INGO Forum Coordinator

Job Description:

1. Operations & Governance

• Implement the CCO strategy and roadmap approved by the CCO membership.
• Report to Steering Committee (COMEX) and members on programmatic and financial progress.
• Ensure compliance with policies and donor requirements.
• Manage Secretariat staff (national & international).
• Represent INGOs interests at national and global levels.
• Facilitate collaboration and information sharing among INGOs.
• Oversee office operations, budgeting, and accountability.
• Support the smooth functioning of the CCO governance structure and systems in close collaboration with the Steering Committee and wider CCO membership.
• Maintain relationships with host agency (WV CAR) as per MoU.

2. Strategic Coordination & Representation

• Facilitate coordination and engagement with INGOs, UN agencies, government entities, and strategic partners to ensure aligned and effective collaboration.
• Organize and facilitate high-level meetings, coordination forums, and thematic working groups.
• Strengthen engagement between INGOs and civil society, including national NGOs, to promote inclusive and locally driven responses.
• Represent INGO interests in key coordination platforms, including the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), donor groups, and advisory boards, etc.
• Actively participate in high-level meetings, external forums, and networking events to advance strategic partnerships.
• Engage proactively with donors, UN agencies, government authorities, and diplomatic actors to support advocacy and resource mobilization.
• Ensure strong external positioning and strategic influence aligned with the CCO’s priorities and objectives.
• Maintain accountability to INGO members by ensuring transparency, consultation, and responsiveness to their needs and perspectives.
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3. Advocacy, Policy & Communications

• Liaise and advocate with relevant authorities and government bodies to address operational challenges faced by humanitarian actors, ensuring timely resolution of access, compliance, and coordination issues.
• Execute the implementation of the member-approved CCO advocacy strategy.
• Support development of policy positions and briefs.
• Coordinate with advocacy working groups.
• Identify advocacy opportunities at national and international levels.
• Influence policy through evidence-based communication in line with CCO’s strategy.

• Promote Nexus approaches linking humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding efforts.
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4. Project Management & Resource Mobilization

• Oversee high-quality project implementation and donor reporting
• Update CCO workplans as needed
• Ensure compliance with policies and donor requirements
• Manage consultants, researchers or other external support hired to advance specific pieces of work under the CCO programs and strategy.
• Identify funding opportunities to ensure the financial sustainability and viability of the CCO.
• Lead the development of CCO funding proposals, concept notes, and grant applications.

5. Information Sharing & Analysis

• Provide analysis on humanitarian and political context, as needed
• Support coordination through data and evidence
• Maintain communication channels and membership platforms
• Supervise website, branding, and communication tools

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6. Human Resources

• Manage Secretariat staff (national and international), performance, and development.
• Ensure staff care and team cohesion of the Secretariat staff.

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7. Accountability to Beneficiaries

• Promote accountability to affected populations.
• Ensure alignment with humanitarian, recovery and development standards and principles.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or

Certification

• Master’s degree in international relations, political science, development, or related field

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Required Professional Experience

• Minimum 7 years in humanitarian or conflict settings
• Senior leadership or coordination experience (Country Director or previous Forum Coordination experience or equivalent preferred)
• Proven experience in advocacy and multi-stakeholder coordination
• Experience managing multicultural teams

Required Language(s)

• Fluent in French and English (written and verbal)

Required travel and/or work environment accommodations

• Based in Bangui with approximately 15% travel

Position’s physical requirements

• Ability to work under intense pressure and in rudimentary conditions.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications

• Experience in CAR or Central Africa
• Knowledge of humanitarian law and reform systems
• Experience managing NGO platforms or coalitions
• Strong understanding of conflict sensitivity and protection
• Advanced computer literacy

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted