Deputy INGO Forum DirectorPort Sudan, Sudan

•    A graduate degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

•    Experience living and working in complex humanitarian or fragile contexts with strong understanding of humanitarian principles, international humanitarian law (IHL) operations and coordination mechanisms

•    Proven experience managing humanitarian access analysis, negotiation and strategy work and a demonstrable understanding of current humanitarian trends and issues

•    Experience representing organizations in humanitarian coordination platforms (inter-agency platforms, NGO forums, etc.)

•    Strong data analysis and interpretation skills

Access to people in need remains one of the greatest challenges for INGOs operating in Sudan.  Deteriorating security, limited physical access and significant bureaucratic and administrative impediments have left many of those most in need with limited to no access to assistance.  Given the highly dynamic security, political and conflict situation, humanitarians are preparing for increasing complexity in reaching the most vulnerable populations in hard to reach areas.

The INGO-F Deputy Director will have specific responsibilities for collating information to provide analysis and advice to members on matter of common concern related to access impediments including bureaucratic and administrative impediments in close coordination with the area coordination leads and with the INGO-F Director.   This position will also focus on analyzing, facilitating and coordinating collective humanitarian access negotiations, products and initiatives.

This position will have specific responsibilities for coordinating INGO access fora and co-chairing the HAWG together with OCHA.  He/she will also serve as the secretariat’s representative in SLT discussions and meetings.

This position reports to the Forum Director who will lead the overall Forum strategy and representation.  The incumbent will deputize for the Forum Director and may be required to provide ad hoc surge support to other roles within the Forum. S/he will also work closely with the Advocacy Manager to ensure that access related advocacy messages are evidence-based and aligned.

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