Humanitarian Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is the Myanmar INGO Forum, which is a collective of international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) operating in Myanmar. The INGO Forum aims to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian assistance and development efforts in the country by fostering collaboration among its members and advocating for the needs of affected populations. The organization plays a crucial role in representing INGOs in various humanitarian coordination structures and ensuring that their operational insights inform policy dialogue. The INGO Forum is committed to principled engagement in Myanmar's complex aid landscape, focusing on the needs of vulnerable communities. It operates in a challenging environment, requiring strong coordination and representation skills to navigate the various stakeholders involved in humanitarian efforts. The organization is dedicated to promoting best practices and ensuring that humanitarian principles are upheld in all its activities.

Job Overview:
The Humanitarian Coordinator position within the Myanmar INGO Forum is pivotal for ensuring that the operational insights of INGOs are effectively communicated and utilized in collective evidence, representation, and policy dialogue. This role is designed to strengthen the engagement of INGOs in Myanmar's intricate humanitarian landscape. The Humanitarian Coordinator will serve as the primary liaison between the INGO Forum and various stakeholders, including international and national/local NGO partners, as well as sub-national aid coordination structures. The position requires a proactive approach to facilitate discussions among INGOs, ensuring that their needs and perspectives are represented in coordination meetings at both sub-national and national levels. The Humanitarian Coordinator will also be responsible for supporting advocacy efforts by providing evidence-based information and analysis on the evolving operational context and humanitarian challenges. This role demands strong leadership skills, as the coordinator will represent the INGO Forum in various external engagements and may take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Humanitarian Coordinator include:

• Representing INGO members in Myanmar’s humanitarian coordination structures, engaging with UN leadership, clusters, donors, national NGOs, and other critical actors at both national and sub-national levels.
• Supporting the convening of INGOs at the sub-national level to ensure their needs and perspectives are collectively understood and represented in coordination meetings.
• Serving as the INGO Forum’s representative in relevant sub-national coordination meetings and elevating key operational and coordination issues to the national level.
• Facilitating discussions within the INGO Forum on key operational issues and developing strong linkages with internal and external actors to enhance humanitarian efforts.
• Supporting advocacy efforts by providing evidence-based information and analysis on the operational context, humanitarian response challenges, and gaps.
• Sharing relevant information with INGO Forum members in a consolidated and user-friendly manner.
• Externally representing the INGO Forum on behalf of the Head of Unit as needed, including taking on acting Head of Unit duties when required.

Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Humanitarian Coordinator position include:

• A university degree related to development studies, humanitarian affairs, political science, or other relevant social sciences.
• A minimum of 3 years of working experience in the humanitarian, development, or peacebuilding sectors, with a focus on program management.
• Experience in supporting planning, coordination, and collaboration among diverse stakeholders with clear deliverables.
• Ability to work independently, making decisions and solving problems on routine, new, and complex issues.
• Knowledge of the context in Myanmar and familiarity with International law" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Humanitarian Law.
• Understanding of UN and donor operations at both country and regional levels.
• Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for the Humanitarian Coordinator position includes a university degree in fields such as development studies, humanitarian affairs, political science, or other relevant social sciences. This educational foundation is essential for understanding the complexities of humanitarian work and the socio-political dynamics in Myanmar.

Experience:
The level of experience needed for the Humanitarian Coordinator position is at least 3 years in the humanitarian, development, or peacebuilding sectors, particularly with program management experience. Candidates should have a proven track record of supporting planning, coordination, and collaboration among diverse stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to manage clear sets of deliverables effectively. Experience in navigating complex operational environments and engaging with various actors in the humanitarian landscape is crucial.

Languages:
The mandatory language requirement for this position is full professional proficiency in English. This proficiency is essential for effective communication and representation in various coordination meetings and advocacy efforts. While English is the primary language required, knowledge of additional languages relevant to the local context may be considered an asset, although it is not explicitly stated as a requirement.

Additional Notes:
The position offers a DRC Regular contract, which includes a 3-month probation period. The contract is renewable based on funding availability and performance. The salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment, and the position is classified within Employment Band G, which is a non-management level. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their application in English by the deadline of 18 September 202

• It is important to note that applications consisting solely of a CV will not be considered, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning that shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interviews or offers before the closing date.