Protection International (PI) is recruiting a PI Representative in Honduras.

Terms of Reference available in English and Spanish.

Start date: August 2019

Position: Representative for Honduras

Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Duration: Fixed term contract, renewable

Application deadline: 5 July 2019

THE ROLE

PI is recruiting a PI country Representative for its work in Honduras. The PI Representative will be based in Tegucigalpa and work under the direct supervision of PI Regional Director for Mesoamérica.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze the political context in Honduras and its impact on the work of defenders, identifying new trends and risks affecting W/HRDs and proposing practical


• interventions geared towards increasing their security;


• Legal representation and support the process of registration of PI in Honduras.


• Monitoring and reporting (narrative and financial) on ongoing projects.


• Supervise the design and implementation of annual work plans and budgets in Honduras in line with PI Global Strategy 2019-2023.


• Actively seek funding opportunities in Honduras and develop / maintain sound working relations with partners and donors.


• Facilitate and carry out capacity building, security and needs assessments processes in partnership with defenders, communities and other local partners;


• Closely collaborate with human rights defenders and organisations on the development of training content aimed at building their capacity in security management and protection;


• Write reports including any recommendations and follow up to current interventions;


• Productively engage with relevant stakeholders, including communities, government authorities, diplomatic missions, UN bodies, local and international NGOs, ;


• Oversee sound information and security management for PI staff in Honduras;


• Contribute to the development of Honduras security plan, implement it, update it and abide by it;


• Contribute to PI Global learning and knowledge sharing across the organization;


• Coordinate with other PI Representatives globally and teams in the region;


• Coordinate and supervise the compliance of the cooperation agreement with our local partner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant academic background (international law, political sciences, sociology, among others);


• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position or as an Executive Director or programmes coordinator in a national NGO;


• Sound management experience and a proven record of accomplishment at national level;


• Extensive experience working with human rights defenders and in close collaboration with civil society actors in Honduras;


• Eligible to work in Honduras.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Commitment to PI’s mission and to the right to defend human rights;


• Sound knowledge of regional and national mechanisms for the protection of human rights defenders;


• Excellent knowledge of the Honduran context and extensive network of contacts in the local human rights movement;


• Entrepreneurship and ability to work in a fluid political environment;


• A proven ability to plan strategically;


• Alliance builder;


• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence others;


• Capacity to motivate colleagues and to assume leadership;


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural team with respect for diversity;


• Fluency in Spanish and good written and oral communication skills in English.


• Knowledge of ancestral people’s languages will be considered an asset.


• Ability to travel regionally and overseas;


• Computer literacy and interest in digital security and IT/communication tools.

THE OFFER:

One year contract renewable on successful completion of 3 month probation, governed by Honduran law.

Competitive benefits and gross monthly salary in line with the sector, commensurate with skills and experience.

The position is full-time and based in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Send your resume and motivation letter (English preferred) before July 5th, 2019 to the email: recruitment(at)protectioninternational.org, mentioning “Honduras Representative” in the subject line.


• Include your name in the file name of your application documents, e.g. Lucia_Fernandez_CV.doc.


• Submit names and contact details of three references together with your application.


• Do not attach any certificates or references at this stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

PI promotes gender equality and strongly encourages women to apply.