1. Coordination of Outputs and Knowledge Production

• Lead on the editing, review, and publishing processes for online articles, the Humanitarian Exchange magazine, and research-based network papers.
• Coordinate the design and development of visual content, infographics, and other knowledge-sharing products.
• Manage and facilitate innovative knowledge production processes, ensuring collaboration with local actors and diverse contributors

Work closely with the HoDP on strategic implementation of the HPN 2025-2028 vision and the development of a partnership approach, including supporting knowledge production with local practitioners within partner networks.

• Support the organisation and implementation of HPN Partnership Group meetings and outcomes and HPN Advisory Group meetings and outcomes, such as action plans and strategic decisions.
• Develop and manage relationships with external collaborators, consultants and contributors.
• Represent HPN at meetings, conferences and external events

PURPOSE OF JOB

The HPN Coordinator will be responsible for the organisation and management of the outputs, productions and collaborations of the network. This includes coordination of the editing and publishing of online articles, the Humanitarian Exchange magazine, research-based network papers, and associated visual products and infographics. In addition, the HPN Coordinator will lead on initiating and managing innovative knowledge production processes and outputs with local actors.
The HPN Coordinator will also support the shift of HPN to a partnership-based network of global, regional and national networks of local practitioners in various humanitarian contexts. To achieve this, the HPN Coordinator will work closely with the Head of Development and Partnerships (HoDP) to develop the HPN Partnership Group and HPN Advisory Group and to support the network’s operation and engagement to achieve its mission. This includes contributing to the design and operations of the emerging model.
Reporting to the HPN HoDP, the HPN Coordinator will have a significant degree of autonomy in management, coordination and design thinking . The coordinator will work closely with HPN’s partners and HPG team members, particularly the Policy and Communications (PAC) team, as well as external collaborators and consultants, as needed.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordination of Outputs and Knowledge Production

• Lead on the editing, review, and publishing processes for online articles, the Humanitarian Exchange magazine, and research-based network papers.
• Coordinate the design and development of visual content, infographics, and other knowledge-sharing products.
• Manage and facilitate innovative knowledge production processes, ensuring collaboration with local actors and diverse contributors.

1. Network Collaboration and Partnership Development

Work closely with the HoDP on strategic implementation of the HPN 2025-2028 vision and the development of a partnership approach, including supporting knowledge production with local practitioners within partner networks.

• Support the organisation and implementation of HPN Partnership Group meetings and outcomes and HPN Advisory Group meetings and outcomes, such as action plans and strategic decisions.
• Develop and manage relationships with external collaborators, consultants and contributors.
• Represent HPN at meetings, conferences and external events.

1. Network Operations and Engagement

• Lead on the coordination and support the day-to-day operations of the network, ensuring efficient and inclusive communication and collaboration.
• Act as a central point of contact for network members, providing guidance, support and information.
• Lead on the organisation of meetings, events and webinars related the network and by its partners, ensuring actionable follow-ups.
• Develop materials such as updates, newsletters and reports to enhance member engagement and coordinate dissemination with HPG’s PAC team.
• Manage the operational and administrative processes to streamline the network’s functioning and improve sustainability.

All staff are expected to:

• Positively support equality of opportunity both within ODI Global and externally.
• Help maintain a safe working environment and take responsibility for their own and colleagues’ Health and Safety.
• Undertake such other duties within the scope of their post as may be requested by their Manager.