Solidarity Center is hiring a
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Application Deadline: Until Filled
Summary:
Solidarity Center seeks a highly organized labor activist and project manager with international experience to serve as Deputy Country Program Director (Deputy or DCPD) in Colombia, covering the Andean region. The Deputy must have experience managing U.S. government grants, collaborating with unions in Latin America in the implementation of projects, deep knowledge of the labor movement in the Andean region, sound judgment, and political sense for making decisions when the Country Program Director (CPD) and headquarters cannot be reached. Fluent Spanish is also required.
This position requires a strong knowledge of US Government funding regulations and procedures around grant management, including budgeting and reporting, to help design and implement field programs that address the needs of our partner trade unions and the AFL-CIO. This includes writing and editing concept papers and proposals and seeking funding for programs. This individual helps to monitor programs for progress and budgetary compliance. The Deputy also should be comfortable and competent in areas related to human resources and field operations in order to support the CPD with administrative tasks. This individual liaises with the CPD on significant developments in the country through meetings, reports, and other communication. In the absence of the Country Program Director, the Deputy represents Solidarity Center and assumes full management responsibility for the office and country staff.
The Deputy supports the CPD's work with AFL-CIO affiliates, the ITUC and its regional organizations, and global union federations (GUFs), to facilitate their participation in Solidarity Center programs. The Deputy provides logistical support for visitors from the Solidarity Center, AFL-CIO, affiliates, GUFs, donor agencies, and other organizations. This individual may be required to travel extensively within the region and can fill in for CPDs on a temporary basis.
The Deputy assists the CPD to ensure compliance with Solidarity Center policies, US regulations governing grants, and host-country law. At the direction of the CPD, the Deputy develops and maintains relatiofnships with personnel at the USAID mission and US Embassy, including completing requisite reporting requirements regarding Solidarity Center work. With the CPD, the Deputy works to ensure that USAID and the Embassy understand organized labor’s role in the development process and how Solidarity Center programs contribute to their strategic objectives.
Qualifications:
Supervisor: Regional Program Director, Americas
Specific Duties:
This is a collective bargaining unit position, generously compensated with a gross annual salary starting at approximately $101,000 USD based on experience, which may be eligible for U.S. foreign-earned income tax exclusion for American citizens (please consult a tax professional to verify). A robust benefits package includes excellent health and life insurance, a retirement plan/pension, and ample paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave. In addition, as an expatriate position, the Deputy Country Programs Director is entitled to housing, relocation expenses, annual home leave, and an education allowance for dependents. Field assignments typically last from three to six years, with the option to transfer to another post at the end of the assignment.
The Solidarity Center cultivates the values of diversity, equality, and inclusion among its staff and partners. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to apply for this position, please contact us at information@solidaritycenter.org.
For Candidates Applying from the AFL-CIO: Solidarity Center works in partnership with the AFL-CIO on recruiting and filling positions. Our policy is to notify the AFL-CIO prior to interviewing any of its current employees.