INGO Forum Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization established to assist people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster. With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff members, NRC operates in 40 countries worldwide, providing life-saving assistance and long-term support to millions of individuals each year. The organization is committed to upholding the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons, ensuring that they receive the necessary aid and protection in their time of need. NRC's mission is to help those in crisis by delivering effective and high-quality humanitarian assistance, advocating for their rights, and working towards durable solutions for displaced populations.

Job Overview:
The INGO Forum Coordinator is a senior-level professional role that requires extensive experience in advocacy, communication, management, and coordination. The primary function of this position is to facilitate strategic planning, advocacy, and coordination among forum members, ensuring effective collaboration and representation of the forum’s interests at national, regional, and international levels. The coordinator will represent the forum in various coordination spaces, bilateral encounters, and strategic events, ensuring cohesive verbal and visual representation of member organizations. This role is crucial for addressing humanitarian and development issues in Mozambique, with a particular focus on access, advocacy, and enhanced coordination among international and national NGOs. The coordinator will also be responsible for implementing and coordinating the work of the INGO forum, which includes advocacy, access, and localization efforts, while providing INGO contributions to support and enhance coordination efforts within the country.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the INGO Forum Coordinator include:

• Finalizing the formal registration of the INGO Forum to enable independent funding applications.
• Leading INGO engagement in the Humanitarian Reset process.
• Convening INGOs to develop key positioning and proposals for a reimagined humanitarian architecture in Mozambique.
• Collaborating with national NGOs to ensure alignment and effective coordination.
• Engaging with the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) and UN agencies to ensure the involvement of international and national NGOs in humanitarian processes, including facilitating workshops and think-ins.
• Facilitating coordination among INGOs, national NGOs, and the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT).
• Representing NGO positions in high-level and global forums.
• Serving as a focal point for engagement with UN agencies, donors, and government counterparts.
• Leading collective advocacy on humanitarian issues such as access, principled humanitarian response, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security. 1
• Strengthening outreach to national NGOs and civil society organizations (CSOs), advocating for their inclusion in coordination mechanisms, and ensuring capacity-building efforts. 1
• Engaging with key stakeholders to promote improved humanitarian and development responses, coordinating with national mechanisms and NGOs, and collaborating with UN agencies, donors, and other decision-makers.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires the following qualifications:

• An advanced degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 6-10 years of experience in humanitarian programming, with at least 6 years in senior management roles within country programs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and diplomatic skills, with the professional credibility to provide coordination and advice to a multi-agency forum.
• Prior experience in humanitarian and/or NGO coordination, preferably in conflict settings.
• Experience directly coordinating NGO networks or sectors/clusters is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the UN system, humanitarian coordination architecture, and humanitarian principles are essential.
• Experience in representation in senior-level coordination mechanisms (e.g., HCR, IASC) and with governments, donors, and UN agencies.
• Proven results related to the responsibilities of the position.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess an advanced degree in a relevant field, which may include international relations, humanitarian studies, social sciences, or a related discipline. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of humanitarian work and the coordination required among various stakeholders in the field.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 6-10 years of experience in humanitarian programming, with at least 6 years in senior management roles within country programs. This experience should include a strong background in advocacy, communication, and coordination, particularly in challenging contexts such as conflict zones. Prior experience working with NGOs in Mozambique is highly desirable, as it provides valuable insights into the local landscape and the specific challenges faced by humanitarian actors in the region.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Portuguese is mandatory for this position, as effective communication with a diverse range of stakeholders is crucial. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly if they are relevant to the local context or the communities served by the INGO Forum.

Additional Notes:
The duty station for this position is Maputo, Mozambique, with a contract duration extending until the end of March 2026, subject to availability of funds for extension. The role involves approximately 15% travel. The salary for this position is classified as grade 9 on NRC’s International salary scale, amounting to USD 5,18

• NRC is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, promoting diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. The organization fosters a culture of empowerment, encouraging employees to share ideas and take responsibility, while also providing numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.