The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.Coordination of INGOs in Yemen is facilitated through the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) that is chaired by the Humanitarian / Resident Coordinator. Participation of INGOs in the HCT is led by a group of four to six INGO Country Directors, who represent the entire INGO community of approximately 50 INGOs that are operational in Yemen.
The constantly changing policies and challenging work environment, alongside the increasing humanitarian and development needs (insert quote from 2025 HNRP) require a coordinated, streamlined and unified response, particularly by international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) operating in Yemen.
Several informal fora such as the Country Directors (CDs) group covering all of Yemen and the Aden-based Field Coordinator / Area Manager / Country Director (FC/AM/CD) coordination group exist, and at field levels such as west coast, Hodeida, Ma’rib, Taiz, Shabwa and Hadhramaut among others, coordination does happen in a systematic and meaningful ways, however there is need for more efficient and adaptive coordination support, including a one-stop centre for information around common positions and Joint Operating Principles (JOPs) for the INGO Community to coalesce around. Support to the HCT CD representatives to be able to more wholistically represent the needs and positions of the INGO community to the HCT, the donor community as well as the authorities in ways that better support the humanitarian needs of the people of Yemen. 
Scope of work
Reporting to the Country Director of the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the INGO Coordinator will be accountable to the HCT CD Representatives and will provide information, support and strategic advice to all INGOs operating in Yemen, ensuring a principled, collective and coordinated approach across the board. 
The position holder will support HCT CD representatives to gather information on collective positions on operational and technical trends, gaps and facilitate coordination efforts amongst INGOs to efficiently and effectively enable their work in Yemen. They will also facilitate efficient communication, including dissemination of information, maintaining an action tracker and serve as a liaison with key actors such as donors and the UN as directed by the HCT CD Representatives. 
Working relations:The position reports administratively to the IRC Country Director, and will refer to the INGO HCT CD Representatives for technical support and direction. Working relationships: INGO Country Directors, INGO technical departments/sectors, Yemen Humanitarian Coordination Group, HCT, RCTs, UN agencies and Donors 
Main responsibilities
• Establish accountability mechanisms and ways of working for this newly established role, including a transparent process for the INGO representation in the HCT• Facilitate regular information sharing and enhance coordination between INGOs operational in Yemen • Act as liaison and focal point for information sharing with, and among, INGOs operating in Yemen, schedule and lead regular coordination meetings: ensuring setting of agendas, sharing of information, minutes, and follow up of actions.• Drive coordination amongst INGOs in Yemen including identifying strategic priorities and resourcing needs. • Support the HCT CD representatives by representing INGOs in meetings with donor governments, the UN, peer NGOs, and other agreed on external stakeholders as directed. Consolidate key issues and talking points from INGOs in advance of meetings; record and disseminate notes following meetings.• Support INGOs in developing and formulating common positioning, messaging and strategies on key humanitarian and operational issues.• Support in mapping INGO presence and technical coverage with a view to developing a gap analysis that will support joint and individual fundraising.• Ensure documentation and/or sharing of lessons learned/best practices on strategic or operational issues and actively share information with other relevant coordination platforms.• Liaise with the Yemen Humanitarian Coordination Group, ensuring key messages are shared and activities and advocacy messages are coordinated and consistent.• Ensure INGOs are kept up-to-date on developments and consolidate feedback to the UN and donors on issues related to the response strategy, management, coordination, and leadership.• Participate in relevant sector working groups and other coordination meetings.• Facilitate enhanced INGO engagement in coordination mechanisms through advocacy for INGO leadership positions, orientations for INGO staff, and other support as needed.• Develop and maintain working contacts with relevant external stakeholders (e.g. RC/HC, UN agencies, donors, national NGOs, etc.)• Follow and undertake analysis on issues relevant to INGOs; synthesize and provide briefings on key concerns for members.• Research and draft policy, position and background/analysis papers on issues, as tasked by the CD Group, and support NGOs in identifying recommendations for moving forward.• Draft and disseminate statements / position-papers as agreed by the CD Group. If relevant and agreed, organize press conferences and manage media relationships.• Provide orientation and other briefings to Yemen-based Country Directors and other interlocutors on Yemen.
Requirements: 
• At least 5 years of experience in a conflict or post-conflict setting with an INGO in a coordination or senior management role. Experience of working in complex humanitarian situations is preferred.• Postgraduate qualifications in international relations, social science, management, human rights or other relevant fields.• Proven high profile management, coordination and advocacy experience in humanitarian context.• Familiarity with humanitarian principles and response architecture (such as UN or INGO-led coordination mechanisms) and key humanitarian policy issues.• Strong understanding of conflict sensitivity and protection.• Knowledge of the Yemen or similar contexts. • Experience in administration and coordination of coalition or secretariat functions a plus.• Strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation and proven diplomacy with all types of stakeholders.• Fluency in English, both written and verbal, with strong writing and editing skills. Knowledge of Arabic is a plus. • Computer proficiency. • Excellent strategic and analytical skills, including ability to synthesize and effectively communicate complex issues.

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