NGO Network Representative
Mercy Corps
Ort der Stelle
Beirut
Status der Beschäftigung
Vollzeit
Job-Details
Ensure that NGO Network risk management measures, confidentiality agreements and information sharing practices of the NGO Network are regularly revised and adapted in response to the ever-changing environment.
Facilitate a transparent election process for NGO Network representatives to its Steering Committee. Provide leadership and management to NGO Network Secretariat staff (currently team of two). Guide and support NGO Secretariat staff duties related to safe information sharing management and effective civil society engagement.
Master's degree in humanitarian affairs, development studies, public policy, international relations, economics, social science, political science, and international law or related field (or equivalent professional experience.) Minimum 5 years of experience in humanitarian response with at least 2 years in country program senior management and/or proven previous experience in a coordination role.
Strong leadership skills and experience in bringing a variety of organizations to a common position/understanding. Experience in representation with multi-agency and/or humanitarian coordination. Experience in representation towards diplomatic communities, donors, national civil society, and UN agencies. Knowledge and understanding of the UN system, humanitarian coordination architecture, and humanitarian principles. Excellent strategic and analytical skills, including ability to synthesize and effectively communicate complex issues. Strong inter-personal skills, ability to build trustworthy and positive relationships. Management skills including staff and project management. Proven in depth operational knowledge of Middle East. Experience of chairing/facilitating meetings. Experience of partnership work, especially working with community-based organizations. Previous experience working on capacity development initiatives is preferred. Ability to work productively in a high-pressure environment and to maintain visibly high levels of morale in difficult circumstances
