ERD Technical Advisor, and Regional Focal Point, LATAM Job Title: ERD Technical Advisor, and Regional Focal Point, LATAM Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood Employment Category: Regular Employment Type: Full-Time Open to Expatriates: No Location: Bogota, Colombia Work Arrangement: Hybrid Job Description The IRC's vision is to lead the humanitarian sector through implementing high-impact, cost-effective programs for people affected by crisis and by using our learning and experience to shape policy and practice. To achieve that vision, the IRC's Technical Excellence (TE) provides technical assistance to IRC's country program staff and shares learnings to influence policy and practice. POSITION OVERVIEW As the ERD Technical Advisor and Regional Focal Point for LatAm, you are responsible for ensuring high quality technical assistance in ERD to one IRC region comprised of 6 country programs as well as support and line management of the regional technical advisors to deliver high quality, effective technical assistance to IRC Country and Regional programs. You will act as the regional focal point in LatAm for the ERD TU and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to achieve high quality, high impact interventions that are informed by evidence, data, and best practice, contextually appropriate, driven by client and partner voices, and are safe, inclusive, and promote equal outcomes for clients. Staff management, learning, and development Line manage a high performing team of at least 2 ERD regional Technical Advisors, to design and support ERD programming across the region, and generate evidence and learning for local and global strategies. Responsible for ensuring TAs maintain core knowledge and expertise and apply global best practices to their work across health sub-sectors. Work closely with Regional and CRRD HQ People & Culture colleagues to devise strategies of attracting, onboarding, developing, and nurturing diverse regional technical staff at the Advisor and Coordinator levels, and ensuring an inclusive work environment. Program Design & Business Development: You will support and oversee regional business development in our technical domains, and ensure the design of winning submissions, to deepen donor understanding of IRC's work in the region. Substantially contribute to the development of proposal theories of change and log frames. Support the LatAm regional and in-country technical lead in analyzing relevant information including available M&E and client responsiveness data. Advise on program modalities and strategic partnership development based on evidence. Implementation Support: In conjunction with existing Technical Advisors, you will facilitate and support country program staff and other key stakeholders in implementing technical interventions. Support country programs and other stakeholders with the recruitment and training of technical coordinators. Assess program quality and inform improvements. Collaborate with country program colleagues to monitor and analyze key indicators. Knowledge & Learning: You will facilitate continuous sectoral learning and IRC technical leadership. Increase quality of technical collaboration across the region by fostering cross-regional dialogue. Lift up program learning for sharing across the region. Collaborate with the Quality in Emergencies team during emergency classifications. Key Working Relationships: This position is reporting as management in partnership to Deputy Director, ERD TU and DRD, LatAm. This position supervises and line manages 1-2 regional Technical Advisors. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Success in this position requires an individual with expertise in designing and delivering technical assistance to ERD programs, and with a deep understanding of the cultural, societal, and political contexts in at least one of the regions where IRC operates. Work Experience: A minimum of 6-8 years of relevant experience in implementing and/or managing economic recovery and development programs. Progressive experience of managing multi-location technical programs and teams. Experience and familiarity with related donors and peer agencies. Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Demonstrated ability to navigate a dynamic, cross-functional team structure. Education: Bachelor's degree in economics, business or international development or any relevant field required. Language Skills: Excellent spoken and written English and Spanish is essential. Working Environment: Standard office working environment. This role may have some international travel up to 40% of the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr