Overview
The INGO Forum Coordinator is a senior-level professional responsible for implementing and coordinating the work of the INGO forum in matters such as Advocacy, Access, and Localisation. The role entails representing the forum in country and contributing to coordination efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow up and finalize the formal registration of the INGO Forum.
- Lead INGO Engagement in the Humanitarian Reset.
- Convene INGOs to develop key positioning and proposals for a reimagined humanitarian architecture in Mozambique.
- Convene with NNGOs platform to ensure alignment.
- Engage with the HC and UN agencies to ensure adequate consideration and involvement of I/NNGOs.
- Facilitate coordination among INGOs, national NGOs, and the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT).
- Represent NGO positions in high-level and global fora.
- Serve as a focal point for engagement with UN agencies, donors, and government counterparts.
- Lead collective advocacy on humanitarian issues, such as access, principled humanitarian response, and security.
- Strengthen outreach to national NGOs and CSOs, advocate for their inclusion in coordination mechanisms, and ensure capacity-building and coordination.
Required Experience
At least 6-10 years of experience in humanitarian programming, with at least 6 years of experience in country programme senior management. Prior experience with humanitarian and/or NGO coordination essential, preferably in conflict settings. Previous experience with directly coordinating NGO networks or sectors/clusters strongly preferred. Experience in representation in senior-level coordination mechanisms (HCR, IASC, etc), as well as with governments, donors, and UN agencies. Experience of partnership work, especially working with community-based organizations. Experience from working in NGOs in Mozambique.
Qualifications
Advanced degree in a relevant field.
