Regional Programme Manager, Latin America Region-Trocaire
Reference ID:
11/ID/013A
Thu, 2011-06-02 09:11 – Wed, 2011-06-15 09:11
Description of the unit / department: | The International Division is based in Maynooth and a number of overseas locations. It is comprised of 5 geographical regions, (Asia/Middle East; Latin America; Central & West Africa; East & Horn Africa; Southern Africa) and Institutional Funding Unit. There are five cross-organisational teams that are inextricably linked to the International Division, following the 5 themes of our strategic plan – governance and human rights, building sustainable livelihoods and demanding environmental justice, preparing for and responding to emergencies, HIV and gender. |
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Background to the Role: | This position is located in the Latin America region. The region is managed from Tegucigalpa, Honduras overseeing the implementation of Trócaire’s strategic plan in seven countries – Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Haiti. Trócaire has almost completed its phase out process of Peru and Brazil.As part of its decentralisation process Trócaire has established a strong field presence in South America. The Regional Programme Manager (RPM) will assume a leading role in overseeing the implementation of quality programmes in the region with a focus on 2 countries of South America (Bolivia and Colombia) plus oversee the closure of a few ongoing projects in Peru and Brazil. |
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Reporting to: | Regional Manager for Latin America | |
Managing: (Individuals/Team) | POs in Colombia and Bolivia (4), a sub-regional finance officer plus administrative staff. | |
Contract Type: | Fixed-term | |
Contract Duration: | 3 years | |
Grade and Scale: | Regional Programme Manager salary scale | |
Location of Position | La Paz, Bolivia with frequent travel throughout South American and occasional travel to Central America and or/Head Office | |
Scope of the Role: | With reference to Trócaire’s Strategic Plan 2006-2016 and the Operational Plan 2011-14, the Regional Programme Manager will be responsible for overseeing and co-ordinating all aspects of programme work in the South American countries. This will include implementation of country plans and programmes; it will also include roll out and implementation of Trócaire organisational policies and procedures. The RPM will work closely with the Regional Manager and others to implement plans to maximise income from institutional sources. |
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Key Duties & Responsibilities | Programme Management
Programme Quality
Partnership
Management
Human Resource Management
Budgeting and Financial Management
Advocacy
Representation and networking
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To apply for this position please fill out the attached application form [1] and return to Jason Rice, HR Officer, Trocaire, Maynooth, Co.Kildare or email jobs@trocaire.ie [2]. Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 15th June 2011.