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Primary Purpose:
This position is high-level within the Church World Service Latin America and the Caribbean regional team. CWS Latin America and Caribbean program comprises program initiatives in disaster response, sustainable development, and human mobility. The Deputy Regional Director works to implement the vision and programming priorities identified in CWS regional, sub-regional, and country work plans; works in close coordination with the regional director and the regional team, and develops proposals and agreements that expand the regional office’s funding base, impact, and partnerships. The position ensures that CWS LAC procedures adhere to required CWS guidelines and policies.
This position reports directly to the LAC Regional Director.
Essential Duties:
Programs, Strategic Planning, and Regional Learning
Works with staff to develop program proposals, concept notes, and program reports, ensuring timely submission and quality, especially in response to new or emerging areas
Works directly with partners to ensure outcomes in program implementation, reporting, and grant applications as needed
Leads implementation of Regional Workplan
Works with staff to complete regional priorities
Supports research and field strengthening efforts
Identifies opportunities for program growth and improvement
Reviews and provides feedback on program documents
Managing Staff
Supervises and supports regional staff, especially in areas regarding day-to-day operations
Ensures well-being and care of the regional staff
Works with Regional Director to ensure that all staff have up-to-date job descriptions, annual goals, and professional development plans
Facilitates and organizes staff meetings
Fund Development, Partnerships, and External Relations
Works with staff to develop concept notes and proposals for identified funding opportunities
Develops and manages the implementation of MOUs
Supports ongoing partner relationships
Represents CWS LAC with partners, governments, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders as needed
Host or travel with constituent groups and visits
Communications and Advocacy
Works with Communications and advocacy coordinator to ensure implementation of communications strategy
Ensures implementation of regional advocacy strategy
Works with Communications and advocacy coordinator to develop key messages
Represents CWS LAC in relevant networks as needed
Financial Management, Operations, & Compliance
Ensures continuity of operations during the initial weeks of significant or complex disaster response by CWS LAC
Provides day-to-day oversight of regional budget
Creates financial reports and prepares the annual regional budget
Ensure staff compliance with CWS Policies
Other
Serves as Acting regional director in the absence of the regional director.
Translate documents as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in international development and huandrian work is required.
Experience developing program proposals and securing grants.
Familiar with program management, program reporting, and ME&L practices.
Experience with rights-based approaches and aid localization required.
Experience working with staff and colleagues in a cross-cultural context is required.
Experience working with faith-based and civil society organizations and networks preferred.
Knowledge/Skills:
Strong verbal and written communications skills in both English and Spanish required
Strong organizational, management, and computer skills with particular attention to detail
Excellent computer skills, in particular, Microsoft Office
Abilities:
The Deputy Regional Director must have the ability to:
develop and maintain strong relationships with staff and partners;
manage a large and diverse workload with competing priorities;
travel through Latin America and the Caribbean and to the United States sometimes with short notice
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
follow instructions with a positive and receptive attitude;
conduct oneself professionally and courteously to represent the best interests of CWS;
maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail;
carry out all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision;
work independently and contribute to the overall operations of CWS;
take the initiative in the development and completion of projects within the specified timeframe;
work well as a team in a multicultural environment
Working Conditions
Physical: This position is office-based, but when traveling may require climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing, and walking.
Environmental: The incumbent primarily works in an office environment, but when working in the field, may be exposed to excessive noise, marked changes in temperature and humidity, dust and infectious diseases, harsh weather climates, long work hours, bumpy roads, extended travel, excessive sun exposure, and non-ventilated spaces.
Special Requirements:
A background check, including references and an educational and criminal check, is r, required before starting employment. A valid passport and the ability to maintain a valid passport throughout the appointment is requareed, including having enough passport pages for travel. The candidate may be required to travel to the US on short notice. The candidate should be in good health, willing and able to travel, and have a high degree of flexibility.
Competencies
Communication
Ensure effective exchanges of information with others. Examples of skills and behaviors include speaking to others respectfully, expressing ideas logically in an organized way, sharing information appropriately, and clarity and conciseness in written communication. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Relationships
Ensure constructive and supportive interactions with others. Examples of skills and behaviors include being positive and supportive when working with others, sharing information and resources freely, resolving conflict constructively, and proactively working to remove obstacles to success for others.
Job Knowledge
Utilize and apply job-related knowledge to complete job tasks at a level that meets or exceeds expectations. Examples of skills and behaviors include utilizing job knowledge to solve problems or develop new approaches, maintaining or enhancing skills through continuing education, and taking on projects to build or improve skills.
Teamwork
Work effectively and contribute as a member of a team. Examples of skills and behaviors include supporting other team members by sharing information; covering the work of others during absences, vacations, etc.; and actively participating in developing ideas to increase team effectiveness.
Problem Solving
Analyze information and develop solutions to challenges that arise while performing a job. Examples of skills and behaviors include researching and collecting facts, defining the issues and the parties affected, formulating options/solutions for addressing the problem, and engendering support for and implementing the solution.
Operational Leadership
Successfully led a group to achieve operational goals. Examples of skills and behaviors include priority setting, timely decision making, planning and organizing; delegation; and managing and measuring work.
Building and Leading Effective Teams
Earn the respect of team members, create strong morale and spirit on the team and utilize the unique skills of all team members. Examples of skills and behaviors include managing diverse relationships, flexibility, being open and receptive, running effective team meetings, and exhibiting integrity and trustworthiness.
Strategic Leadership
Accurately anticipate future consequences and trends and translate them into the fulfillment of workable strategies and plans. Examples of skills and behaviors include problem-solving, dealing with ambiguity, creativity, innovation management, and business acumen.
CWS’ U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all new staff to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as soon as reasonable, no longer than 60 days of employment. Any employee who is pregnant, who is nursing, who has a disability, or who has a medical condition that prevents them from safe vaccination, or who rejects vaccination because of sincerely held religious beliefs, may contact the CWS Benefits Administrator to request a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Long Term and Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Benefits