Country Coordinator, Part Time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

📋 Description

• Generate monthly and ad hoc summary reports detailing ongoing local development initiatives, encompassing government, non-governmental, and institutional collaboration efforts.

• Gather and sustain up-to-date country-specific information regarding business, economic, and development trends and initiatives to pinpoint potential involvement from GAC.

• Identify appropriate in-country partner and client organizations as well as businesses.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and monitor ongoing and forthcoming programming in GAC’s Action Areas within Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

• Establish and nurture networks among government, civil society, donor, and private-sector stakeholders.

• Assist in project monitoring and associated events.

• Evaluate political, economic, and security developments pertinent to the country’s development agenda and advise the Technical Authority on possible actions.

• Attend meetings and events as requested to advocate for GAC programs.

• Provide logistical, procurement, financial management, and administrative assistance to visiting missions.

• Deliver additional related services as required.

• Report to the FSSP Caribbean Project Manager located in Barbados.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in development studies, international relations, public policy, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in development programming.

• Experience collaborating with a variety of stakeholders including government, non-government, donor agencies, civil society, and the private sector.

• Training and experience in Project Management would be advantageous.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

• Demonstrated accuracy in preparing information.

• Capacity to adapt to changing circumstances and develop innovative solutions to manage issues and challenges.

• Efficiently manages time and meets shifting deadlines.

• Self-motivated and capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision.

• Excellent interpersonal and team-building abilities.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Proven ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment; honest and reliable.

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office and Google applications, including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Spreadsheets, Word Processing, and Presentation software.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English.

• Must be a CARICOM national residing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Part-time consultancy engagement estimated at 4 days per month.

• Contract term of 9 months.