Overview
The role is responsible for developing and mobilizing the CCHN Community of Practice, designing and delivering context-specific events on humanitarian negotiation, and supporting capacity development and advisory activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a regional annual strategy and implementation plan.
- Support the conduct of interviews and operational research.
- Carry out desk-top research and analyse information on humanitarian negotiation practices.
- Identify needs of humanitarian practitioners and partners.
- Draft operational research papers and analytical reports.
- Lead and facilitate the development of CCHN activities in Asia and beyond.
- Lead operational research activities and the development of new themes and workstreams.
- Support and coordinate with other units of the CCHN in the development of their activities.
- Identify opportunities to implement projects.
- Support the promotion of events and mobilization of the community.
- Co-facilitate events, interviews etc. as needed.
- Develop a community engagement strategy and implement regular activities.
- Develop strong relationships with Strategic Partners and other humanitarian actors.
- Maintain regular engagement and interactions with community members and other partners.
- Execute specific assigned projects.
- Act as a flexible resource to drive delegated tasks that fall outside regional scope.
- Ensure smooth application of the Project Management System and operational policies.
- Responsible for proper reporting and information and contact management.
- Work actively towards the achievement of CCHN’s goals.
- Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles.
- Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
Required Experience
Minimum 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in the humanitarian sector, including sizeable experience in Asia with first-hand experience of humanitarian negotiation and a good understanding of humanitarian negotiation processes, the operational challenges, as well as the humanitarian system at large. Professional experience working for international organizations or international or national NGOs in the field. Familiarity and experience on access issues in any or all of the following contexts: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and the wider Asia region. Experience and familiarity with in country, regional and global humanitarian coordination mechanisms etc. Proven track-record in the design of projects (or activities) and their management through an efficient project management approach. Solid experience in designing, coordinating, and organizing training and peer-to-peer activities, including group facilitation. Preferred Experience with the community of practice of frontline negotiators. Experience with facilitating CCHN tools and methods.
Qualifications
Advanced academic degree in international relations, political science, law or equivalent.
