Location: Lima, Peru
Reports to: Country Representative
Position Type: Full-time, Fixed-term
Language requirements: Fluent in Spanish and English essential
Status: Internal Candidates only; must be eligible to work in Peru
WHO WE ARE
Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action. We believe that by sharing skills, we can build better futures. Founded in 1961, Cuso International works in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Canada. Find out more at www.cusointernational.org
ABOUT THE ROLE
Cuso International will implement the Peruvian Response for Opportunities of Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees in Employment and Sustainable Income Generating Activities(PROMESA) in Peru funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). PROMESA provides skills training and job placements for Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees (VMR) and vulnerable members of host communities (VMHC) in Lima/Callao, Arequipa, Ica and Piura, particularly women, LGBTQ2IA+ individuals, people with disabilities, Indigenous and Afro-descendant population, with a focus on enhancing their economic well-being.
Reporting to the Country Representative (CR), the Program Manager (PM) will be responsible for the implementation of activities under PROMESA in Lima-Callao, Arequipa, Ica and Piura, including managing the project team, partnership management, annual work planning, and reporting.
Note: this position is contingent on approval of funding from the donor (expected approval March 2025).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES
Program Management, PROMESA
- In coordination with local team, ensure effective implementation of key components of PROMESA model in Peru with implementing partner (IP) and key stakeholders, including organizing trainings with the team when needed.
- Lead development of annual work plans and budgets working closely with local team, CR, Finance Officer, implementing partner (IP) and Finance Team at Cuso Headquarters (HQ).
- Oversee implementation of activities according to annual work plans and budgets as well as identify mitigation strategies when necessary.
- Implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) system, including tracking and evaluating progress of indicators and targets.
- In coordination with the CR, development of mid-year and annual reports for GAC, including collecting data/information from IP.
- Maintain strong relationships with IP, including regular check-in meetings with each IP and review of progress of activities.
- Mobilize broad support for PROMESA in Peru by developing partnerships with a range of stakeholders, including local and national government, private sector and civil society.
- Coordinate implementation of communication strategy in coordination with IP and Cuso’s Communications Team based in Ottawa.
- Analyse and maintain strong understanding of socioeconomic integration of the Venezuelan migrant population in Peru, with focus on advancing inclusive employment agendas for vulnerable populations.
- Participate in the Working Group for Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees GTRM, representing Cuso and informing of our intervention and achievements.
- Seek out and actively participate in national and regional networks, alliances, meetings and forums pertaining to PROMESA and where possible champion/represent PROMESA with key stakeholders.
- Ensure that PROMESA activities include Cuso’s gender and social inclusion commitments as outlined in the Gender Equality Policy, Strategy and Approach, hereby collaborating with the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor and Renewed Women´s Voice and Leadership PM.
- Participate in regular programming meetings.
- Ensure PROMESA accountability to local beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
- Support on the internal mid-year and annual reviews, impact evaluations and external project evaluations.
- Foster a positive, respectful, fair and participatory work environment for local team free from harassment, motivating them to actively participate towards achieving Cuso’s goals.
- Ensure that Cuso’s performance management culture and inclusive values are understood and respected within the local team and that each staff receives adequate feedback and support to promote successful performance and high levels of employee engagement.
Other
- Fulfill other responsibilities, as required by the CR, Senior Program Manager, and Chief Operations Officer (COO) from time to time.
- Regular travel within Peru, particularly Arequipa, Ica and Piura and internationally when required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education
- University Degree in a relevant field, preferably at the master’s degree level.
Experience
- At least five (5) years’ experience implementing and managing large bilateral funded projects, with specific experience on the development of annual work plans and budgets as well as demonstrated experience implementing and managing MEAL systems.
- Excellent understanding of the Project Cycle with at least three (3) years’ experience planning, monitoring and implementing large development projects
- Proven experience developing mid-year and annual reports for international donors, including collecting data/information on results achieved and progress made
- Experience maintaining strong relationships with project partners, including experience with local and national governments, private sector and civil society.
- Proven experience working with GAC and/or other international development agencies and donors, such UN agencies (e.g., UNHCR), USAID and the European Union.
Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of program/project management cycles.
- Strong knowledge of GESI
- Significant knowledge of MEAL systems and frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of the development context in Peru and Andean Region, including inclusive employment, migration and women’s empowerment
Capacities, Skills and Competencies
- Excellent understanding of the results-based management, including tools and applications.
- Proven commitment to advancement of gender equality and women’s rights and empowerment.
- Strong ability to coach, mentor and motivate teams.
- Ability to make decisions and take initiative, as part of managing a complex and varied workload.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical abilities.
- Excellent cross-cultural interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, resolve conflicts, coach and develop internal and external relationships.
- Well developed written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and web-based research.
- Ability to work irregular hours and overtime when needed to meet critical deadlines.
HOW TO APPLY
Cuso International is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture. We strive to actively celebrate diversity, advance our equitable practices, and drive greater inclusion. We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package and insurance, generous days of paid time off, including vacation and sick days, and more.
Please click the "Apply for This Job" button to submit your application no later than February 07, 2025, at 4:30 PM (EST). Expressions of interest should be sent in English. Your résumé and one-page cover letter should demonstrate how you meet all the essential and any desirable qualifications. Please note that a confirmation email will be generated once you submit your application, but it may be directed to your spam or junk folders of your email inbox.
Cuso International is committed to the integrity of our volunteers, interns, staff, managers, board members and subcontractors in preventing sexual violence in the way we operate. This is done through a defined framework, code of conduct, values and guiding principles, as well as Cooperation Canada’s Leaders’ Pledge.
Cuso International is an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations will be provided at any stages of the hiring process upon request. Thank you for your interest in Cuso International.