About the NGO Coordination Support Office:

The earthquake of 12 January 2010 in Haiti has resulted in humanitarian aid
being provided by a wide range of individuals, countries (their militaries
and civil protection units), and organizations. ICVA and InterAction have
set up an NGO coordination support office (NSCO) to add value to the work of
the broader humanitarian community and particularly NGOs – local, national,
and international, including community based organizations. The support
office is meant to make the work of NGOs easier and is adapting in a manner
that prevents duplication with other existing functions, mechanisms, or
positions, particularly agency-specific staff and systems being developed by
NGOs themselves. The NCSO is ensuring linkages with existing mechanisms,
including outside of the country

Responsibilities:

The NGO Liaison Officer for Humanitarian Coordination will be the primary
liaison between the NGO Coordination Support Office (NCSO), the
international NGO and Haitian NGO community, and the Office of the UN
Humanitarian Coordinator (UNHC). The NGO Liaison Officer for Humanitarian
Coordination will:

  1. Facilitate the timely exchange of information between the UNHC and
  NGOs;
  2. Attend UN meetings as requested by the UNHC and provide updates from
  NGOs;
  3. Report back to NGOs through the NCSO regarding developments within the
  Office of the UNHC;
  4. Provide information on relevant issues to NGOs unable to attend HCT
  meetings;
  5. Attend weekly NCSO meetings;
  6. Provide written/oral translation between Creole, French and English,
  as necessary;
  7. Work in coordination with the NGO Outreach Officer for Haitian
  Institutions as necessary.
  8. Perform other duties required by the mission, as directed

Candidate Requirements/Qualifications:

  1. BA/BS, preferably in a relevant area, e.g.:  international relations
  or economics.
  2. 4 years experience working with NGOs. Experience with the UN a plus.
  3. Ability to speak and write in English, French and Creole.
  4. Ability to objectively and fairly represent the views of the wider NGO
  community.
  5. Computer proficiency with Microsoft office, particularly Excel or
  other spreadsheet program.
  6. Quantitative skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
  7. Good interpersonal skills and judgment.
  8. Time Commitment: two month contract, with the possibility to extend.

About the Position:

Position Title:
NGO Liaison Officer for Humanitarian Coordination


Position Type:
Casual Contract

Location:
Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Reporting to:
Director, NGO Coordination Support Office

2010-06-21