The Van Leer Foundation is an independent Dutch organisation working globally to foster inclusive societies where all children and communities can flourish. We bring together people with different perspectives and support them to achieve large-scale impact. Our support involves a unique combination of funding, networks, executive education, technical assistance and knowledge.
Position: Programme Coordinator Brazil
Team: Programme Team
Reports to: Representative Brazil
Based in: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Gross yearly salary: BRL 162,446 – BRL 223,363
THE POSITION
Brazil's Programme Coordinator facilitates the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Van Leer Foundation's investments in the country and its impact on policies and practices for early childhood. The Programme Coordinator supports the Brazil Representative in the execution of the strategic plan in the country, working with partners specifically in four areas to support early childhood development (ECD):
Advocacy, strengthening the ECD ecosystem in Brazil
Early childcare and education, increasing the quality and equity in the educational system
Caregiver wellbeing
Urban95, implementing strategies aimed at adapting the urban environment of the city to the needs of young children and their caregivers
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Contributes to the design, monitoring and evaluation of country partnerships and programmes in coordination with the Brazil Representative
Manages key partners and programmes, proactively monitors the progress of projects in the country
Coaches and supports partners and allies
Participates in key meetings with external stakeholders and assists with timely follow up
Assists in capturing and sharing knowledge on the Brazil programmes within the Foundation and externally
Works with the Brazil Representative to identify opportunities for investment
Supports the proposal, work plan, budget assessment and the administrative approval process for new investments
Documents and reports programme progress, including writing quarterly progress reports, proposals, workplans, and political updates
Resolves issues by initiating appropriate management interventions or extra activities when gaps in the programme are identified
Coordinates communications needs of the Foundation in Brazil, including online and offline content development, power point presentations, localisation and translation
Adapts global content to the local context
Provides logistic support in country when needed
PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS
Inside the Foundation: Brazil team, programme team, communications team
Outside the Foundation: Strategic institutional or individual contacts, partners, allies and stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Knowledge on early childhood development or ability to acquire a basic level of knowledge quickly
Master's degree in health sciences, urban development, social sciences, or related field; or complete graduate studies in an Iberic America University (equivalent to Bachelor plus Masters)
Track record in programme management (5-7 years) in health sciences, urban planning, social sciences, international development, public policy, or related field
Have been living in Brazil for at least 3 years with good knowledge of policy environment and government structures
Working knowledge of basic budget and accounting procedures
Experience in organising events
Proven ability to work with different stakeholders
Ability to meet deadlines
Fluent in English and Portuguese; Spanish is an advantage
The candidate should be willing to travel frequently
Good knowledge of PC-based word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications
Organisational-wide competencies: Teamwork, learning ability, results-oriented
Job-specific competencies: Networking, planning and organising, written communication, entrepreneurship
HOW TO APPLYIf you are interested in this position, please send your CV and cover letter in English before 10 March 23:59 GMT to ******
For any questions, please contact Agnes Buis at ******
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