ENNA Coordinator

The Swedish committee for Afghanistan (SCA) is looking for ENNA Coordinator Posted at ENNA office in Brussels ENNA The European Network of NGOs in Afghanistan (ENNA) coordinates joint European policy & advocacy work of its 17 member agencies, 4 Associates and their Afghan counterparts.Most member agencies have a long-term engagement in development assistance and/or humanitarian aid in Afghanistan; some have been active in the country over three decades. The ENNA Secretariat, headed by the ENNA Manager, is responsible for: gathering information and analyzing developments in Europe-Afghanistan policy making.The ENNA Secretariat comprises 3 staff members and 1 Special Advisor.The ENNA Secretariat will be based in Stockholm and Brussels, the main office is with SCA in their Stockholm Management Office. Scope of Work Directly responsible to the ENNA Manager.The ENNA Coordinator is focal point for ENNA?s work in Brussels.The post-holder will build and maintain a network of contacts with senior staff in EC, European Parliament, External Action Service, NATO HQ as well as country delegations to the EU and to NATO.The ENNA Coordinator will also establish a good working relationship with all ENNA members.Information from members and Brussels-based contacts will feed into planning of focused policy and advocacy projects and planning of events.The post-holder will coordinate an extensive programme of events in Brussels and member states during a three year cycle.She/he facilitates coherent NGO policy and advocacy work involving members and partners.Targeted fundraising is also part of this role.The ENNA Coordinator is responsible for daily management of the Brussels office.Entry Requirements Qualifications: University Degree at post-graduate level or other evidence of highly developed analytical and research skills.Preferably in international development. Experience: - At least two years of relevant work experience in multi-agency coordination and event coordination with a sound understanding of policy and advocacy work.- At least two years of working at senior level within an international NGO or similar organisation.- Experience of financial monitoring and reporting.- Experience from work in a post-conflict environment and in Muslim countries is an advantage.See full ad with the position's responsibilities at www.sak.se Application information Last date for application: 14 July 2010 Contract period: 1 September 2010 ?Please note CVs will not be accepted. More information about SCA can be found on our web sites www.sak.se and www.swedishcommittee.org.More information about ENNA is found on www.ennanet.eu