Syrian NGO Alliance (SNA) Coordinator
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM
In April 2014, Syrian NGOs working in providing humanitarian assistance realized the need for a solid and harmonized voice standing for the humanitarian violations and lack of sufficient support for the Syrian people. As a result, a constantly expanding alliance of Syrian humanitarian NGOs have been formed, currently consisting of twenty NGOs. The primary mandate of the Syrian NGO Alliance (SNA) is Advocacy, and its core objectives and purpose revolve around it. SNA Advocates for the issues that affect, but are not limited to, dignity, safety, security and livelihood of the Syrian people.
The Syrian NGO Alliance is a voluntary body, governed by membership criteria that complies with international humanitarian standards. SNA aims to effectively participate in decision-making for a better effect, qualitative, equitable and efficient humanitarian response. The purpose is to provide a joint platform for SNGOs to collaborate and build consensus about the strategic issues confronting Syria’s Humanitarian Response. The SNA aspires to be an inclusive, representative and independent alliance that is out in front of key humanitarian issues and recognized as a leading actor in the humanitarian community for Syria, helping to enable a functional, integrated structured response that better identifies and serves the most vulnerable.
The core function of the SNA is to facilitate coordination among members by:
(a) Identifying strategic issues,
(b) Advocating for common positions with a unified and consistent voice to influence policy and decision-making,
(c) Sharing information, and
(d) Engaging and Representing the alliance with external stakeholders at all levels.
MAIN OBJECTIVES OF POSITION:
The SNA Coordinator will be involved in all aspects of supporting and leading humanitarian coordination activities for the Syrian NGO Alliance based in Turkey.
TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES:
The SNA secretariat coordinator is responsible for facilitating coordination between the SNA members including sharing of information between members, and external stakeholders according to guidelines set out by the SNA, additionally, the SNA secretariat coordinator will represent and advocate for the agreed interest of the SNA in external meetings and to external stakeholders in close collaboration with the NGO community. The SNA secretariat coordinator is also responsible for the general management of the SNA secretariat and the support services that are provided through this structure, including day-to-day management of:
Information management officer
Administrative officer
The SNA coordinator supports the work of the SNA through the following key tasks:
Secretariat quality and management
Strategic and day-to-day management of the staff, office and budget ensuring timely reporting
Participates in planning processes in coordination with the humanitarian liaison group HLG and the Intersect or coordination group ICCG
Increases and enhances the engagement of and input from INGOs
Coordination and communication
Ensures transparent coordination mechanisms ad regular information sharing between NGOs with adherence to the information management guidelines that have been agreed upon by the membership
Provides a conduit for liaison between the members and external stakeholders such as the Syria regional INGO Forum (SIRF), the UN, the NGO Forum, and donor representatives.
Schedules NGO community meetings and NGO forum steering community meetings, drafts agendas, invites external speakers and follows up on relevant action points including the distribution of meeting minutes.
Also, the SNA steering committee members represent the SNA at key meetings with donors, the UN and other stakeholders.
Encourage an active and open dialogue between the NGO secretariat and the NGO community including Syrian NGOs coordination platforms and networks
HLG and ICCG Representation responsibilities
Initiate other coordination and information sharing mechanisms among SNA members, as appropriate, to ensure effective and consistent representation of the broader group
Share the HLG agenda with SNA members
Share proposals for the HLG and ICCG agenda with the chair of the HLG
Prepare and distribute notes of the meetings to the SNAs for their review
Review the HLG secretariat draft minutes to ensure that comments and questions raised at the meetings are reflected in the minutes
Partnership relations
Work to ensure effective collaboration between international and Syrian NGOs
Provides a functional relationship with the Syrian and international fora
Liaise with NGO coordination platforms in neighbouring countries in the region such as the SURF
Provide an accessible first point of contact for general inquiries regarding the work of NGOs in northern Syria
Provides information, briefings, and presentations on the function and structure of the SNA
Maintain strong partner relations and engages in the identification of new potential NGO members
Develops productive relationships with key individuals in relevant government as required in close collaboration with the SNA steering committee, including ministries, civil society, counterpart institutions, the foreign and local NGO community, UN Missions, diplomatic missions, other donors, etc.
Human resources management
Provide leadership and direction, promote professional working relationships, and encourage staff.
Lead regular internal coordination meetings and secure staff support.
Conduct regular performance appraisals identifying capacity-building needs and further career objectives, follow-up, and maintain updated job descriptions
Respect and apply all the PSEA principles and show high commitment to report any SEA action.
Note: the above-mentioned vital responsibilities/accountabilities are illustrative ones. Other future responsibilities/accountability may be assigned to the job depending on the department’s organizational
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Provide leadership and direction, promote professional working relationships, and encourage staff.
Lead regular internal coordination meetings and secure staff support.
Conduct regular performance appraisals identifying capacity-building needs and further career objectives, follow-up, and maintain updated job descriptions
Identify and resolve staff conflicts and concerns in a timely manner Minimum Requirements
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Minimum 5 years of related experience in NGOs or INGOs.
Fluency in English and Arabic, and knowledge of the Turkish language is an assets.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
University degree in a relevant field.
IhsanRD shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
Interested applicants should submit their applications by (Clicking Here!) before the application closing by the end of 04.08.2022 and must include the following:
A curriculum vitae.
The contact details for two references (one of them should be a current employer.)
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Unsuccessful applications will neither be acknowledged nor returned. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.