Regional Analyst - Sudan

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.

INSO Sudan

INSO Sudan is currently upscaling its services to better support its 126 partners. The coordination team is based in Port Sudan, and we are opening several offices in the country. Together, we will assist NGOs working in the volatile Sudan context with reports, analysis, coordination services, and advice. Working for INSO Sudan will allow you to experience this complex environment while you support humanitarian efforts to address the challenges Sudan faces.

Job Summary

As a Regional Analyst, you will complement and strengthen INSO’s existing products and services by assessing regional and cross-border trends, including contextual developments and actor dynamics that have a specific impact on humanitarian safety and access in Sudan. You will produce analytical products on regional developments relevant to the Sudan programme, provide tailored analytical support to NGO partners, and contribute to relevant briefings and meetings with the Country Director, Regional Director, and other INSO teams. The position is based in Khartoum, Sudan.

Main Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Deliver a set of products and services addressing regional security and conflict dynamics and their impact on humanitarian safety and access.
• Propose and deliver ad hoc products on emerging regional challenges to humanitarian safety and access.
• Contribute to other country office products and inform decision-making at the regional level.
• Offer a responsive, tailored analysis service directly to INSO’s NGO partners upon their request.
• Convene and contribute to regional NGO coordination meetings and fora with humanitarian counterparts to discuss regional safety and access.

Programme Development

• Monitor regional and cross-border developments through a diverse range of sources, such as NGOs, the UN, civil society organisations, research institutes and media outlets.
• Cultivate an active network of contacts within the broader humanitarian community as well as other relevant stakeholders for information sharing, analytical exchanges and coordination.
• Liaise and coordinate with the GAT team to enable analytical capacity building in the country office.
• Liaise with the Country Director and Regional Director for a coherent programming approach, opportunities and synergies in regional networks covering the Sudan humanitarian response.
• Effectively represent and protect INSO’s principles of independence, impartiality and neutrality as well as actively promoting INSO within the humanitarian community.

Requirements

• 3+ years of work experience in an analytical capacity, preferably working in conflict or post-conflict contexts
• Ability to analyse a complex set of data and translate it into relevant analysis and operational recommendations for NGOs.
• Experience working in NGOs, international organisations, consultancy, or journalism
• Exemplary command of English, both written and spoken.
• Acceptance and strong understanding of humanitarian principles
• Demonstrable understanding of humanitarian safety practices and their application
• Proficient networking, diplomatic, and representative communication skills
• Post-Graduate-level education (Masters or higher) in political science, history, or humanitarian studies, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

Nice to have

• Experience delivering a partner-focused advisory service
• Experience in designing and delivering products based on close partner engagement
• Existing regional experience and/or information networks
• Experience in insecure/conflict-affected environments
• Experience in staff capacity development and training
• Detailed understanding of INSO’s mandate & services

Core Competencies

• Integrity – Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and avoids or appropriately manages conflicts of interest.
• Collaboration – Builds positive working relationships, communicates respectfully, and contributes effectively to a diverse team.
• Organisation – Plans and prioritises work effectively, manages responsibilities independently, and meets deadlines.
• Adaptability – Responds positively to changing circumstances, works effectively under pressure, and takes initiative when needed.
• Communication – Communicates clearly and effectively, with courtesy, humility, and sensitivity to multicultural environments.

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

12-month renewable contract. For international applicants: €5000 per month salary, 4 calendar days annual leave per month (including weekends) and 7 days of R&R every 2 months with a €1250 R&R allowance each cycle, global medical coverage (excluding USA) and AD&D insurance. Please be aware that the selection of a national candidate will be subject to the local salary and benefits scheme.

How to apply

Please apply here with your CV, cover note, and a sample of relevant and substantive writing in English (5 pages max).