PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY

The consultant will support Solidar Suisse in the further development of its humanitarian engagement in Venezuela. The assignment will focus on the identification and assessment of suitable implementing partners, stakeholder engagement and coordination, project design and development, as well as the analysis of operational opportunities, risks and requirements for effective project implementation.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner Identification and Assessment

Identify and assess potential national and local partner organisations.
Conduct partner capacity assessments and due diligence processes in accordance with Solidar Suisse requirements.
Analyse potential partners’ technical, operational, financial and organisational capacities, including relevant safeguarding and compliance capacities.
Prepare a comparative assessment and provide a clear, evidence-based recommendation regarding partner selection and appropriate implementation modalities.
Support initial discussions with the selected partner on roles, responsibilities, ways of working and implementation arrangements.
Project Design and Development

Analyse humanitarian needs, response gaps and relevant intervention opportunities.
Lead a participatory project design process in close collaboration with the selected partner and Solidar Suisse Headquarters.
Develop the project concept, intervention strategy, implementation approach, results framework, indicators and workplan.
Develop the complete project proposal, logframe, budget and required supporting documents in the applicable donor format (likely in the field of Protection and/or WASH).
Ensure alignment with donor requirements, humanitarian standards, accountability commitments, safeguarding requirements and Solidar Suisse’s localisation approach.
Integrate comments from Solidar Suisse and the selected partner and finalise the proposal package.
Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

Establish and maintain relationships with relevant humanitarian actors, authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, civil society organisations and community stakeholders.
Participate in relevant coordination mechanisms and information-sharing platforms.
Represent Solidar Suisse in relevant meetings and consultations during the assignment.
Strengthen Solidar Suisse’s understanding of the humanitarian context, coordination landscape and key actors relevant to the planned intervention.
Operational Analysis and Set-up

Analyse the operational environment, including access constraints, security considerations and contextual and implementation risks.
Assess the operational requirements and feasible implementation arrangements for the planned project.
Identify relevant risks and proportionate mitigation measures for project implementation.
Support the establishment of appropriate coordination, security, presence and operational arrangements required for the implementation of the planned project.
Clarify relevant operational roles and responsibilities between Solidar Suisse and the selected partner.
Coordination and Reporting

Maintain regular coordination with the Desk Officer at Solidar Suisse Headquarters and provide concise updates on progress, key findings, risks and decisions required.
Promptly flag material concerns related to partner suitability, feasibility, compliance, safeguarding, security or project quality.
Submit all final deliverables and supporting documentation in an organised and accessible format.
Other Duties

Undertake other duties reasonably required to support the successful implementation of Solidar Suisse's humanitarian programme in Venezuela.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education

Advanced university degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, water resources management, psychology, social work, humanitarian action, international development, social sciences, or another relevant field.
Professional Experience

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian and/or development programming.
Demonstrated experience in partnership management and localisation approaches.
Demonstrated experience in conducting organisational capacity assessments and due diligence of partner organisations.
Demonstrated experience in humanitarian needs assessments, project design and programme development.
Extensive experience in developing high-quality humanitarian project proposals, budgets and logframes for institutional donors.
Experience participating in humanitarian coordination mechanisms.
Demonstrated technical experience in WASH and/or Protection programming.
Experience providing technical support, quality assurance and capacity strengthening to partners.
Previous experience in emergency response and start-up programmes is a strong asset.
Extensive recent professional experience in Venezuela and a strong understanding of the humanitarian, political and operational context are required.
Skills and Competencies

Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
Excellent networking, negotiation, and representation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in complex and evolving environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong commitment to humanitarian principles and localisation.
Languages

Professional fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.

Interested candidates should submit their CVs along with a motivation letter.

Due to the urgency of the position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications submitted in languages other than English, or from candidates who do not meet the above-mentioned requirements, will not be considered.