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What motivated you (or your organization) to become involved in peace and conflict resolution?

To work in a greater inter regional connectivity for promoting and reinforcing mutual cooperation through exchange of information and doing multidisciplinary research for the advancement of science, ethics and human development.

Please feel free to provide a short bio about yourself or the work of your organization (no more than 3 paragraphs)

The motivation described above mentions the short bio about me. I've to work in the sectors of global public health, peace, human rights and development.

Please list the countries and/or regions in which you (or your organization) have direct and significant expertise

I've worked in Pakistan.

Job Title: Humanitarian Coordinator, National NGO’s.

Job Description & Activities:
· Leadership

o Formulating Strategies, Applying Humanitarian Principles and Norms
§ Develop strategic plans for the achievement of the humanitarian goals, in collaboration with the humanitarian country team, building in appropriate contingencies
§ Demonstrate an excellent understanding of humanitarian principles, standards and mandates
§ Develop strategy with view to improved access, delivery of assistance and protection of affected populations
§ Develop strategy taking agency mandates into account
§ Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the complex interrelationships of factors which impact on international humanitarian assistance
§ Anticipate new trends and identify opportunities to promote the goals of the humanitarian community
§ Address underlying complex issues that have the potential to impact the implementation of the vision
§ Take an active role in developing and articulating a clear and coherent identity for the entire humanitarian community and build commitment to this inside and outside of the UN

o Deciding and Initiating Action
§ Identify urgent decisions, and make decisions quickly when necessary
§ Make necessary difficult decisions under pressure, even in the absence of complete information
§ Accept responsibility for own decisions and actions
§ Act on own initiative with confidence and without prompting
§ Accept appropriate responsibility for staff within organizational parameters, including (but not limited to) security and workplace climate
§ Take action quickly when appropriate
§ Take calculated risks on the basis of adequate information and analysis
§ Modify decisions when necessary, in light of new information

· Managing Relationships

o Relating and Networking
§ Actively and successfully attempt to build rapport and trust with people on a personal level during one to one contact
§ Use an understanding of the broader organizational and/or country context to build rapport and understanding with staff, members of the UN country team, other humanitarian stakeholders and national stakeholders
§ Relate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization
§ Systematically and effectively build networks of contacts inside the humanitarian system and with appropriate stakeholders in the country of operation
§ Systematically build support for own initiatives or plans within the UN system and with key stakeholders
§ Facilitate the resolution of conflict between others
§ Use tact and diplomacy to manage disagreements
§ Make decisions taking into account the consequences of decisions on other stakeholders

o Fostering Humanitarian Teamwork
§ Build and maintain partnerships on the basis of transparent communication
§ Promote team effectiveness rather than any individual or agency interest
§ Promote a sense of team spirit by encouraging collaboration, cooperation and open communication among all the members of the humanitarian country team
§ Encourage buy-in and a sense of shared responsibility by delegating responsibilities to members of the country team as appropriate
§ Encourage frank dialogue and discussion throughout the humanitarian community while maintaining respectful interactions
§ Support others, facilitate their work, and defend them in order to contribute to the effectiveness of humanitarian action, recognizing others mandates
§ Share knowledge, information and expertise with team members
§ Respect and promote diversity as an asset of the humanitarian community and acknowledge the equality as well as interdependence amongst stakeholders

· Influencing and Representation

o Advocacy and Negotiation
§ Scan the strategic external environment, identify opportunities and threats, stakeholders, and those likely to oppose change, and seek out allies and build partnerships
§ Use an appropriate advocacy mode of action to achieve immediate and sustainable change in the short, medium, and in the long term
§ Use a range of active advocacy approaches
§ Advocate for the inclusion of humanitarian principles in existing structures and processes
§ Use complex and multi-layered influencing strategies to negotiate access, enable humanitarian assistance, and ensure protection
§ Negotiate skillfully in difficult situations and settle differences with minimum noise. Aware of and understand own negotiation styles and preferences. Assertive and decisive, as well as diplomatic. Win concessions without damaging relationships
§ Understand motivations of counterparts, the tactics commonly used in negotiations and the appropriate means to counter them. Fashion creative solutions that satisfy all parties
§ Act fairly and unbiasly and able to build trust between negotiation partners

What is your current country of residence (or location of your organization)?

Pakistan

What is your current job (and organization) and/or where and what field are you studying?

I'm studying Masters of Public Health (MPH) at Lugansk State Medical University, Lugansk, Ukraine

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://www.ipb.org

What is one of your favorite websites in the field? (please provide one answer per box)

http://www.wma.net

Which are your primary sectoral areas of expertise (or the primary sectoral areas of your organization) ?

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Democratization, Development, Dialogue, Diplomacy, Education, Environment, Gender, Health, Human Rights, Information and Communication Technology, Internally Displaced, Humanitarian Relief, Organizational Development, Peacekeeping, Psychosocial, Refugees, Security, Social Entreprenuership, Terrorism

Which are your primary skills areas(or the primary skill areas of your organization)?

Capacity Building, Communication, Curriculum Development, Evaluation, Information Technology, Program Administration, Program Implemenation, Research, Qualitative Skills, Quantitative Skills, Training