HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation is an organization specialised in development cooperation and humanitarian response, anchored in Switzerland. Our vision is of a just world in which all people determine the course of their lives in dignity and security, using the resources in a sustainable manner.
For our programme in Latin America & the Caribbean, based in one of the Helvetas programme countries (Guatemala/Honduras, Bolivia, Peru), we are looking for a Regional Coordinator to join our organization as per December 2024 or upon agreement.
Helvetas runs long-term programmes in Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala and Honduras, as well as in Haiti. These countries are - except for Haiti - middle-income countries where social inequalities and environmental vulnerabilities remain high; economic growth benefits small national elites, leaving the rest of the population in poverty. Particularly women, youth and indigenous communities living in rural and peri-urban areas have limited access to services and employment opportunities. They are often restricted in terms of having their voices heard and are excluded from decision-making processes. Helvetas programmes support national and local institutions and organizations to provide quality and more inclusive services to the population, working based on the participation and initiatives of multiple stakeholders. Key themes include climate change adaptation, sustainable and inclusive economic development, as well as resource governance.
Haiti, although geographically linked to the region, has a very different development context, and faces some of the world's most acute social, economic and environmental development challenges. The country is prone to many natural disasters and has faced weak governance in recent decades. Helvetas' work in Haiti is largely focused on governance, and includes water, sanitation and hygiene, disaster risk management, youth training and employment, and humanitarian response with a Nexus approach.

YOUR MAIN TASKS

Under the responsibility of the Continental Coordinator Latin America & the Caribbean at Head Quarter, and in close cooperation with the Country Directors, the main goals of the Regional Coordinator are the following:

• Engage actively in and promote the exchange, coordination and collaboration between the country programmes and projects, with other country programmes, and with the Head Quarter.
• Strongly support acquisition efforts, steer the acquiring of funding, and collaborate with Fundraising to ensure stable country portfolios. Foster regular and close professional relationships to partners, donors and other international/regional stakeholders.
• Ensure that the country programme develops strategically and in line with the Helvetas organizational strategy and direction.
• Ensure that the country programmes and projects are aware of and adhere to organizational policies, working procedures, processes, and regulations as well as relevant laws.
• Ensure that the country programmes are implemented efficiently, effectively and compliant with and according to according to plans, contracts, rules, regulations and laws and the security risk assessment.
• Ensure that all necessary country-specific policies, management/administration, and personnel regulations as well as agreements are in place and in line with national requirements.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• You hold an academic degree, with additional training in non-profit management.
• You have at least eight years of work experience in international cooperation in Latin America, of which five years in a management position. Proven experience in strategic and programmatic planning is a must.
• You have excellent analytical, methodological and conceptual skills and a strong track record of successful project acquisition and donor relations. We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader with management expertise and strong mentoring skills. The ideal candidate is a results-driven team player with excellent networking abilities.
• You bring strong analytical expertise in logical framework methodology and PCM tools and proficiency in participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation, strong change management skills and expertise in gender mainstreaming and conflict sensitivity methodologies.
• We are looking for an excellent communicator and an engaging personality who also acts as a motivator and coach with intercultural skills and sensitivity.
• You speak and write fluent Spanish and English; knowledge of French is an advantage.

OUR OFFER

We are an equal opportunity, family-friendly employer with attractive working conditions under a national contract. The position will be based in one of our country programme locations (Guatemala, Honduras, Peru or Bolivia), with regular visits to the other countries.
We look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV in English by 27 October 2024. Please submit your application via our online recruitment portal.
For further information, please contact Esther Belliger (esther.belliger@helvetas.org) or visit our website www.helvetas.org.

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