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17/09/2025Head of Mission- Yemen
Organization Background
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 1,350 NGOs operating in 22 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.
INSO in Yemen
In 2022, INSO initiated operations in Yemen in partnership with donors and NGO partners serving local international NGOs. Having established services from its base in Aden, INSO is now looking for a head of mission to continue to grow the platform.
Job Summary
As Head of Mission, you will take charge of the Yemen program, which is providing services having completing the registration process. You provide strategic direction for the program and guide its development and implementation. This will involve the management of senior staff and management of future recruits, as well as fundraising and program expansion as circumstances permit.
Responsibilities
Country Office Management
You will be responsible for leading, managing and directing program implementation.
Program strategy and management
- Hire and manage the Country Office team including direct supervision of senior management and general oversight of the program, operations, and finance teams.
- Provide dedicated, effective leadership across the program and ensure cohesion across all functions.
- Develop overall strategy and deliver annual program planning.
- Steward INSO resources effectively and transparently in full compliance with internal and donor policies.
- Liaise with Regional Director and HQ technical referents of each department.
- Responsible for the safety and security of the staff, program and assets.
Representation and synergies
- Maintain and build the reputation of the organisation.
- Effectively represent and protect INSO’s principles of independence, impartiality and neutrality; 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 that underscore INSO’s impact.
- Engage with third parties, including local government, the UN, diplomatic missions, and military forces to introduce INSO practically to stakeholders
- Participate in external coordination activities related to safety and security coordination and access.
Program support and monitoring
- Oversee the overall initiation and delivery of INSO services, ensure that program targets and objectives are met and quality is maintained.
- Deliver strategic analysis to senior humanitarian leadership.
- Lead crisis management support to individual NGO partners or the NGO community at large during critical incidents.
Expériences / Formation
Mandatory Requirements
Essential:
- 3 years of relevant work experience as a senior manager or equivalent; start-up experience desired.
- Experience with management of multi-donor projects. Knowledge of donor policies and procedures (DG ECHO, SDC, USAID-BHA, FCDO).
- Experience with budget management, monitoring, donor liaison and reporting.
- Fluency in English.
- Proven analytical skills.
- Solid understanding of principles and practices in broad humanitarian action, NGO safety and risk management, humanitarian access, and civil-military coordination.
- Master’s degree-level of education or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
- Excellent networking, diplomatic, and representative communication skills.
Nice to Have:
- Recent experience or sound knowledge of Yemen.
- Working knowledge of Arabic
- Detailed understanding of INSO mandate and services.
- Previous INSO experience (as a team member, member of INSO’s country advisory board or as a beneficiary).
Personal Attributes
- Problem-solving – Identifies issues and develops effective solutions.
- Communication – Clear, structured, and adaptable interaction with others.
- Leadership – Organizes, guides, and manages teams effectively.
- Accountability – Takes responsibility and follows through on commitments.
- Resilience – Performs effectively under pressure and in challenging situations.
- Integrity – Maintains confidentiality, ethics, and avoids conflicts of interest.
Salaire
12-month contract, €5,750 monthly salary, 4 calendar days annual leave per month, 7 days R&R every 2 months, €1,250 allowance every R&R cycle, global medical coverage (excluding USA), $200,000 AD&D coverage.
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.