Coordinator, Humanitarian Practice, InterAction, Washington, DC
InterAction -
Washington, DC,
US
Coordinator, Humanitarian Practice
Date Posted: 2024-06-15
Job description
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 Program Coordinator for Humanitarian Practice supports InterAction's Country Response Working Groups and the HPP-Practice team through communications with members, facilitating and/or taking notes for working group meetings, supporting country response collective advocacy initiatives, as well as supporting Practice staff, working group co-chairs and members with developing policy and programmatic briefing documents, conducting research and data analysis, and producing other relevant outputs and outcomes that contribute to InterAction country working groups and other HPP-Practice country response operational priorities. The Program Coordinator also leads the management of the HPP team's core BHA grant. This includes proposal development, programmatic reporting, as well as facilitating consistent and productive communication with the donor and InterAction's Finance team.
This position resides within InterAction's Humanitarian Practice Team within the Humanitarian Policy and Practice Department, reports to the Program Manager for Humanitarian Practice, and collaborates with InterAction staff across the Humanitarian; Global Development, Policy, and Learning; Membership and Communications; Finance and Administration; and People and Culture; as well as with InterAction country working group members.
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
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory Responsibilities
The position supervises employees.
Compensation
The minimum salary is: $60,000. InterAction additionally offers an excellent benefits package.
Expected Start Date
July 1st, 2024
Reports to
Program Manager, 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.
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 Program Coordinator for Humanitarian Practice supports InterAction's Country Response Working Groups and the HPP-Practice team through communications with members, facilitating and/or taking notes for working group meetings, supporting country response collective advocacy initiatives, as well as supporting Practice staff, working group co-chairs and members with developing policy and programmatic briefing documents, conducting research and data analysis, and producing other relevant outputs and outcomes that contribute to InterAction country working groups and other HPP-Practice country response operational priorities. The Program Coordinator also leads the management of the HPP team's core BHA grant. This includes proposal development, programmatic reporting, as well as facilitating consistent and productive communication with the donor and InterAction's Finance team.
This position resides within InterAction's Humanitarian Practice Team within the Humanitarian Policy and Practice Department, reports to the Program Manager for Humanitarian Practice, and collaborates with InterAction staff across the Humanitarian; Global Development, Policy, and Learning; Membership and Communications; Finance and Administration; and People and Culture; as well as with InterAction country working group members.
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
- Facilitate the work of select InterAction Humanitarian Working Groups and lead on specific work streams and activities, including facilitation of working groups meetings and member check-ins as relevant.
- Liaise with external counterparts in the US government, UN agencies and other NGO consortia, and to facilitate inter-agency liaison, coordination, and collaboration, in relation to select InterAction Humanitarian Working Groups.
- Organize events, such as workshops, roundtable discussions, and other events and meetings in close collaboration with other HPP staff and members domestically and internationally.
- Represent InterAction at external meetings, including with InterAction members and other stakeholders.
- Proactively identify opportunities for Humanitarian working group learning and engagement on humanitarian priorities.
- Maintain up to date HPP email lists for relevant thematic issues and countries. Write, edit, vet, and disseminate email communications for the lists from the HPPC email accounts.
- Provide logistical and research support for humanitarian practice team field missions.
- Assist and support members of HPP Team, including the Vice President, on an as-needed basis. This includes the submission of team travel requests to BHA.
- Manage HPP engagement tracker to ensure accurate indicator reporting for the grant.
- Support the NGO Coordination workstream in a variety of ways, including annual Forum planning, supporting, and maintaining the NGO Fora community of practice, and other tasks, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in related field
- 3 years of non-profit or NGO work experience within international humanitarian assistance.
- Experience in proposal development, grant writing and reporting.
- Experience working as part of a team and facilitating cross-team collaboration.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to effectively communicate on technical or complex topics to non-experts and experts.
- Ability to effectively manage data, communication, and work products across multiple platforms Commitment to the mission and values of InterAction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of international issues, particularly those related to the field of humanitarian response in armed conflict and natural disaster.
- Experience and interest in advocacy and communications strategy development and implementation.
- Experience in donor relations, project management and budgeting.
- 1-2 years of field level experience is preferable.
- Experience with grant reporting portals
Supervisory Responsibilities
The position supervises employees.
Compensation
The minimum salary is: $60,000. InterAction additionally offers an excellent benefits package.
Expected Start Date
July 1st, 2024
Reports to
Program Manager, 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.