VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
INFORMATION OFFICER, HORN OF AFRICA (SOMALI NATIONAL)
LOCATION: HARGEISA
CLOSING DATE: 8 JUNE 2025
International NGO Safety Organization (INSO)- www.ngosafety.org is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to join our Horn of Africa team as Information Officer based in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Information Manager, the Information Officer (IO) is responsible for complete understanding of all Conflict & Humanitarian Data Centre (CHDC) data entry, capabilities, storage, and security. He/she is also an expert of the CHDC and the Partner’s Portal (IPP) and can facilitate partner registrations. The IO also provides technical support for creating visualisations and dashboards
Requirements
- University degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, GIS, or relevant field
- Fluency in English and Somali languages, both written and verbal
- 2 or more years of experience in data management and visualization, in a similar humanitarian organization and context
- Experience with Power BI and DAX, or similar BI software (such as Tableau)
- Knowledge of database management using SQL
- Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to management of information in crises contexts.
- Prior knowledge of Horn of Africa (Kenya and Somalia/Somaliland) context is an asset, working experience in this region a plus.
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
Please submit complete applications to jobs@som.ngosafety.org and reference Information Officer, Horn of Africa in the subject line before 8 June 2025.
Applications should be in English and include:
- An Updated CV (maximum 3 pages).
- 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.
Please do not send any additional information. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
