NGO Coordination Advisor

About InterAction 

InterAction is the largest U.S.-based alliance of international non-government organizations (NGOs) and partners. Celebrating our 40th anniversary this year, we mobilize our Members to think and act collectively to serve the world’s poor and vulnerable, with a shared belief that we can make the world a more peaceful, just and prosperous place – together. Using our collective voice and convening power, we seek to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change.

Our Members are premier international global development, humanitarian, and sector-supporting organizations that work in almost every country and manage more than $15.4 billion in programs annually. InterAction’s revenue comes from dues, government, private foundation and corporate grants, and fee-for-service programs. Additional information can be found at www.interaction.org.

Position Description

The NGO Coordination Advisor provides leadership to country-based NGO forums and their steering committees in terms of forum governance and collective advocacy and provides relevant training on an ad hoc basis. To this end, the NGO Coordination Advisor regularly engages with both existing INGO forums and colleagues in countries that are trying to start-up forums to provide a broad range of support and foster connections and collective learnings.

InterAction conducts this work in close collaboration with ICVA and the NGO Coordination Advisor will thus be requested to ensure collaboration with them, especially as they relate to inclusion of/consultation with the National NGO fora which ICVA supports. The incumbent is also expected to work across teams within the Humanitarian Team to ensure synergies between Humanitarian Practice, Policy, Protection, and Shelter and Settlements teams work and relevant areas of collective interest, advocacy, and learning.

Position Type 

Full-time

This is a full-time position based in Washington D.C. InterAction maintains a hybrid work environment and employees are eligible to telework three days a week and work in the office two days a week. There is an expectation that employees will be based in the Washington D.C. region.

Essential Functions 

• Lead InterAction’s NGO forum coordination and support function, including designing strategies for enhanced engagement and innovative support resources.
• Identify knowledge gaps or areas of collective concern either in terms of issues or geography, and lead development of products and policies designed to bridge these
• Lead monthly all forum calls on matter of collective interest
• Convene at least one yearly for a forum meeting
• Contribute to updating and coordinating the NGO coordination website together with ICVA
• Continue to curate and socialize the platform housing for guidance, templates and tools
• Provide regular help desk support through the NGO forum community of practice
• Provide ad hoc support to NGO forums as they are undergoing governance changes
• Provide ad hoc support to NGO forums to creating, updating, or evaluating their structure and their advocacy strategies
• Provide support to NGO advocacy tours passing through the U.S. in close collaboration with the USG-facing members of the practice team
• Identify gaps in terms of tools and resources that could support forums and contribute to closing them
• Support the proposal development and reporting on existing grants related to this project as well as actively seek additional funding for this component of the team’s work in coordination with the humanitarian team’s leadership
• Other tasks as requested and relevant

Minimum Qualifications 

• Master’s degree in international relations, political science, management or other relevant field, or equivalent work experience
• 10 years of work experience within international humanitarian assistance, with a minimum of 3 years of field-based experience
• Previous experience in coordination activities involving key stakeholders in humanitarian response (INGOs, local NGOs, UN, donors, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of the UN system, particularly around the IASC and its affiliated bodies
• Familiarity with current issues in the humanitarian sector. Including complex emergency response, natural disaster response, security, civil military relations, disaster risk reduction, and staff care
• Meeting facilitation skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal kills and experience managing the needs and interests of diverse constituencies
• Availability for domestic and international travel

Preferred Qualifications 

• Preferably 10 years of work experience within international humanitarian assistance, with a minimum of 3 years of field-based experience in a coordination or country-program leadership role
• Previous experience at the field level in coordination activities involving key stakeholders in humanitarian response (INGOs, local NGOs, UN, donors, etc.)

Supervisory Responsibilities 

The position supervises one employee.

Compensation 

Salary range $90,000 - $120,000 per year, commensurate with skills and experience.

InterAction offers three CareFirst medical insurance plans and an excellent benefits package. Available plans include an HMO, Point of Service and PPO option. The HMO plan is 100% employer paid for employees at all coverage levels.

Expected Start Date 

October 1st, 2024

Reports to 

Director, Humanitarian Practice

Travel 

Minimal

In addition 

InterAction is an equal opportunity employer that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. InterAction does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, and individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws.

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period.

InterAction does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of InterAction and InterAction will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

To Apply 

Please submit a cover letter and resume. All applications must be submitted through ADP for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered.