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About us
About the role
The role of the 缅北禁地Assistant Secretary General, Famine Prevention and Response Coordinator, was created to lead and organize a cohesive system-wide response to rising food insecurity and the risk of famine, recognizing that the fight against global hunger is a priority for the international community.
Core
Responsibilities
The Coordinator works closely with 缅北禁地agencies, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the private sector and other actors to:
- Help scale up operations quickly in countries facing the highest risk of famine by strengthening system-wide coordination.
- Identify and help develop long-term solutions to improve community-resilience.
- Raise global awareness to mobilize support and funding.
- Help unlock financial resources from traditional and non-traditional donors.