Yemen: INGO FORUM COORDINATOR

CARE is currently seeking an INGO Forum Coordinator. The INGO Forum Coordinator will support the INGOF elected officers (chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer) to ensure the effective and timely flow of information between INGOF members and other relevant development and humanitarian actors in Yemen (i.e. UN, donors, local NGOs and government) and support Forum member organizations to strengthen their impact among their beneficiaries. S/he will be required to regularly attend meetings and do some travel to areas where INGOF members work (expected 15% travel). The INGO Forum Coordinator is also expected to liaise between the respective national government departments and facilitate the operational issues which INGO Forum members face from time to time.

Responsibilities:
Coordinates INGO Forum members having different programmatic focus, agendas and ways of working

•Convene and set agendas for regular meetings of the INGO Forum, the wider INGO work group meetings and any ad hoc meeting, chairing meetings as needed in consultation with the Forum Officers.
•Increase and enhance engagement of and input from Yemeni NGOs and liaise with others for representing NGOs in Yemen.
•Serve as a focal point for the development and coordination of all INGO interagency communications.
•Support Forum working groups in Sana’a and Aden to maximize coordination within sectors.
•Maintain an up-to-date database of INGOs (including activities and staff details) and support efforts to expand membership.
•Supports the Forum in conducting annual election of Officers and Humanitarian Country Team members.

Liaises with key international and national stakeholders to strengthen the network of contacts of INGO Forum members

•Provide a conduit for the UN, the GoY, donor representatives and other stakeholders to communicate and coordinate with INGOs.
•Promote the role of local NGOs, help to forge links between international NGOs and local organizations
•Maintain and/or develop productive relationships with key individuals in relevant government ministries, foreign and local NGO community, including UN Missions, Diplomatic Corps, donors, etc.
•Serve as the primary representative with MOPIC for Forum business and seek to represent INGO issues to the GoY in various areas.
•Explore ways to strengthen relationships between INGOs and Gulf donors

Represents INGO Forum members to influential external contacts and advocates for the same cause.

•Propose comments and inputs on strategic materials produced by the UN, Government of Yemen, and other key stakeholders to be shared with the INGO Forum.
•Support the drafting of joint statements, letters for official correspondence for approval by the INGO Forum.
•Contributes to compiling project profiles and case studies for media and advocacy purposes.

Manages the Forum offices

•Responsible for ensuring smooth administrative systems in the Forum facilities (either rented separate offices or hosted by a Forum member).
•Responsible for leading recruitment efforts, performance management and serves as the line manager for all Forum staff.
•Provide capacity building for INGOF national staff
•Responsible for managing budgets and expenditures for all Forum grants in compliance with contract holder financial and procurement procedures (currently CARE International in Yemen).

Requirements:

•Advanced university degree in social sciences, international development or related technical field.
•3 -5 years of experience in Yemen and other Middle East countries.
•Strong background in working with INGOs and familiarity with key humanitarian coordination forums/mechanisms.
•Proven diplomacy, advocacy and coordination skills.
•Previous background in coordinating or managing a multi-agency consortium is ideal.
•Ability to work under pressure and insecure operating environment.
•Management and leadership experience.
•Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
•Good verbal communication, presentation and networking skills.
•Good research skills and academic ability.
•Strong personnel leadership skills, particularly mentoring skills

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

The closing date for this posting, if listed, is approximate. Job postings may be removed from CARE's career website at any time.

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