Country Representative Brazil

WeWorld, recently constituted from the merger of two NGOs, is an Italian secular and independent organization working since 1971 in international cooperation and humanitarian aid. Present in 29 countries with 128 projects, WeWorld operates in the following areas of assistance: human rights (gender equality, prevention and combating violence against children and women, migration), humanitarian aid (prevention, emergency relief and rehabilitation), food security, access to water, health and hygiene, education, global citizenship education, quality teaching and international volunteering. WeWorld works mostly with girls, boys, women and youth, actors of change in every community for a fairer and more inclusive world. Supports people overcoming emergencies and guarantees a life with dignity, opportunities and a better future through human and economic development programs, in the framework of the 2030 Agenda. Joining the WeWorld team means being part of the development of a dynamic organisation where the contribution of each staff member is promoted and valued, working together towards the collective achievement of shared goals and vision. At present, the main donors are Italy (AICS), the EU (DG ECHO), UNICEF, OCHA, and Belgium (DGD).

**Cargo**:
**Position**: Country Representative Brazil

**Reporting Relationship**: Head of Regional Unit

**Location**: Fortaleza, with fields visits in the areas of intervention

**Deadline**: April 14th

**Starting date**: June 2023

**Family Duty Station**: YES

**R&R**: NO

**Working context**

WeWorld operates in Brazil through its affiliate World-GVC Brazil a Brazilian non-profit association under private law, founded in December 2014, based in Fortaleza/CE and works in collaboration with Brazilian civil society organizations at the community, municipal, state (Ceará) and national levels in the implementation of programs and projects in favor of Women, Children and their communities in the areas of education, rights, gender equality and socio-economic development.

The action is carried out through 4 integrated and systemic intervention:

- Child sponsorship program (LDSP)
- Indirectly Managed Projects
- Directly Managed Projects
- Strategic Platform of the Semi-Arid Agenda - 2030 [PEASA]

**Purpose of the Role**

The **Country Representative** directs organizational programs at the country level ensuring quality of the activity in Brazil, from development through execution, included budget management and Human Resources Management (international and National Staff). He/She identifies programming opportunities and areas where the organization can demonstrate its value and relevance. S/he develops relations with different stakeholders and represents the organization to donors, ministries and local government authorities, local partners, and s/he is responsible for the security management in the country.

The Country Representative will work under the supervision of the Head of Regional Unit and in cooperation with the Desk Officer.

**Main functions and duties**

Program Management and Development
- Ensure that WeWorld in Brazil complies with the local legislation and the requirements for the NGOs operating in the country.
- Supervise the child sponsorship program (LDSP), ensuring that the sponsorship campaigns are carried out according to the timetable and the procedures of WeWorld (Child Sponsorships Manual), in collaboration with the LDSP Manager and the LDSP Officer and with the HQ
- Lead the development and implementation of high-quality country strategic plan relevant to the local context and the organizational priorities
- Lead and oversee the grants acquisition of new projects in the country, ensuring a long-term portfolio and achievement of annual targets
- Lead, guide and supervise the project managers and partners’ coordinators on performance and quality control, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the projects to ensure the effective and efficient execution of project deliverables, in compliance with WeWorld standards
- Lead and oversee the preparation and implementation of program documents (including SOPs, policy briefs, Programed Risk Assessments)
- Oversee the financial and logistic sustainability of programs and operations through effective and efficient resources development effort, outstanding financial ratios, effective budget administration and procurement management (i.e. management and maintenance of project assets and regular inventories)
- Assist the HQ to maintain public/media/donor relations to actively engage their interest/support in promoting and communicating WeWorld achievements, competencies and interest at global level

Representation and advocacy
- Represent WeWorld in the Country in various fora on programmatic and technical issues, strategic meetings, conferences, forums and other public events and contribute towards consolidating and raising the profile of the organization
- Engage and liaise with relevant national