Consultancy: Business Development Lead Global Latin America – CAFOD
Location: Colombia (Remotely supporting our work across the region)
Duration: 12 months, (Approx 20 days/month)
Closing: 31st of May 2026 @23:00
Do you have experience in resource mobilisation from institutional donors for NGOs, international cooperation, grant management and working with local civil society organisations in Latin America? Are you fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish? Do you have the legal right to reside and work in Colombia?
CAFOD, the official cooperation agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales and part of Caritas Internationalis, is looking for a consultant based in Colombia to support our Latin America Programme. We work in Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Brazil, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. Join our international team and contribute to our work with Resilient Livelihoods, Food Sovereignty, Human Rights, governance and Peacebuilding, Climate and Environmental Justice, and Emergency Preparedness and Response, with our partners. The main focus of the consultancy is supporting our work across the region, but it will also provide some support (circa 20%) to the growth of our fundraising for gender justice work globally.
Expected Outputs:
- Resource Mobilisation to support CAFOD’s Latin America portfolio
- Thematic support for CAFOD’s fundraising for its Gender Justice work (Global) – 20%
- Grant Management & Project Compliance
- Support for programme/proposal development and partners’ fundraising capacity
- Support in the preparation of reports and proposals for international donors
Essential Experience:
- A track record of resource mobilisation success with institutional donors within a development/humanitarian NGO context in Latin America
- Understanding and first-hand experience of institutional funding work within the international development sector, including leading proposal design and development and reporting.
- Experience of representing NGOs towards embassies and missions.
- Experience of using programme cycle management tools and developing Theories of Change
- Able/committed to complement the capacity of partner organisations and colleagues.
- Finance management and budgeting understanding and experience.
- Thematic experience in Gender Justice and one or more of CAFOD thematic areas
- Direct experience with a values-based partnership approach.
- Experience in developing proposals for US and European Donors, including the EU
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social sciences, international relations, development studies, administration, or related fields); a master’s degree is an advantage.
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Applicants should already have the right to reside and work in Colombia
Interested?
Review the complete ToR in English and apply by sending your CV, with the most relevant experience, including the names of three professional references (they will only be contacted after the interview phase), together with your proposal or letter in English describing how you fit the consultant profile, knowledge, experience and competencies detailed in the Terms of Reference.
Please also include your proposed fees and remuneration for this consultancy. These should be gross and include any local taxes. Also include a proof of right of residence and the right to work in Colombia, and an example of recent English written work/comms.
How to apply
Please send your application and documents by email to: bdlconsultancies@cafod.org.uk -indicating “Application for CAFOD Business Development Lead Global – Latin America” in the subject line.
Deadline for the submission of expressions of interest: 23:00 hours (London time) on the 31st of May 2026
Full Terms of Reference: Business Development Lead – ToR