Qualifications and skills

• University degree in natural resources, economics, law, business administration, social or political sciences or a relevant related discipline
• Knowledge and experience in climate change and development nexus issues. A good understanding of EU development assistance
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisation and coordination skills
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English is compulsory; knowledge of French is considered an advantage.

General professional experience

• At least 10 years of professional experience in project management, including project monitoring
• At least 7 years work experience with international donors and other public, non-state or private actors in developing countries, preferably in the Caribbean
• Experience as a programme manager of a regional programme is considered an asset.

Specific professional experience

• At least 4 years of work experience in managing consultancy works in the area of climate change, environment and natural resources
• At least 5 years of work experience as a programme manager in international development projects
• At least 5 years of work experience in the Caribbean
• Experience in project monitoring and logframe design/updating
• Experience in participatory and consultative processes, including facilitating workshops stakeholder consultations, and policy reform processes
• Prior experience with EU development cooperation is an advantage, as is experience with other international organisations/donors.