Programme Coordinator

**Engaging the world’s armed groups and de facto authorities in complex situations, Geneva Call’s staff is a force for humanity, respect and hope. We employ a highly motivated and dedicated staff from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. We offer a unique working environment in a challenging field. If you’re skilled and passionate, we would like to hear from you.**

**Department**: Operations

**Duty Station**: Bogotá, Colombia

**Contract Type**: Full-time (100%)

**Contract duration**: until May 31, 2026

**Starting date**: as soon as possible

**Mission**:
Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organisation dedicated to promoting respect by Armed Groups, De Facto Authorities (AGDAs) and Provisional Governments for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence, in particular those related to the protection of civilians. Geneva Call focuses its efforts on banning the use of anti-personnel mines, protecting children from the effects of armed conflict, prohibiting sexual violence in armed conflict, working towards the elimination of gender discrimination, protecting civilian infrastructure, and ensuring humanitarian access.

**Why this Role?**:
The Programme Coordinator is responsible for implementation and oversight of Geneva Call’s programmes and projects at the country level, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy, guidelines, and operational objectives.

**Work Relations**

The Programme Coordinator reports to the Country Director and works closely with the MEAL & Liaison Coordinator and the Head of Support. He/She supervises directly the Field Officers. The role also maintains occasional contact with external partners including UN agencies, Permanent Missions, international organisations, and service providers.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Programme Implementation**
- Supervise and oversee the implementation of operational and strategic objectives in line with Geneva Call’s mission.
- Identify and propose clear engagement opportunities to Country Director.
- Map and develop access strategies to engage with relevant armed actors directly or through local partners.
- Ensure programme activities are implemented effectively and achieve intended results.
- Ensure programme quality.

**Monitoring and Evaluation**
- Coordinate with the MEAL &Liaison Coordinator to ensure that design, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of operations are coherent with programmatic guidelines and a results-based approach.
- Regularly review programme progress, identify challenges, and recommend corrective actions.

**Budget and Compliance**
- Monitor programme expenditure to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
- Ensure compliance with Geneva Call’s internal standards, donor rules, and accountability frameworks.

**External Coordination**
- Map and actively participate in relevant coordination mechanisms and protection networks as delegated by the Country Director.
- Represent Geneva Call at workshops, events, and forums related to engagement with armed actors and protection issues as delegated by the Country Director.

**Management and Team Development**
- Develop and manage a team of project officers, fostering safe and efficient project delivery.
- Promote staff development, performance management, and a collaborative working environment.

**Requirements**:
**Education (Essential)**
- Minimum a bachelor’s degree Graduate degree in international relations or another humanitarian field.

**Experience (Essential)**
- At least 8 - 10 years of relevant experience in humanitarian organisations, particularly in conflict-affected settings and protection work.
- Proven experience in project cycle management and team leadership.
- Proven experience working with different donors and multilateral agencies.

**Experience (Desirable)**

**Job-related Competencies**
- Strong project management and organisational development skills, with a proven record of delivering results.
- Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and team-building abilities.
- Good understanding of international development systems, donors, and best practices.
- Ability to work under pressure in complex environments, managing multiple priorities.
- Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law is an asset.

**Organisational Competencies**:

- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience negotiating with armed actors and stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to different audiences and contexts.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
- Ability to influence, coach, and build consensus in sensitive and complex situations.

**Languages (Essential)**
- Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English is required

**Additional information**
- The incumbent must be willing and able to travel at short notice and spend part of her time on the field.
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