Coordinador/a de programa- VenEsperanza – Medellín, Antioquia

Lead the strategic and operational implementation of the VenEsperanza emergency program.

This opening is not available anymore. Do not try to apply for this job.

Overview

Lead the strategic and operational implementation of the VenEsperanza emergency program.

You have:

  • Professional experience in areas of social or economic sciences, psychology, social work, sociology, economics, law, business administration or related fields.
  • Specialization or master's degree in areas related to project management, administrative management, international cooperation or related fields (desirable).
  • Minimum professional experience of 5 years with victim, vulnerable and/or migrant populations, and at least 2 years of experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience coordinating humanitarian and international cooperation programs.
  • Preferably with knowledge and experience in cash transfer processes.
  • Knowledge and experience in economic recovery and livelihood processes with migrant, returnee Colombians and host population.
  • Knowledge of the intervention area and the Venezuelan context.
  • Knowledge of databases, dashboards and technology such as tablets for capturing information.
  • Excellent proficiency in MS Office Suite: PowerPoint, Excel, Word, tables, database.
  • Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response is desirable.
  • Ability to speak and write in English is a plus. Many documents are in English and visits from non-Spanish speakers will occur.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you identified an opportunity for innovative action within a program. The interviewer wants to assess your ability to think creatively and initiate action in challenging situations. Provide a specific example that highlights your problem-solving skills and innovative thinking.
How do you prioritize actions and organize resources in a program setting? This question evaluates your strategic thinking and planning abilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an experience where you successfully led a team in a challenging program situation? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to ensure compliance with emergency programming standards? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you effectively monitored and evaluated a program's goals. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you maintain effective communication with various stakeholders in a humanitarian context? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you would support economic recovery for vulnerable populations. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in a humanitarian program and how did you address them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: mercycorps.org/careers/national