A Bridge Between Humanitarian Actors

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.

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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.

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.

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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.