Programme officer, PPA, Bolivia

This is a very interesting post based in La Paz, Bolivia, providing support and technical expertise to achieve and report on quantitative and qualitative results for Christian Aid's livelihoods and income generation programmes in the Bolivian Amazon region which receives funds from the global DFID Partnership Programme Agreement (PPA) in which Christian Aid and our local partners participate.

The post holder will work alongside Christian Aid colleagues, based both in Bolivia and in the UK, to develop and maintain mechanisms and systems that will strengthen the capacity of our local partners working in the Amazon to achieve resilient and thriving livelihoods for historically marginalised men and women living in rural communities. The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that these changes can be clearly measured and evidenced in technical and financial reports, both internally and for DFID. The post holder will share lessons learned, regularly communicating these changes and will encourage analysis and horizontal learning around livelihoods and income generation in Bolivia through writing blogs and reports, as well as organising and facilitating learning events.

Essentials skills and experience required for this role are;

Graduate in a relevant discipline or equivalent

Familiarity with current thinking/debates on effectivenes/ results, evaluation and impact assessment in livelihoods and income generation programmes that have a disaster risk reduction, gender and rights based focus

Extensive experience of development and livelihoods programme management and monitoring and evaluation, as well as excellent facilitation skills and ability to promote critical thinking and reflection

Experience of working with partner organisations to build capacity, including in indigenous and campesino communities in the Amazon region and willingness to travel regularly to remote areas and work in basic conditions

Experience in participatory developing and implementing disaster risk reduction and mitigation mechanism with vulnerable communities

Experience of working in networks and NGO consortiums to optimise effectiveness and impact, creative thinking and track record of promoting innovation and ability to build effective working relationships across organisations, including at a distance

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish, including ability to communicate effectively across cultures and at a distance

Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.

Build partnerships

Tell us about a time when you had to establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of contacts and networks based on mutual rapport and respect.

Communicate effectively

Tell us about a time when you handled a difficult issue with someone else with openness, honesty and respect.

Deliver results

Tell us about a time when you planned, prioritised and monitored your own work to meet the team’s objectives to the standards required.

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect all the benefits included in the Bolivian labour law and a good work/life balance.

As this post is based in Bolivia, all candidates must have Bolivian nationality.

Download the role profile (153 KB pdf)

To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to:  LACRecruitment@christian-aid.org   quoting the job reference number given below.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Job reference: PPA/BOL 001

Closing date: 9pm (Bolivia time) Sunday 23 February 2014

Interview date: 6 March 2014

Christian Aid values diversity and aspires to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.