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International vacancy
Country Director – Lebanon
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Organisation Background
Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (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 , 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 registered in the Netherlands, with its headquarters based in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.
INSO Lebanon
INSO Lebanon was founded as an emergency response to the Israeli invasion of 2024 and will transition to a full country platform in 2025. The program supports more than 115 local and international NGOs working in Lebanon on a variety of contexts from the Syria crisis to displacement related to the recent escalation. INSO Lebanon affords the experience of working on a number of crises in a mixed humanitarian development response amidst a fascinating cultural and political scene.
Job Summary
As Country Director, you provide leadership, coordination, representation and management for all staff and services of INSO Lebanon. This position is based in Beirut, Lebanon and reports to the Regional Director.
Major duties and responsibilities
Program strategy and management
Manage the Country Office team, including direct supervision of senior management staff and general oversight of the program, operations, and finance teams. Provide dedicated, effective leadership across the program and ensure cohesion across all functions in compliance with INSO SOPs. Develop overall strategy and deliver annual planning. Steward INSO resources effectively and transparently in full compliance with internal and donor policies. Responsible for the safety and security of staff, program and assets.
Representation and synergies
Effectively represent and protect INSO’s principles of independence, impartiality and neutrality and actively promote INSO as an integral member of the humanitarian community. Maintain donor engagement and actively track country-specific funding opportunities. Ensure compliance with donor regulations and requirements and produce high-quality, compelling donor proposals and reports. Engage with third parties, including local government, the UN, diplomatic missions, and military forces. Constructively participate in external coordination activities related to safety and security coordination and access issues.
Program support and monitoring
Oversee the overall delivery of INSO services- ensuring program targets and objectives are met. Deliver strategic analysis to senior humanitarian leadership. Lead crisis management support to NGO partners during critical incidents.
Requirements
Essential
Master’s Degree-level of education or equivalent work experience in a relevant field Fluency in English language, both written and verbal. 3-5 years of relevant work experience as an NGO Country Director or equivalent senior management experience in conflict/post-conflict contexts. Experience with management of multi-donor projects. Experience with budget management and monitoring, donor liaison and reporting. Proven analytical skills. Solid understanding of principles and practices in broad humanitarian action, NGO safety and risk management, humanitarian access, and civil-military coordination. Excellent networking, diplomatic and representative communication skills.
Nice to Have
Recent experience in Lebanon Arabic language skills. Direct experience and involvement in a crisis management role. Experience in a highly visible interagency role. Detailed understanding of INSO mandate and services. Previous INSO experience (as a team member or as a beneficiary).
Personal Attributes
Ability to identify issues, analyse and participate in the resolution of problems. Excellent communication, organizational and managerial skills. Strong work ethic and capacity to take responsibility for own actions. Ability to work under pressure.
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.
Terms & Conditions
Twelve-month contract with an expected start date EUR 6,500 per month salary, 4 days annual leave per month and 3 days of R&R every 3 months, global medical coverage (excluding USA), and AD&D insurance.
How to apply
Please send the following to
jobs@hq.ngosafety.org and reference “CD Lebanon” in the subject line:
Cover Letter specifying how you meet the mandatory requirements, your motivation for applying, and what you hope to bring to INSO CV one relevant and substantive writing sample, which demonstrates your analytical and reporting abilities in English (10 pages max).
Please do not send any additional information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
