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ICVA is a global network of non-governmental organizations whose mission is to make humanitarian action more principled and effective......
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Since its establishment in 1962, ICVA has grown into a diverse network of more than 160 NGO members operating in 160 countries......
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Our strategy sets the direction of our work to achieve our mission of making humanitarian action more principled and effective.

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The vision of ICVA is a world in which crises-affected populations are effectively protected, assisted, and enabled to rebuild their lives and livelihoods with dignity.

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Current vacancies
1 September, 2024
Current Vacancies
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Founded in 1962, ICVA (International Council of Voluntary Agencies) is a global network of over 160 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) active in 160 countries, operating at global, regional, national and local levels. Our mission is to make humanitarian action more principled and effective by working collectively and independently to influence policy and practice.

ICVA vacancies are also advertised on Twitter and LinkedIn. Follow us there and be the first to know.

ICVA’s selection process includes rigorous background checks and reflects our organizational integrity and commitment to make humanitarian action more principled and effective.

Opportunity:

1. Country Consultant Analyst – Barometer of Localization of Humanitarian Aid in Nigeria

The deadline for applications is 4:00pm (16:00 GMT) 11 October 2024.

2. Information Management Consultant – Barometer of the Localization of Humanitarian aid in Nigeria

The deadline for applications is 4:00pm (16:00 GMT) 11 October 2024.

Paper
5 September, 2024
Cracks in Coordination – Trust and Engagement in Humanitarian Country Teams
Subject / Coordination / Humanitarian /
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This paper provides an overview of the dynamics within Humanitarian Country Teams (HCTs), drawing on insights from over 30 NGO Forum Coordinators working in various humanitarian and nexus settings. The findings reveal significant gaps in areas such as trust, healthy conflict, and commitment within these teams. Addressing these issues could greatly enhance the effectiveness and outcomes of humanitarian responses for affected populations.

Click on the below link to read the paper.

Report
11 September, 2024
Report: 2024 UNICEF – NGO Consultations: Partnering for Children in the Climate Crisis
Subject / Child Rights / Climate & environment /
2024 UNICEF-NGO Consultations
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Co-written by ICVA and UNICEF, the report summarises the content from the six sessions held during the consultations which gathered 145 participants, including representatives from 36 international NGOs, 21 national NGOs, 4 NGO networks, 4 United Nations agencies as well as UNICEF and ICVA colleagues (see full participant list in Annex 3 of the document).

The executive summary outlines seven follow-up actions proposed by ICVA and UNICEF, derived from prioritised recommendations and key points during the two-day event. Additionally, Annex 2 includes participants’ responses to the question, “What does partnership mean to you?”

Watch a short video introducing the UNICEF-NGO Consultations.

Click on the below link to read the report.

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E-learning

DEI
5 December, 2023
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Online Course
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Events

Next Events

Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week – Asia Pacific 2024
14 May, 2024
Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week – Asia Pacific 2024
Subject / Asia region / Localization / Grand Bargain / Humanitarian /
RHPW 2024
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International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA), Asian Disaster Risk Reduction Network (ADRRN), Community World Service Asia (CWSA), and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), are collectively planning a Regional Humanitarian Partnership Week (RHPW) 2024

Theme: Sparking Global Change through Local Solutions in Humanitarian Action

The event will be held from 10 – 12 December 2024.

Venue: Bangkok, Thailand

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