Vacancy: Regional Lead (LAC)

About GNDR

We are the Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR). Established in 2007, we are now a network of more than 1,800 organisations in 129 countries. We work together to prevent hazards like floods, droughts, earthquakes and infectious diseases from becoming disasters where people lose their lives, incomes and assets. We listen to communities that are most at risk, strengthen the capacity of civil society organisations, and advocate for risk-informed development and localisation.

About the role

The Regional Lead, as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and wider secretariat team is responsible for all activities in the designated region, including: oversight of membership support; supporting the election and strengthening of the Board and Regional Advisory Groups; design of donor proposals; implementation and monitoring of projects and activities with members and project; advocacy and influencing initiatives; and ensuring operational capacity of GNDR in the region and compliance to GNDR’s policies and procedures.

Overall scope of the role

The remit of this post will cover the following core responsibilities:

• Membership mobilisation and engagement
• Project management
• Advocacy and influencing
• Fundraising
• Finance and compliance (systems, policy, audit, statutory)
• Global Lead for a “risk driver” (gender inequality)
• Leadership and team management

Candidate requirements

We are ideally looking for candidates who have the following experience, attributes and skills:

• Substantial experience of working internationally in development or humanitarian response
• Relevant experience in leadership roles preferably developed in the international development or humanitarian response sector
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Demonstrable experience of working in civil society networks, umbrella organisations or coalitions
• Proficient in project management, including planning, execution, and evaluation
• Cultural sensitivity, comfortable in cross cultural communication with people from different backgrounds
• A commitment to GNDR values of trust, mutual accountability, equality, inclusion and respect for diverse identities and perspectives

Eligibility

We are accepting applications from candidates based in Guatemala, Colombia or any other countries in Central America. Suitable candidates will need to be able to travel internationally when necessary.

We welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the key criteria outlined in the job specification below. 

For a full Job Description and Person Specification please follow the link below.

Salary

We offer a competitive salary and benefits based on the regional location. This is permanent full-time position, subject to the followings:

• compliance with local regulatory requirements
• successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks
• subject to funding available

Start date

Negotiable although we are looking to fill the position as soon as possible.

How to apply

Please upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter in English by following the link below.

We are unable to accept incomplete applications or applications via email.

If you have any questions please contact our recruitment team at Jobs@gndr.org.

Closing date

Thursday 10 October 2024

Please note: We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Due to the high number of applications that we expect to receive for this role we may not be able to provide individual feedback. If you haven’t heard from us after two weeks from the closing date, please assume that, on this occasion, your application was unsuccessful.

Interview

Week commencing 21 October 2024.

Our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities without discriminating against any characteristics. This includes ethnicity, race, gender, religion or belief, language, abilities, nationality or citizenship, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status or any other status. 

Find out more about our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

Our benefits and wellbeing

At GNDR, we are committed to cultivating a happy and healthy working environment for all our staff.

We provide a competitive salary and benefits package across all of our locations. 

Find out more about our approach to wellbeing and our benefits.

Flexible working

In order to support and encourage a healthy work-life balance for our staff, we are happy to consider flexible working requests as part of our recruitment process.

Flexible working options are available for existing staff in line with our policy. Due to being a global organisation, most staff work remotely depending on their role and location.

If you have any questions on any of the above information or if you have any specific requirements that would enable you to participate more fully in the recruitment process,  please contact our recruitment team at Jobs@gndr.org.