
LOCAL Humanitarian Response Roster
Local organisations are typically the first to react to disasters yet the last to receive funding. Frequently, international agencies utilise these organisations as inexpensive implementers, leading to staff attrition and exclusion from decision-making.
LOCAL Humanitarian Response Roster
A National Roster for Humanitarian Response
What is the Humanitarian Response Roster?
What is its Purpose?
Why is it Necessary?
Who Can Be a Part of It?
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Who Can Join the Roster?
Individuals with the following skills and capabilities are encouraged to join:
Coordinator/Team Leader
Programme Support Officer
Security Officer
Communication Officer
Finance Officer
Psychosocial Support Officer
Camp Coordination and Camp Management
Cash and Voucher Work Expert
Livelihood Expert
Procurement Officer
Protection Officer
Medical Professionals (doctors, nurses)
HR Professionals
Structural Engineers
WASH Experts
IT Professionals
Gender Expert (Gender Based Violence)

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Why Organizations Should Leverage the LOCAL Roster
Finding the right expertise and resources in an emergency can be challenging. The LOCAL Roster provides on-demand access to experienced professionals and partner organizations equipped to support humanitarian response efforts.
Rapid Deployment
Access trained professionals within 24-48 hours for disaster response and emergency relief.
Diverse Expertise
Connect with sector-specific experts in public health, disaster management, logistics, shelter, technology, and more.
Cost-Effective & Efficient
No need to build internal capacity for every skill—tap into a pre-vetted network of experts when needed.
Flexible & Scalable Solutions
Whether you need a single expert or a full emergency response team, the roster can scale based on your needs.
Strengthened Response
Ensure timely, high-quality interventions by leveraging verified, skilled professionals and grassroots organizations.
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Who can apply?
Join the LOCAL Roster and play a crucial role in strengthening India’s humanitarian response.

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LOCAL provides access to a wide range of skilled professionals and organizations ready to support immediate and long-term response efforts.
Are you an organization in need of trained professionals or technical expertise for an emergency or humanitarian project?