Job Description
The role will provide expert knowledge in the given areas, especially to developing strategic partnerships and positioning Start Network within the wider anticipation and disaster risk finance architecture.
The role will also provide leadership to the overall globally dispersed team and undertake senior level engagement with Start Members, donors and the broader humanitarian system . You will work closely with the Head of Start Funds, as well as the Operational and Technical Leads for Anticipation and Risk Financing and other colleagues to ensure integration across the network.
We are looking for a candidate with the creativity, energy and technical know-how to continue to drive this work forward, supporting member NGOs to move from reactive to more proactive ways of managing humanitarian crises.
Main Accountabilities
- Lead the evolution of the Crisis Anticipation & Risk Financing strategy for the Start Network, working directly with the Start Network Executive Team
- Lead representation of the Start Network in key technical forums and research initiatives, working closely with the Start Network Chief Executive Officer
- Work with the Head of Start Funds, and the Operations Lead, develop the overarching strategy for any new areas of work
- Oversee the design and piloting of the Start Financing Facility as Start Network's framework for taking risk financing to scale, including digital technology for scaling
- Oversee advocacy in relation to crisis anticipation and risk financing, working closely with the Start Network Head of Communications and Digital and the Chief Executive Officer
- Support the development of fundraising activities on behalf of the Start Network, building relationships with key donors, including working with other Network Members (to grow the number of grant custodians)
- Provide vision, strategic leadership, and stability to all staff within the team and support alignment with the wider Start Network vision and Strategy