Effectively represent, promote, and protect INSO’s mandate of independence, impartiality, and neutrality.
• Support NGOs with real-time incidents and crisis management

Mandatory Requirements

• Proven writing, editing, and analytical skills and the keenest eye for detail.
• Significant experience in insecure/conflict-affected environments.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Personal and professional resilience in a fast moving, high output, quality-driven program.
• Experience in the humanitarian, and/or risk management and/or humanitarian access sectors.
• Experience with NGO safety & security and project management.
• Well-versed in humanitarian coordination architecture, with experience engaging in access forums, security platforms, and inter-agency mechanisms
• Independent drive, motivation, and excellence, and ability to operate and sustainably manage staff and teams under strict systems and deadlines.
• Well-developed personal, organisational and team management skills and standards in a diverse multicultural setting.
• Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and principles.
• Graduate level education in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

Nice to Have:

• Relevant experience working in Myanmar – ideally in an NGO safety management role or equivalent – and demonstrable understanding of the context.
• Burmese language
• Prior experience in an Inter-Agency role.
• Existing networks with NGOs in Myanmar

Key Competencies

• Integrity – demonstrates confidentiality, ethical behavior, and consistent prevention of conflicts of interest.
• Collaboration – works effectively with others, maintaining positive interpersonal relationships in multicultural teams.
• Organization – plans, prioritizes, and structures tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and expectations.
• Adaptability – shows flexibility, initiative, and the ability to stay effective in changing or demanding situations.
• Communication – conveys information clearly and professionally, ensuring mutual understanding across diverse audiences

Terms & Conditions:

12-month renewable contract, €5,000 per month salary, 4 calendar days annual leave per month, housing allowance, global medical coverage (excluding USA) and AD&D insurance.

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.

How to Apply

Please submit completed applications to jobs@tha.ngosafety.org with the reference Safety Advisor – Myanmar in the subject line by 08 February 2026. Applications should be in English and include:

• A one-page cover letter detailing why you are interested in working for INSO and how your qualifications align specifically with the competencies required for the role (2 pages max).
• Updated CV (3 pages max).
• One relevant and substantive writing sample in English that demonstrates your analytical and report writing abilities (10 pages max).

Please do not send any additional information. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.