Network Engagement Officer
Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
Team: Network Development and Member Engagement
Salary: £29,631 - £31,113 per annum if based in the UK (if globally based, salary will be adjusted based on the local market)
Location: UK or Start Network countries of operation for a member secondment (Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bangladesh, Guatemala, India, Pakistan, Senegal, Philippines, Kenya, Somalia)
Closing: 11:59pm, 19th Jul 2023 BST
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The Network Engagement Officer works to help realise the emergence of locally-led humanitarian hubs around the world, connected by Start Network. It is at the heart of the transition we are making within Start Network to becoming a decentralised and locally-led Network of Networks.
This person will be responsible for coordinating the hubs and the people who drive them; supporting them practically and operationally through incubation into independent entities; and working to spread the word and share learning gained along the way.
Please note that currently we can offer a 12 months fixed-term employment contract but there is a possibility of extension, and more information will be provided during the interview stage.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Hub Operations, Management and Coordination
● End-to-end coordination of the Hub Incubation Fund process and other Hub funding and support mechanisms
● Internal operational coordination across Start Network teams on Hub-related initiatives, communications and Hub-managed funds
● Support the Network Development Team on contracting, operational and compliance processes, including developing and maintaining contracts with Hubs, member agencies and consultants.
Hub Support and Engagement
● In coordination with Senior Network Development Advisors, support hubs through the hub development process, with a particular focus on operational issues
● Work with Membership Officer to support Hubs to bring on board new members
● Support hubs to engage with Start Network digital infrastructures, including training & sensitisation, and close engagement
● Management of hub-related digital platforms and tools
● Work closely with the Governance and Membership Team where needed to ensure strong coordination across Hub membership issues.
Communications, Learning and Events
● Manage existing and develop new internal and external communications materials, in coordination with the Learning Advisor, Network Development and the Senior Network Development Advisor
● Support the Learning Advisor, Network Development, with rolling out learning initiatives such as surveys or reflection meetings.
● Communication with prospective hubs and enquires about the hubs, sharing materials, in coordination with Senior Network Development Advisor
● Ensure hub members can fully engage with written materials and meetings by managing translation of hub-related content and meeting interpretation
● Organise Hub-related events and meetings
● Support Hubs to navigate internal and external event logistics
● Support internal communications, information sharing and advocacy around Hubs, and active engagement in internal and external meetings and fora