Position Title : Program Development and Quality Coordinator for LAC
Supervised by : Regional Head of Program
Reporting to : Regional Head of Programme
Duty Station : Bogota with travels within LAC
Area of Operation : Latin America
Employment Period : 12 months (renewable)
Type of Contract (Expat/National/Trainee) : National or expatriate
Salary & Benefits : Band Non Management F ; Accompanied position, small family package
Introduction
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfilment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization.
Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
- Background
To be able to assist refugees and the displaced, protect their rights and empower them towards a better future, DRC has transitioned its worldwide structure into four regions of similar size, structure and turnover (Asia & Europe, Middle East, East Africa & Great Lakes and West-North Africa & Latin America) – ensuring that DRC, at all times, is optimally equipped and able to provide the same high-level support to all countries. Within the new structure, DRC has established a regional capacity in Latin America and the Caribbeans (LAC) headed by an Operations Director (OD) for LAC as of May 1st 2022.
- Purpose
DRC LAC is looking for an experienced Program Development & Quality coordinator to drive high quality program development in support of countries and multi- country strategic initiatives in LAC, creating, identifying and assessing new funding opportunities while promoting innovation in the region. The role is expected to maintain high-quality proposal development across variable country contexts; and will actively seek to support DRC in developing quality and innovative interventions, multi-country funding opportunities and consortium partnerships.
The LAC Program development& Quality coordinator reports to the Regional Head of Program and works in close collaboration with the LAC Operations Director, countries SMTs, the Regional Office Technical Coordinators, LAC Countries Technical teams and other members of the regional and country program teams. The role covers the following country operations: Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico, Peru and develop and support regional /multi-countries/ cross-borders ambitious programs in the region.
- Responsibilities
Strategic stakeholder engagement:
- Supports the process to position DRC for relevant programming across LAC region though engagement with key stakeholders at regional level
- Supports DRC engagement on a strategic basis with institutional donors in order to facilitate technical program exchanges, influence policy and thinking, and identify key areas of potential cooperation, including program funding.
- Actively seeks partnerships and collaboration with non-traditional DRC partners and donors at regional level, in order to open doors and provide information to country programs, in collaboration with the LAC Operations Director (OD LAC) and Country Offices SMTs
- Assists in identifying and establishing strategic partnerships across the region in collaboration with OD LAC and Country Offices SMTs
Program Opportunities :
Supports the design and implementation of national and regional resource mobilisation strategies intended to strengthen funding and partnerships to deliver the regional strategic development plan and results contract.
- Supports the adequate resourcing of programs within the LAC area.
- Monitors the funding pipeline and leads on new strategic business development and forecasting
- Actively identifies, qualifies and tracks funding and partnership opportunities in a systematic manner in pursuit of supporting DRC programming in the LAC area.
- Actively tracks multi-country funding opportunities and looks for new consortium partnerships with stakeholders at LAC level for multi-country programming.
Bid development:
- Prepares all necessary groundwork for national, multi-country or multi-regional proposal development and bid management;
- Helps assemble bid development teams.
- Ensures quality of proposals of country, multi-country or multi-regional strategic bids in strong collaboration with regional and country program teams to ensure high quality competitive proposals in order to successfully secure institutional donor funds at scale.
When manageable, he/she may be asked to carry out other duties requested by the RHOP or the LAC OD.
- Required Qualifications
Mandatory:
- University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, or International Development or other relevant experience. An Advanced degree is preferred.
- At least 5 years’ experience and success in engaging with bilateral and multilateral donors for an international agency;
- Demonstrable experience working in fundraising and business development in LAC countries;
- Demonstrated ability to devise and implement resource mobilisation strategies;
- Proven ability to secure new business opportunities and partnerships;
- Experience working with technical teams to develop program proposals that are funded by institutional donors;
- Excellent written and spoken Spanish and English
- Strong networking, representation, and negotiation skills;
- Superior computer skills;
Desirable :
- Previous experience in a LAC country
- Required Skills & Qualities
- In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
. Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process
. Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback
. Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation
. Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly
. Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment
- Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
- Proven analytical and critical thinking skills
- Team-oriented & good sense of humor
- General Regulations
The employee shall follow :
- DRC regulations on safety, health, COVID-19 norms and hygiene
- The Code of Conduct and all ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
- Rules for the use of the DRC guesthouse, which is a working accommodation
In addition :
- Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization
- Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period
- Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization
- Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request
- Application Process
Are you interested? Then apply for this position online**: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies.** All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English**.**
DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process. DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
Closing date for applications: 24 July 2022. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.