Asia Displacement Solutions Platform (ADSP) Specialist

The ADSP Specialist supports the Asia Displacement Solutions Platform focusing on the Afghanistan displacement axis. Responsibilities include supporting research, dissemination of evidence-based products, organizing capacity strengthening events, and providing administrative support to ensure compliance with donor and DRC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support research activities on the Afghanistan displacement axis including procurement, implementation, and review processes
• Support dissemination of ADSP evidence-based products through events and communications
• Keep abreast of publications, events and trends related to Afghan displacement and inform ADSP members
• Contribute to design and delivery of capacity strengthening and learning events for practitioners, advocates, policymakers and donors
• Support organization of ADSP Afghanistan Displacement Sub-Regional Working Group meetings including agenda setting, note taking and follow-up
• Assist in communications with ADSP members in Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan and with partners
• Contribute content to ADSP quarterly Newsletters focusing on Afghan Displacement axis
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Head of ADSP including drafting, payments follow-up, admin support and reporting

Requirements

• University degree essential, master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 4 years of experience working in similar position, preferably with non-governmental organizations or civil society
• Understanding of displacement-related issues is essential
• Previous knowledge of humanitarian, development and solutions programming is highly preferred
• Previous experience conducting trainings and learning events is highly desirable
• Excellent communication skills are essential, particularly fluent written and spoken English
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to respect deadlines are a requirement
• Bachelor’s degree required in social science, international law, forced displacement or humanitarian studies
• Master’s Degree desirable
• English – written and spoken – a high level of fluency required

Skills

• Displacement Issues Understanding
• Humanitarian Programming
• Development Programs
• Solutions Programming
• Training Delivery
• Learning Facilitation
• Research Support
• Evidence Dissemination
• Capacity Strengthening
• Administrative Support
• Donor Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Organizational Skills
• Deadline Management
• English Writing
• English Speaking

Languages

English