Sub-Regional Manager

Role Overview

• Provide overall leadership and management of all RDAP activities within the Caribbean sub-region.
• Oversee the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of sub-regional and country-level work plans.
• Ensure alignment of all activities with program objectives, contractual requirements, and donor priorities.
• Monitor program performance and ensure timely, high-quality reporting and results-based implementation.
• