Humanitarian Advisor

Do you want to change the world? Diakonias International Programs Department is looking for an advisor to help develop our humanitarian work strategically and operationally. We offer you an exciting job in an international organization that makes a difference!
Diakonia is a Swedish non-profit organization for international development cooperation and humanitarian assistance. Diakonia supports over 350 partner organisations in 26 countries – in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Diakonia operates on feminist principles and a human rights-based approach. The basis for our work is people’s right and desire to improve and change the world. Our focus areas are human rights, democracy and gender justice. Since the beginning of 2021 Diakonia is working with a new strategy, containing four movements that will lead to an interesting and exciting journey for the organization. The principals for Diakonia are The Uniting Church in Sweden and the Swedish Alliance Mission.
Role & responsibilities:
As Humanitarian Advisor you will take a global role in developing Diakonia’s humanitarian work. You are part of the International Program Department’s team of global advisors and report to the Deputy Director. You will work closely with colleagues in Diakonia’s regional and country offices, as well as with partners, donors and networks. Your responsibilities include:
• Provide technical guidance in developing humanitarian projects and programmes.
• Facilitate learning, experience-sharing and synergies globally.
• Develop humanitarian donor relations and fundraising.
• Develop Diakonia’s work on triple nexus and resilience.
• Manage Diakonia’s humanitarian project fund.
Experience & qualifications:
We are looking for a solution-oriented and creative person, with an analytical mind and the ability to communicate effectively. You value working in teams and are flexible and responsible. You also have:
• University degree related to humanitarian assistance or relevant area.
• Deep knowledge in humanitarian program design and management, including humanitarian accountability.
• Experience in humanitarian work in collaboration with civil society organizations and networks.
• Experience in gender, environmental and conflict mainstreaming in humanitarian interventions.
• Life experience or international posting in Diakonia countries or similar context.
• Proficiency in English, speaking and writing.
This is a plus:
• Experience in working with prevention of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse; and/or child safeguarding.
• Experience in crisis management such as climate-related disasters and/or violent conflicts.
• Experience in humanitarian advocacy work.
• Proficiency in Swedish, Spanish, French, Arabic and/or Portuguese.
We offer:
We offer you an exciting job in an international environment, where you become part of a culture that characterized by our core values: solidarity, justice, courage, commitment and accountability.
Location: Place of recidence. Preferable, Stockholm Alvik, Sweden. Some international travels are expected.
Start date: As soon as possible.
Employment type: Permanent full-time employment, probationary employment is applied.
Application:
We ask you to send us your CV and cover letter in English. For this role tests and background check will be included, and interviews may start before the end of the application period.
We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and strive to recruit staff with different perspectives, experiences and competences. Diakonia is committed to provide a safe environment for all employees and the rights holders that we work with and support, with zero tolerance against breaches of this commitment.
Contact information
If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact:
Recruiter: Stina Hauschildt, stina.hauschildt@diakonia.se
Union representatives (Sweden):
Unionen: Joakim Wohlfeil, joakim.wohlfeil@diakonia.se, +46 (0)70 515 61 45
Akademikerföreningen: Julle Bergenholtz-Foglander, julle.bergenholtzfoglander@diakonia.se, +46 (0)76-5011744
Diakonia is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on quality, accountability and transparency. 
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