Country Manager

International Rescue Committee Inc

Caracas, Venezuela
Fully remote
8+ years international development experience
3+ years senior management role
Multi-sectoral program implementation
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Country Manager for its operations in Venezuela. This role focuses on leading program implementation during a critical humanitarian crisis, requiring strong management, coordination, and advocacy skills

Job Summary

  • The Country Manager will provide leadership and day-to-day management of IRC's programs implementation in Venezuela under the supervision of the DDP for Colombia.
  • This role requires managing multi-sector programming including health, protection, economic recovery, and education while ensuring compliance with donor policies.
  • Candidates must already have the right to work in Venezuela and be based in Caracas to lead the country program effectively.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Country Manager for its operations in Venezuela. This role focuses on leading program implementation during a critical humanitarian crisis, requiring strong management, coordination, and advocacy skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years international development experience
  • 3+ years senior management role
  • Multi-sectoral program implementation
  • Remote management of local partners
  • Budget management for large donors
  • Staff safety and security management
  • Inter-agency coordination with UN clusters

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in refugee contexts
  • Fluency in Spanish language
  • Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
  • Strategic thinking and doing balance
  • High energy in high-pressure environments
  • Proven capacity building skills

Key Requirements

  • BA/BS degree required; MA/MS preferred
  • Must have right to work in Venezuela
  • Minimum 8 years in humanitarian sector
  • Minimum 3 years in senior management
  • INGO experience required

Work Rights

Must have right to work in Venezuela

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