LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN REGIONAL COORDINATOR
International Consultancy - Long Term Agreement
ABOUT PAX CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL
Pax Christi International is a plural faith-based worldwide peace network. It promotes a vision of just peace which is rooted in the Gospel and includes a global framework of structures and systems advancing the fullness of a dignified life for all people and their communities, unquestioned respect for human rights, and ecological sustainability. Pax Christi firmly believes that peace is possible and that vicious circles of violence and injustice can be broken. Pax Christi International seeks to create cultures of peace and reconciliation and its core work is built around active nonviolence, comprehensive reconciliation, and people-centred advocacy for peace. Our network is made up of a number of autonomous Member Organizations spread over 50 countries and 5 continents.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Latin America and Caribbean Coordinator leads the overall coordination and growth of the Pax Christi International network in the region, currently made of eleven Member Organisations in nine countries. In this capacity, the Coordinator is responsible for leading regional planning and implementation processes. The Coordinator also represents Pax Christi International in the Region and liaises with Members in the United States and Canada. The Coordinator reports to the Secretary General.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
I. Representation and Advocacy
In coordination with the International Secretariat:
International Consultancy - Long Term Agreement
ABOUT PAX CHRISTI INTERNATIONAL
Pax Christi International is a plural faith-based worldwide peace network. It promotes a vision of just peace which is rooted in the Gospel and includes a global framework of structures and systems advancing the fullness of a dignified life for all people and their communities, unquestioned respect for human rights, and ecological sustainability. Pax Christi firmly believes that peace is possible and that vicious circles of violence and injustice can be broken. Pax Christi International seeks to create cultures of peace and reconciliation and its core work is built around active nonviolence, comprehensive reconciliation, and people-centred advocacy for peace. Our network is made up of a number of autonomous Member Organizations spread over 50 countries and 5 continents.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Latin America and Caribbean Coordinator leads the overall coordination and growth of the Pax Christi International network in the region, currently made of eleven Member Organisations in nine countries. In this capacity, the Coordinator is responsible for leading regional planning and implementation processes. The Coordinator also represents Pax Christi International in the Region and liaises with Members in the United States and Canada. The Coordinator reports to the Secretary General.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
I. Representation and Advocacy
In coordination with the International Secretariat:
- Act as regional contact for donors, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Strengthen institutional relations with Member Organisations and with existing and potential partner organisations.
- Lead regional communication strategies.
- Develop
an advocacy strategy for the region, according to institutional
priorities and in collaboration with Pax Christi UN representatives.
- Support fundraising strategies, including grant writing and interaction with existing and potential donors
II. Program Design and Implementation
In coordination with the International Secretariat and Member Organisations:
In coordination with the International Secretariat and Member Organisations:
- Ensure adequate planning and implementation of a regional strategic program in line with Pax Christi International priorities and strategies.
- Design and implement a results-based monitoring and evaluation system of the regional program.
- Coordinate
the design and implementation of quality capacity-building regional
initiatives, including selection of consultants and supervision of
formation/training delivery.
- Promote active exchanges with other Pax Christi regional programs.
III. Management and Administration
In coordination with the International Secretariat:
In coordination with the International Secretariat:
- Manage program budgets and ensure accurate and timely reporting on program finances, including review of progress, performance against budget and eventual variations.
- Lead a regional advisory group and manage a small team of volunteers.
- Coordinates periodical regional program reporting and prepares ad hoc reporting on specific issues when needed.
PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Advanced university degree in peace studies, social sciences, international development or other related field.
- Minimum 7 years of regional program management experience on areas related to peacebuilding and reconciliation required.
- Demonstrable
experience of working with faith-based organizations and civil society
at large using participatory approaches required.
- Proven ability to lead accompaniment and capacity building-related processes involving civil society organizations.
- Proven ability to lead advocacy processes with civil society organisations.
- Substantive
experience in program/project design and implementation using
results-oriented methodologies. Experience leading strategic planning
processes is highly desired.
- Excellent computer skills required. Experience with social media is highly desired.
- Fluency in Spanish and English required; working proficiency in French highly desired.
PERSONAL SKILLS
- Good team player with excellent skills to relate to a significant diversity of groups – in terms of culture, religion, geography, and age – across the organization.
- Outstanding
written and verbal communication skills, able to promote solid
institutional partnerships and to interact with local/national
governments and with international donors.
- Strategic thinker with an ability to evaluate options decisively and to implement solutions accurately and efficiently.
- Outstanding abilities to generate and implement innovative ideas.
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and able to meet deadlines.
- Personal accountability and driven to serve others.
- Able to work remotely and to travel internationally.
LOCATION:
The coordinator is expected to be based in the region, in his or her country of residence.
TERMS AND SALARY
This is an international consultancy position under a Long Term Agreement (LTA). The LTA is a mutual arrangement between Pax Christi International and an individual to provide services over a period of 12 months, renewable. Payments shall be made to the Individual Consultant based on agreed rates and upon successful achievement of tasks. The estimated compensation for the individual consultant for one year is expected to be around US$ 40,000.
TO APPLY
For consideration, please respond with a cover letter, a detailed resume, and three professional references to Communications@paxchristi.net. Deadline for applications is 1 August 2014. Pax Christi International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please.
The coordinator is expected to be based in the region, in his or her country of residence.
TERMS AND SALARY
This is an international consultancy position under a Long Term Agreement (LTA). The LTA is a mutual arrangement between Pax Christi International and an individual to provide services over a period of 12 months, renewable. Payments shall be made to the Individual Consultant based on agreed rates and upon successful achievement of tasks. The estimated compensation for the individual consultant for one year is expected to be around US$ 40,000.
TO APPLY
For consideration, please respond with a cover letter, a detailed resume, and three professional references to Communications@paxchristi.net. Deadline for applications is 1 August 2014. Pax Christi International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please.
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