Specialist Sr., Regional Humanitarian Business Development

Childfund India Group; Xico; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international development organization is seeking a Regional Humanitarian Business Development Specialist in Veracruz, Mexico. This role involves providing technical support to country offices in humanitarian programming and leading emergency preparedness plans. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 6-8 years of relevant experience, including a strong track record with USG donors. Fluency in Spanish and proficiency in English are required, and international travel may be necessary.

Formación

• 6-8 years of experience in humanitarian programming in the Americas.
• Experience with USG donors on humanitarian programs.
• Demonstrated success in developing grant proposals.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the rollout of Emergency Preparedness Plans across countries.
• Deliver technical support for humanitarian programs.
• Support resource mobilization for large-scale crises.

Conocimientos

Fluency in Spanish

Proficiency in English

Experience in humanitarian programming

Strong facilitation skills

Ability to work across cultures

Educación

Bachelor's degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

Specialist Sr., Regional Humanitarian Business Development

ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization working in 23 countries.

This role focuses on technical and strategic leadership across ChildFund's humanitarian response in the Americas, anticipating and preparing for crises, scaling quality humanitarian programs, positioning the organization with key donors, and ensuring technical quality in proposal design.

About This Role

The Regional Humanitarian Business Development Specialist will deliver high-quality technical support to Country Offices, supervise humanitarian grant implementation, and lead rapid assessments and response plans.

The role also involves mobilizing resources for large-scale and protracted crises, strengthening donor engagement, representing ChildFund in regional coordination forums, and amplifying the organization's visibility.

Required Experience and Education

Bachelor's degree in international affairs, gender studies, social work, public health, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least 6–8 years of experience in humanitarian programming in the Americas, including protracted crises and rapid‑onset emergencies.

Demonstrated success working with USG donors (PRM, BHA, State Department) on humanitarian and protection programs.

Experience developing grant proposals and a track record of proven efficacy.

Experience supervising or implementing projects related to migration and humanitarian response.

Strong track record in regional network participation and leadership in inter‑agency coordination forums.

Experience implementing Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPPs), Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs), and risk‑analysis tools for humanitarian response.

Demonstrated record of humanitarian certification, including but not limited to SPHERE certification.

Fluency in Spanish required; proficiency in English required.

Fluency in English and / or Portuguese is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Anticipating and Preparing for Emergencies

Lead roll‑out and implementation of Emergency Preparedness Plans (EPPs) across priority countries.

Support country offices in activating emergency Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) in alignment with ChildFund's program package.

Conduct risk‑informed planning and scenario mapping, including for countries beyond traditional geographies.

Provide surge support in sudden‑onset emergencies and guide transition to protracted response.

2. Technical Assistance for Humanitarian Programs at Scale

Deliver high-quality technical support to country offices on humanitarian programs in child protection, violence prevention, mental health, psychosocial support, and youth livelihoods.

Ensure integration of Accountability to Affected Populations (APA), Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and Safeguarding in all program designs.

Provide coaching to national technical specialists to localize and adapt ChildFund's technical packages for displacement‑affected settings; supervise the technical components of humanitarian grants implemented across the region.

Provide technical guidance to Country Offices for emergency responses and ensure adherence to global processes.

Assume management of emergency responses in the Americas region, leading rapid assessments, developing response plans, providing technical support, and overseeing the transition to recovery and exit phases.

3. Mobilizing Resources for Large‑Scale and Protracted Crises

Support regional and country positioning for United States Government (USG) and other institutional funding aligned with regional trends.

Collaborate with Business Development, foundations, and private fundraising teams to co‑design compelling proposals and lead donor engagement strategies.

Track donor trends and humanitarian financing priorities across the Americas; advise regional and country offices on new funding opportunities.

Strengthen technical capacities in Country Offices in donor engagement and visibility.

4. Driving Strategic Visibility and Partnerships

Represent ChildFund in regional humanitarian coordination forums (e.g., REDLAC, LAC‑RMD, CP AoR, R4V), contributing to regional agendas and technical working groups.

Strengthen relationships with peer organizations and regional platforms to explore joint programming and co‑leadership opportunities.

Amplify ChildFund's voice and visibility through regional briefings, learning products, and donor engagements.

Develop communications to promote ChildFund's leadership in humanitarian response and protracted crisis management.

Other Responsibilities

Perform other duties as assigned to support the effective implementation of the organization's humanitarian priorities.

Remain alert and responsive to child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, and conduct yourself in accordance with the Child Safeguarding Policy.

ChildFund's Core Competencies

Teamwork : ability to work effectively and collaborate with others, respecting individual differences.

Communication : demonstrates empathy and tact, and uses storytelling when appropriate.

Results orientation : gets things done and takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals.

Decision making : uses good judgment and critical thinking to evaluate problems and opportunities.

Resilience : thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.

Digital literacy : adopts and champions new technology and stays aware of trends.

Other Required Competencies

Collaborative and solutions‑oriented, with strong facilitation and influencing skills.

Deep understanding of child protection and community‑led responses.

Ability to work across time zones and cultures, fostering cohesion among global and regional teams.

Innovation mindset with ability to adapt strategies in dynamic contexts.

Skilled in strategic thinking, partnership development, and donor communications.

Proven ability to coach, mentor, and build technical capacity of national staff and specialists.

Other Criteria

Willingness to travel internationally up to 30% in the Americas region.