WORK CONTEXTCesvi has been working in Venezuela since 2019, implementing projects in the field of emergency and protection including child protection and prevention of SGBV.Cesvi is currently implementing projects in Caracas DC and Miranda State, in Zulia, Falcon and Amazonas in consortium with local and international partners, with institutional funding (UN, ECHO).Job DescriptionThe main duty station will be the Country Office in Venezuela (Caracas), with frequent field visits country-wide. The collaboration will start in December 2024. The Head of Mission will report to the Regional Manager.Main tasks and responsibilities:Coordination and overall supervision of the Country's programmes and proceduresProposal Writing and Donor RelationsAct in accordance with national legislationLead in the definition and development of Venezuela programme strategyCoordination and representation with stakeholders, donors, institutions, local and international partnersImplementation of Safeguarding policies – Adult at Risk/Child Safeguarding/PSEASecurity ManagementHuman Resources managementManagement of Cesvi offices, goods, documentation and procurement, supervision and coordination of potential opening of new officesREQUIREMENTSESSENTIALUniversity degree or post graduate degree, preferably in International Development/Humanitarian sector and/or Psychology/Social SciencesMinimum 3 years of relevant experience in the NGO environmentExtensive experience of working within a senior management role within a complex country programme in recovery and emergency response/in fragile state/protracted crisesExperience of managing multi-donor and multi-site programsFamiliarity with the following sectors: protection, GBVStrong project writing skills and the ability to develop policies, plans, and strategies for implementation.Proven leadership and management experience with a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting, including active mentoring and coachingSolid diplomatic skills with the ability to manage a variety of internal and external relationshipsSelf-motivated, proactive, resilient and able to work independentlyHighly result-oriented with the ability to manage workload and stressGood capacity of Security managementFluency in English (written and spoken)High proficiency in Spanish (written and spoken)DESIRABLEPost degree specialization in international cooperation/protection/GBVPrevious working experience in Venezuela, and/or other Latin American countriesPrevious experience in implementing humanitarian projects in partnership with local NGOs and in capacity building of local entitiesPrevious experience in risky and hostile countries/environmentsSAFEGUARDINGCesvi has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners. Cesvi commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records checks or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process performance.HEALTH SAFEGUARDINGCesvi pays particular attention to safeguarding the health of all the human resources of the Organisation. Therefore, in order to protect its staff, an assessment of their suitability for the position in each mission is carried out before departure. Such assessment is done by the Occupational Doctor of the Organisation, who will also examine the vaccination coverage.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCollaboration contract: 6 months renewableSalary range: €3600 - 4000 gross/monthlyGuest House CESVI in CaracasInsurance coverage1 round trip flight
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