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Distrito Central, FM / ago 11.º, 2021 – ago 31.º, 2021 / Tiempo completo
Location: Country office within the region
Manager: Vice President, International Programs and Operations
Country portfolio: Presence in Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras and engagement through partners in Venezuela, Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
Lean in. Inspire. Lead
Background
75 years ago, a small group of Americans sent the world’s first CARE package on a ship across the Atlantic. They refused to stand on the sidelines while millions of Europeans faced starvation. Much has changed since World War II but CARE’s commitment to helping people has not.
Today CARE is a leader in global development. CARE staff strengthen health in Honduras. Advance gender equity in Ethiopia. Reduce poverty in Pakistan. Mitigate climate change in Cote d’Ivoire. With an annual budget of $700 million and a global team of 7,000 CARE works in nearly 100 countries around the world to save lives, defeat poverty and promote social justice.
Opportunity
CARE seeks a Regional Director (RD) for Latin American and the Caribbean (LAC) who can influence, inspire, and advocate for people we serve at the regional level while identifying and securing revenue for new CARE programs.
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Drive strategy and regional performance. Lead regional team to develop and execute the LAC strategy. Set and ensure high standards for performance.
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Act on CARE’s vision of “Locally Led, Globally Connected.” Ensure that CARE staff in the region feel heard and represented at the executive level and that programs respond to the needs of local communities.
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Represent CARE to all parties and stakeholders. including members of the CARE Confederation, regional decision-making bodies, donors, civil society and other organizations, and act as a conduit to external networks, alliances and (women’s) movements to harness the power of new and diverse actors (e.g. philanthropists, the private sector and diaspora)
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Advocate, network and influence: With partners in the region, influence policy makers and donors and advance relevant humanitarian and development policies.
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Mobilize resources: Identify and cultivate prospective regional multilateral, corporate, foundation, and individual donors, promoting and identifying new and creative resource streams for humanitarian crises response and longer-term development
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Operational excellence: ensure our programs and country offices comply with organizational, host countries and donor standards, and that our processes are efficient and key targets are met.
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Manage the team. Motivate and guide Country Directors and Deputy Regional Directors in the region. Ensure Talent Development and Succession Planning at senior level in the region.
You
You are passionate about social justice and gender justice, and deep knowledge about the root causes of poverty and inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean. You have great leadership skills and lead by example; you have high capacity to problem solve and establish priorities for you and your team, and is able combine strategic thinking and hands on work when needed. You are excited about driving impact at scale and portfolio growth.
Regional leadership skills. You have at least 10 years’ experience leading change, managing people, budgets and working in international organizations or corporations in Latin America and/or the Caribbean, with proven ability to navigate a highly complex and matrixed global organization. You have a bachelor’s degree in Social Science or related international development field; MPH, MBA or other relevant post-graduate degree, is highly desired.
Track record in business development and fundraising. You have a good network of and experience in engaging with and influencing leaders in the region (donors, government authorities, leaders from private sector and international organizations, etc.). You have extensive experience developing and securing funds for programs and services, from regional and global institutional donors like the Inter-American Development Bank, USAID, DFID, private foundations and philanthropists.
People, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion. You have led a diverse and inclusive team across a diverse region. Consistently demonstrate your commitment to gender equality, diversity, equity and inclusion.
Financial management skills: You’ve managed budgets of $40 million+/year. You understand the basics of financial oversight and a good understanding of institutional donor compliance.
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Apply through our website: https://www.care.org/careers/
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