humanitarian coordinator
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S: IPI – https://bit.ly/2SHi0Q4 (last access: 4 January 2019); RCO – https://bit.ly/2R9cZTC (last access: 4 January 2019).

N: 1- humanitarian (adj): As a noun by 1794 in the theological sense “one who affirms the humanity of Christ but denies his pre-existence and divinity,” from human (adj.) + suffix from unitarian, etc. By 1834 as “one who professes the creed that a person’s highest duty is to advance the welfare of the human race,” but the closely allied sense “philanthropist, one who advocates or practices human action to solve social problems” (1842), originally was disparaging, with a suggestion of excess. Compare humanism.
As an adjective by 1834 in the theological sense “affirming the humanity or human nature of Christ;” by 1855 as “having regard for the broad interests of humanity.”
– coordinator (n): Also co-ordinator, “person or thing that coordinates,” 1849, agent noun in Latin form from coordinate (v.).
2. United Nations Office of the Humanitarian Coordinator for Iraq; for the management of the food for oil programme in Iraq; Mr. Gualtiero Fulcheri – rank of ASG (Assistant Secretary General).
3. In Myanmar, the Resident Coordinator is also designated as the Humanitarian Coordinator and is responsible for the strategic and operational coordination of relevant humanitarian actors in Myanmar. The Humanitarian Coordinator ensures that humanitarian action is timely, effective and efficient. The ultimate objective is to alleviate human suffering and protect the lives and dignity of the population in need. Humanitarian action is guided by the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.

S: 1. OED – https://bit.ly/2sddm0t (last access: 4 January 2019). 2. TERMIUM PLUS – (last access: 4 January 2019). 3. UN – https://bit.ly/2GVhPPF (last access: 4 January 2019).

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CR: humanitarian aid, humanitarian intervention.