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The GoY INGO Humanitarian Advisor is responsible for ensuring the INGO coordination mechanism for the South/GoY areas of Yemen is a well-run and inclusive INGO network that works impartially with all partners active in Yemen and represents the position of the global South INGO community on key humanitarian issues. S/he leads meetings, spearheads joint INGOs initiatives, and works to enhance engagement of INGOs throughout coordination mechanisms. The Advisor reports to the South Steering Committee (SSC), and the group is accountable to the overall national CD group.
The Advisor ensures effective information exchange, representing and advocating on common positions and agreed interests of the INGOs. The position aims at building sustainable and productive relationships between INGOs, authorities, UN, Donors, and diplomatic missions in-country, taking into consideration the operational complexities. The Advisor is also responsible for the secretariat of the GoY INGO Coordination group. S/he supports the work of the SSC through the following key tasks: coordination, information sharing, advocacy, policy/position paper production, authorities/donor/UN engagement.
The successful candidate will serve as the focal point for the coordination needs of INGOs operating in the South of Yemen and is expected to ensure the neutrality and credibility of its information and representation. The Advisor will work towards; 1) Strategic coordination and oversight of the GoY INGO Coordination Group secretariat; 2) Coordination and Communication; 3) Partnership Relations.
- Strategic coordination and oversight of the South INGO Coordination Group secretariat
- Coordination and Communication
- Partnership Relations
Expected skills and qualifications
- 4 years’ experience in humanitarian programming (ideally in an emergency setting, protracted crises, refugee/IDP crises, or post-conflict recovery), with at least 2 years’ experience in country program senior management.
- Previous experience with directly coordinating INGO networks or sectors/clusters desirable.
- Experience in representation at HCTs, inter-cluster meetings, and other IASC coordination mechanisms, as well as with governments, donors, national civil society, and UN agencies.
- Knowledge and understanding of the UN system, humanitarian coordination architecture, and humanitarian principles is required.
- Demonstrated management skills.
- Experience developing or managing humanitarian policy analysis and advocacy.
- Knowledge of the Yemen context is an asset.
- Master’s degree in humanitarian affairs, development studies, public policy, international relations, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) is required.
- Fluency in English. Arabic is desirable.
More details & Application process
Deadline : February 28th, 2023