INGO FORUM COORDINATOR

Job Description

CARE is seeking an INGO Forum Coordinator who will support the INGO Coordination Office Director 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), the establishment of INGO communications as well as support the trainings and workshops established for INGO Coordination Office members. 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinates INGO Forum members having different programmatic focus, agendas and ways of working
• Liaises with key national stakeholders to strengthen the building of relationships for INGO Forum members
• Represents INGO Forum members to influential external contacts and advocates for the same cause.

Primary Skills:

• Advanced university degree in communications, advocacy, 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 and ability to articulate clearly, with impact and respect
• Relevant work experience in policy analysis, communications, research, data gathering and/or information management.
• Previous experience 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
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement influencing strategies, particularly related to humanitarian issues and operational space
• Ability to initiate action and change through communication strategies

About the Organization

CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty. We place special focus on working alongside poor women because, equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. Women are at the heart of CARE's community-based efforts to improve basic education, prevent the spread of disease, increase access to clean water and sanitation, expand economic opportunity and protect natural resources. CARE also delivers emergency aid to survivors of war and natural disasters, and helps people rebuild their lives.

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

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