Senior Technical Advisor – Food Assistance and UN Grants Operations (LACR)
Quick answer
World Vision is hiring a Senior Technical Advisor – Food Assistance and UN Grants Operations (LACR) in the Latin America and Caribbean region to lead food assistance programs and manage UN grants, with travel requirements of at least 60%.
- Role
- Senior Technical Advisor – Food Assistance and UN Grants Operations (LACR)
- Organization
- World Vision
- Location
- Latin America and the Caribbean Region
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
World Vision is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor for Food Assistance and UN Grants Operations to lead their food assistance and UN grants portfolio across Latin America and the Caribbean. The role involves providing high-level technical guidance, strategic donor engagement, and ensuring program quality in complex humanitarian landscapes. The advisor will work closely with field offices to manage risk, ensure compliance, and foster cross-cutting collaboration in areas like nutrition and child protection.
What you'll do
- Lead resource mobilization strategies for UN Agencies and institutional donors.
- Provide oversight from start-up through close-out of food assistance programs.
- Manage risk identification, monitoring, and mitigation strategies.
- Conduct market assessments and select delivery modalities (cash, vouchers, in-kind).
- Design and deliver capacity building for field and regional office teams.
- Represent the organization in clusters and technical forums.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Operations Management, or similar.
- 10 years of humanitarian work experience with at least 5 years in food and cash assistance management.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English; French or Portuguese is a plus.
- Proven track record coordinating large-scale country operations.
- Strong knowledge of UN agency partnership systems and donor regulations.
- Ability to pass Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT).
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role covers the Latin America and Caribbean region, requiring at least 60% travel to various field offices.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this role is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least 10 years of humanitarian experience, a bachelor's degree, and be bilingual in Spanish and English.
When or by when should I apply?
The application deadline is not specified in the posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Vision's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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