Humanitarian Safety Technical Officer INGO Forum Nigeria Zamfara

for intro paragraphs and general text,

for section headers (e.g., Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role). Use

• for list items. No CSS classes, no inline styles, no
  , no
  . Preserve all original content word-for-word, do not add, remove, summarise, or rephrase. Return only HTML. We have raw input with HTML tags already:

  etc. We need to transform to proper semantic HTML: headings for sections, paragraphs for intro text, lists for bullet points. We must preserve content exactly as given, but we can change tags. Must not add or remove any text. Must keep the same wording, including spaces? We need to ensure we don't lose any content like   etc. The original includes   and & etc. We must preserve them. We need to identify sections: The text includes: - Intro paragraphs: first three

  blocks about NIF, purpose of HSO, link. - Then "What you will bring" heading (actually

  What you will bring

  ) then a subheading with 1.Professional Competencies then a

  list. - Then a

   

  (non-breaking space) then Context related skills, knowledge and experience then a
  list. - Then

   

  then 2. Behavioural competencies then a
  list. - Then

   

  then Critical Interfaces then a
  list. - Then

   

  then What we offer then a
  list (but we must remove style attribute). We'll need to output
  • ... preserving content. - Then

    This is National Position targeting Nigeria Nationals

    - Then

    What you will do

    - Then

    Generic responsibilities 

    then a
    list. - Then

     

    then

    Specific responsibilities 

    then a
    list. We need to convert section headings to

    . Which headings? According to rule: Use

    for section headers (e.g. Responsibilities, Qualifications, Requirements, Education, Experience, Skills, How to Apply, Key Duties, About the Role). So we need to map the headings we have to appropriate

    . The headings present: "What you will bring", "1.Professional Competencies", "Context related skills, knowledge and experience", "2. Behavioural competencies", "Critical Interfaces", "What we offer", "This is National Position targeting Nigeria Nationals", "What you will do", "Generic responsibilities", "Specific responsibilities". Some of these are not exactly the examples but we should treat them as section headers and wrap in

    . The rule says use

    for section headers (e.g., those examples). It doesn't forbid other headings; we should still use

    for any section header. We must preserve the text inside the heading exactly, including any formatting like bold, underline, language spans? The rule says preserve ALL original content word-for-word — do not add, remove, summarise, or rephrase. That includes the markup inside the heading? The original heading includes 1.Professional Competencies. If we change to

    , we must keep the inner content exactly, but we cannot keep the tags? The rule says preserve ALL original content word-for-word. If we change the tags, we are altering content? The content is the text; the tags are markup. The instruction: "Preserve ALL original content word-for-word — do not add, remove, summarise, or rephrase". It likely refers to the textual content, not the markup. Since we are to output HTML, we need to replace the original markup with our semantic HTML, but we must keep the text unchanged. So we should extract the text inside those headings, discarding the original tags like , , , lang attributes. However, that would be removing original markup (the spans). Is that allowed? The rule says preserve ALL original content word-for-word. The original content includes those tags. If we strip them, we are not preserving them. But the instruction also says we must format as clean semantic HTML, using specific tags. So we need to transform the markup, but we must keep the textual content unchanged. The original content includes the text and maybe some formatting like bold/underline. The semantic HTML will represent that via

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    ? The rule says no CSS classes, no inline styles, no

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    tags. It doesn't forbid or inside

    . It says use

    for section headers. It doesn't forbid additional inline tags. But to preserve original content word-for-word, we should keep the and inside the

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    s, no
    tags. It didn't forbid other attributes like lang. So we could keep the ... inside the

    . That would preserve original content exactly. However, the rule says use

    for section headers. It doesn't say we cannot have other tags inside. So we can wrap the existing heading markup inside

    . That would preserve everything. Similarly for other headings like "What you will bring" which is just

    What you will bring

    . We need to change that to

    but preserve the text. The original had

    What you will bring

    . If we change to

    What you will bring

    , we are changing the tag but preserving the text. That's okay because we are preserving the textual content. The rule about preserving original content word-for-word likely refers to the text, not the tags. Since we are asked to format as clean semantic HTML, we must change tags. So we will change heading tags to

    and keep the inner text exactly as it appears (including any inner tags like , , ). For headings that already have inner tags, we keep them. Now for paragraphs: we need to wrap introductory paragraphs and general text in

    . The original already has

    tags. We should keep them as

    but ensure we don't have extra tags like inside paragraphs that are not needed? We should preserve them. So we keep the

    tags and their inner content unchanged. For lists: we need to use

    • for list items. The original already has
      • with inside. We should keep them as is, but ensure we remove any stray

         

        maybe? Those are empty paragraphs with a non-breaking space. They are not list items. We should keep them as

         

        ? The rule says use

        for introductory paragraphs and general text. Those are empty paragraphs with a space; they are not really content but we must preserve them word-for-word. So we keep

         

        as is. We also need to remove any stray numbers or formatting artifacts? That was from the first part of the prompt (job listing editor). But now we are formatting as HTML; we should not remove content. However, the instruction says "Preserve ALL original content word-for-word — do not add, remove, summarise, or rephrase". So we must keep everything, including the

