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Head of Program, Colombia, E8 (subject to funding)

Bogotá

  • Organization: ICMP - International Commission on Missing Persons
  • Location: Bogotá
  • Grade: Senior level - Senior - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • International Relations
    • Legal - International Law
    • Political Affairs
    • Public Policy and Administration
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

Every year, millions of people around the world go missing as a result of conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, organized crime, irregular migration, and other causes. Be part of a growing international organization that is dedicated to tackling this global challenge.

ICMP’s Colombia Program

In the aftermath of half a century of conflict, Colombia faces a legacy of more than 85,000 cases of missing and disappeared persons. The inclusion of this issue in the Final Peace Agreement signed in November 2016 provides an exceptional opportunity to establish peacetime institutions that will advance the full implementation of the rule of law and enhance confidence in public institutions. ICMP is mandated under the Peace Agreement to assist this process. It has identified the most important challenges facing the Search Unit established under the Agreement and has made recommendations that can help the Unit operate effectively. Accounting for missing persons and securing the rights of surviving families to truth, justice and reparations is critical to long-term peace and reconciliation. ICMP will work closely with its international and Colombian partners to make a positive and practical contribution to this process. To learn more about ICMP click here.

Position Description

The successful candidate will be the senior ICMP representative in Colombia and as such will manage and develop the ICMP Colombia program, supervise expatriate and locally recruited program staff, and ensure comprehensive and accurate reporting.

Reporting to the Director-General and working closely with other relevant headquarters staff,the main duties and responsibilities are:

1. Leadership and Management

  • Manage the implementation of the program and further develop ICMP’s operations in the region in line with agreed strategies and organizational priorities;
  • Lead day-to-day program activities;
  • Directly manage the performance and outcomes of the Colombia Program staff based in Colombia;
  • Ensure quality, relevance and regularity of program reports;
  • Supervise budget development and management.

2. Strategic and Program Advice

  • Contribute to the identification of key issues underpinning the resolution of the missing persons issue in the region;
  • Ensure that ICMP operates within the terms and conditions of all legal agreements;
  • Ensure that all program activities are sensitive and responsive to the political, social and economic environment;
  • Ensure effective support for working groups, committees and other cooperative mechanisms that contribute to the program
  • In coordination with headquarters, manage an outreach and related media strategy, and develop a sound relationship with all sectors of the media.

3. Liaison and Coordination

  • Engage in continuous policy dialogue with NGOs, family representatives, regional government representatives, and the international community, including international and other organizations, emphasizing the human-rights and rule-of-law dimensions of the missing persons issue;
  • Facilitate, as appropriate, the participation of government representatives, and other international organizations, as well as civil society, technical experts or other partners and stakeholders;
  • Implement and maintain arrangements to ensure efficient communications between the Colombia Program and Headquarters, and with external partners.

4. Fundraising and Coordination with the Donor Community

  • Work on continuous domestic and international fundraising initiatives, including the drafting of project proposals, concept papers and budget outlines;
  • Establish and develop working relationships with key donors and actively develop domestic funding sources;
  • Provide financial progress reports as required by ICMP and its donors.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Advanced university or equivalent degree in Political Science, International Relations, Humanities, Sociology, Law, Management, Public Administration, or relevant discipline;
  • At least ten years of relevant managerial experience in an international organization, government institution or international NGO with a proven record of accomplishment in leading such institutions and/or development programs.
  • Demonstrated experience in Latin America, preferably in Colombia;
  • In-depth understanding of program issues and policy work at national and international levels;
  • Excellent understanding of human rights and public administration law;
  • Demonstrated ability to implement complex work programs through a multi-disciplinary team in co-operation with national and international partners;
  • Excellent conceptual, analytical, documentation and presentation skills;
  • Excellent planning and coordination skills, including the ability to think and operate strategically.

Additional requirements:

  • Excellent knowledge of both of Spanish and English is essential,
  • Computer literacy, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point;
  • Proven ability to interact positively with colleagues regardless of culture, nationality or gender;
  • Willingness to travel and to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings;
  • Capacity and willingness to work in sometimes challenging circumstances.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Alll applications must be submitted in English.

BENEFITS

In addition to an attractive base salary, this position is eligible for expatriate benefits and up to 8 weeks of paid time off each year. This position is at the E8 level on the ICMP salary scale. For more details, please see the ICMP website.

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