“At Manpower, we are seeking top talent for the position of Director, South America for our client in the International Development sector.”
Funciones
Key Responsibilities
Representation (15%)
- Cultivate and maintain high‑level relationships with government authorities, donors, private‑sector actors, peer NGOs, and community leaders to strengthen regional positioning and influence.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on political, social, environmental, and economic trends to inform strategic planning, risk mitigation, and decision-making.
- Identify strategic partners—institutions, networks, and actors—that enhance country and regional programs.
- Participate in regional and global coordination spaces, learning platforms, and strategic forums.
- Represent the organization as the senior regional authority, ensuring consistency in external messaging.
Staff Management & Operations (15%)
- Provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams.
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, staffing structures, and workforce planning.
- Lead performance management processes, including coaching, feedback, and development plans.
- Resolve complex operational, compliance, and personnel issues using sound judgment.
- Foster an inclusive environment and uphold ethics, safety, and security standards.
Program Implementation & Oversight (20%)
- Lead high-quality and compliant implementation of multi‑country programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and technical standards.
- Strengthen program execution systems to ensure consistency, operational excellence, and adaptive management.
- Oversee monitoring, evaluation, learning, and accountability frameworks.
- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes and manage performance throughout the year.
- Identify training and professional development needs within the portfolio.
Strategy & Growth (40%)
- Lead regional business development efforts by identifying and pursuing high‑value funding opportunities and strategic partnerships.
- Oversee the development of competitive, technically sound proposals and concept notes.
- Design impactful, evidence‑based programs that respond to community needs and regional strategies.
- Represent the organization in high-level forums, conferences, and sectoral networks.
- Provide regional insights that contribute to thought leadership and cross-regional alignment.
Strategic Planning (10%)
- Lead the development and revision of regional strategic plans.
- Analyze emerging trends, market dynamics, and sectoral opportunities to inform long-term positioning.
- Implement regional frameworks and planning tools that strengthen performance monitoring and decision-making.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing, documentation of best practices, and continuous improvement.
- Identify strategic risks and develop mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Requisitos
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in International Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in international development, leading complex, multi‑country programs.
- At least 5 years in senior leadership roles (Director level or equivalent).
- Proven experience managing partnerships with governments, NGOs, multilaterals, donors, and private‑sector actors.
- Demonstrated success in business development: funding opportunity identification, donor engagement, and proposal development.
- Solid understanding of donor‑funded environments (USG, UN agencies, bilateral/multilateral donors, private foundations).
- Strong financial management capabilities: budgeting, resource allocation, oversight, and compliance.
- Excellent leadership skills managing multicultural, multilingual, geographically dispersed teams.
- Advanced strategic planning, analytical thinking, risk management, and decision‑making skills.
- Outstanding communication abilities—verbal and written—engaging senior stakeholders.
- Fluency in English and Spanish (required).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to travel frequently across South America, including challenging environments.
Beneficios
Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with international development senior leadership roles.
- Full‑time contract with an international organization committed to mission-driven impact.
- Opportunities for regional and global collaboration.
- Supportive, inclusive, and mission‑oriented work culture.
Días a laborar: Lunes, Martes, Miércoles, Jueves, Viernes
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