         

        and any   etc. Thus final HTML will be exactly the same as input but with heading tags changed to

        where appropriate, and maybe ensure list tags are

        • (they already are). Also ensure we don't have any
          or
          or style attributes. There is a

          which has a style attribute; we must remove that because no inline styles. So we need to change that to plain
          . Also there may be other style attributes? Not seen. Also there is a

          What you will do

          . That's a heading; we should change to

          but keep inner content. Also there is

          Generic responsibilities 

          and similar for Specific responsibilities. Those are headings; we should change to

          but keep inner content. Now we need to produce final HTML string. Let's go through the input and produce output. Input:

          The Nigeria INGO Forum (NIF) was established in 2014 to facilitate collaboration among international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in Nigeria for humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts. It serves as a vital platform for information sharing, advocacy, and engagement with authorities, donors, and the UN, ensuring the inclusion of INGO perspectives and those of affected populations in decision-making. Governed by a core membership of 53 members and nine observers, it operates under a Steering Committee comprised of five Country Directors and a Chair, supported by a Secretariat.

          The purpose of the Humanitarian Safety Officer (HSO) position is to support the establishment and day-to-day operationalisation of NIF's Humanitarian Safety Unit (HSU) for the North-West, providing NIF member organisations with a principled, member-owned safety coordination mechanism.

          For more details on the association's organization, statutes, charter, and services offered to its members, see https://ingoforum.ng/.

          What you will bring

          1.Professional Competencies

          • Minimum two to three years of relevant experience in coordination within a humanitarian/recovery context.
          • Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
          • Documented results in related responsibilities.
          • Proficient in MS Office applications including Word and Excel
          • Fluency in English, both written and verbal, and fluency in one or more languages spoken in Northern Nigeria, particularly Hausa, is an advantage.

           

          Context related skills, knowledge and experience

          • Experience working for a humanitarian coordination body
          • Strong capacities to develop relationships with Nigerian government counterparts that can yield positive results
          • University degree in conflict and development, international relations, international humanitarian law or related technical field.
          • Minimum three years' cognate experience working for an NGO (local, international, or UN Agency
          • Knowledge of the humanitarian coordination system and the mandates of the actors involved.
          • Good understanding of the security environment and economic, socio-political dynamics in Nigeria, the Lake Chad Basin and Sahel region in general
          • Sound working knowledge of the UN Security Management System, the Saving Lives Together (SLT) framework, and OCHA-led access coordination architecture
          • Sound knowledge of International Humanitarian Law and civil-military coordination principles and practice as applied in Nigeria.
          • Written and spoken fluency in English.
          • Strong data analytical and interpretation skills.
          • Commitment to and understanding of international humanitarian standards and principles.
          • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
          • Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience in a humanitarian setting

           

          2. Behavioural competencies

          • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
          • Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
          • Excellent writing, editing, and analytical abilities.
          • Proven ability to build relationships and facilitate dialogue among diverse stakeholders.
          • Ability to present and represent collective views to various stakeholders.

           

          Critical Interfaces

          • NIF Director and Deputy Directors
          • Humanitarian Safety Adviser
          • Information Management Technical Adviser
          • Policy Advisor
          • Government engagement team
          • INGOs
          • United Nations
          • Government
          • Donors
          • Local NGOs

           

          What we offer

          • Duty station: Zamfara, Nigeria
          • Contract: 8 months 
          • Salary & Benefits: Grade 6 on NRC’s Nigeria National salary scale 
          • NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. 
          • We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative. 

          This is National Position targeting Nigeria Nationals

          What you will do

          Generic responsibilities 

          • Compliance with and adherence to NRC and NIF-approved policies and procedures and to donor policies, guidance, and procedures.
          • Proactive agenda setting; facilitating a space for NGO collaboration; enabling sharing of information and analysis for effective decision-making.
          • Able to appreciate political necessity and policy issues in localization and the application of principles to programming.

           

          Specific responsibilities 

          • Plan, convene and facilitate humanitarian safety coordination meetings and roundtables for NIF member organisations across the North West regions to strengthen operational awareness, promote information sharing, and support coordinated humanitarian response.
          • Develop, validate and disseminate periodic safety information products, including the 6Ws database and quarterly operational reports, to support evidence-based planning by member organisations, while maintaining appropriate records of dissemination.
          • Maintain a database of operational incidents voluntarily reported by member organisations, analyse trends, and produce information that supports humanitarian preparedness and operational decision-making.
          • Support the identification of capacity development needs and coordinate logistics for HEAT, SSAFE or equivalent safety training for humanitarian personnel in collaboration with the Humanitarian Safety Adviser, member organisations and accredited training providers.
          • Maintain regular liaison with relevant government authorities and humanitarian coordination stakeholders, in coordination with the Humanitarian Safety Adviser, to support humanitarian access and facilitate operational coordination in accordance with applicable regulations
          • Provide advisory support on bureaucratic and administrative processes affecting humanitarian operations in the North-West, in collaboration with the Government Engagement Adviser and the Humanitarian Safety Adviser.
          • Work closely with the Information Management Technical Adviser to analyse data and develop information products that support humanitarian coordination and planning.
          • Monitor humanitarian, operational and contextual developments that may affect

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