JOB DESCRIPTION: Programme Support Officer for Latin America and the Caribbean
Position Details
- Job Title: Programme Support Officer
- Country: LAC Region & Global Programs
- Location: Honduras or Colombia
- Reports to: LAC Desk Officer
Role Overview
The Programme Support Officer (PSO) will be a crucial part of GOAL Global’s support structure for its country-funded programs in the U.S. and LAC Region. Working within the Operations Team at GOAL’s regional offices in Honduras or Colombia, the PSO will handle a diverse range of tasks related to grant management, country support, and overall operations.
Responsibilities
Grant Management
- Provide administrative support to the Operations Team in managing GOAL’s grant portfolio during peak periods.
- Assist country programs in preparing and ensuring the quality of reports and proposals.
- Develop knowledge of key donor agencies and their funding mechanisms, guidelines, and portals.
- Assist in formal written communication with donors and follow-up activities.
Country Team and Operations
- Organize and document Operations Team meetings and other program review committee meetings.
- Support the consolidation and revision of annual country plans.
- Assist in preparing management information for GOAL Board Meetings.
- Work with communications teams to develop high-quality case studies and media inputs.
Information Management
- Support the maintenance and updating of the Grants Management System (GMS).
- Assist in managing key departmental systems, including SharePoint and other relevant platforms.
Other Responsibilities
- Undertake various tasks as assigned by the Operations Team leadership.
- Provide support to the Director of Strategies on specific projects.
- Translate documents as needed in Spanish, English, and French.
- Assist in language interpretation and translation during meetings as required.
Essential Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or relevant field.
- Minimum one year of NGO experience, preferably in international programs or headquarters roles.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with a sense of mission aligned with GOAL’s objectives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Fluency in English and Spanish; proficiency in French (written and oral).
Desirable Criteria
- Master’s degree in relevant subject.
- Experience in donor relationship management and grant writing, especially with major institutional donors.
- Familiarity with donor priorities and guidelines for grant implementation and monitoring.
- Knowledge or experience in GOAL’s program or thematic sectors.
Safeguarding
- Comply with GOAL’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Report any concerns about the well-being of program participants or irregularities within programming.
- Report any concerns about inappropriate behavior by GOAL employees or partners.
How to Apply
- Interested candidates should submit their updated CV and Letter of Expression of Interest via the provided link by February 12, 2024.
- Include email address and cell phone numbers on the CV.
- Link to Apply
Note
- GOAL reserves the right to amend the job description.
- Closing dates are estimated, and vacancies may close earlier once suitable candidates are found.
- GOAL has integrity standards and a child protection policy and expects adherence to these policies from all employees.
