Program Support Specialist Ii at Compassion International – Mexico


Program Support Specialist Ii at Compassion International – Mexico

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Program Support Specialist Ii at Compassion International – Mexico

Recruiter: Compassion International

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About Compassion International

Compassion International is part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to administrative management within Compassion International’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Mexico, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Full Job Description

Especialista en Soporte al Programa II – Salud Program Support Specialist II **Este puesto tiene base en ciudad de Mexico** Requisitos Profesionales en Medicina, Enfermeria, Nutricion, Odontologia y ramas afines. Experiencia de al menos 3 anos en el area de salud. Destreza para capacitar a personal no medico en temas basicos de salud. Habilidad para establecer alianzas con socios estrategicos e influir en el contexto. Capacidad para comunicarse efectivamente, de manera verbal y escrita. Resolucion de problemas y flexibidad. Apertura al aprendizaje continuo. Ingles en nivel intermedio avanzado. Disposicion para el trabajo en equipo. Licencia de conducir vigente. Disponibilidad para viajar el 60% del tiempo. Resume This intermediate specialist consults on, and supports the implementation of holistic child development programs and interventions. The specialist generally provides highly competent knowledge in one holistic development subspecialties in this national office and is helpful in others. At this career level, the incumbent supports the local program design, performing independently on moderately complex issues. He or she may coach other specialists. Responsibilities Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christs mandate to protect children. Commits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abides by all behavioral expectations in Compassions Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Reports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassions internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur. Supports overall holistic child development and provides ongoing subject matter expertise in individual areas of specialization. Aids partnership facilitators and cross-functional staff and managers by providing coaching and knowledge within area of specialty. Supports child development community learning and improvement among staff and other stakeholders. Regularly assesses changing need for and ability to deliver programming within area of expertise. Consolidates national and local data to identify common gaps and patterns. May develop strategy; maintains and supports the implementation of strategy within area of expertise. Provides advice in support of other strategy development with the national office as needed. Provides skilled program design support to other staff. Supports the ongoing development and implementation of local program design in alignment with the global objectives. May provide expertise to other national office professionals, support staff and FCP staff/volunteers to ensure that Frontline Church Partners are adequately informed and equipped to provide holistic development to caregivers, children and youth. May facilitate the identification of resource components (internal and external) for specific child development strategies and plans in support of partnership facilitator efforts with FCPs. May provide information to management and other decision-makers regarding allocation of appropriate resources. May provide input to and/or develop Interventions for funding within area of expertise. Designs, implements, and monitors specific holistic child development strategies and interventions. Serves partnership facilitators by providing capacity-building and child/youth/caregiver engagement activities in area of expertise. May contextualize portions of curriculum relevant to their expertise or other resources for child and youth development. Works with partnership facilitators by ensuring intervention records, reports, and other documentation are accurate, complete and delivered to appropriate stakeholders. Reviews data, reports and utilizes findings to support management and key stakeholders in improving program initiatives, interventions and child outcomes. May provide expertise to other program support staff in the national office. Culture Accountable for supporting, upholding, and engaging in Compassion’s core “Cultural Behaviors” in all internal and external communication and relationships. Working Environment Office Standard Office Environment Physical Demands Sitting, standing, and/or walking for up to 8 hours per day Travel Requirements May be required to travel up to 60% of normal schedule Releasing children from poverty in Jesus name Its a mission that drives us because the need is desperate. Ten percent of the world lives on $1.90 a day or less. Our hearts break for the millions of children who suffer from lack of resources, but we rejoice because there is hope. We at Compassion know that the transformative power of Christs love is not bound by nationality or economic status. Unified by this conviction, our increasingly diverse staff uses our talents and experience to serve more than two million children in 25 countries. Were excited for you to join our ministry!

Key Details

  • Job Title: Program Support Specialist II
  • Grade: N/A
  • Location: Mexico City, Mexico
  • Department: Compassion International
  • Contract Type: Professional Staff
  • Estimated Salary Range:$70,000 – $120,000 USD annually

Qualifications

  • Not specified in the official posting

Skills

  • Not specified in the official posting

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official UN careers portal. Female candidates and candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.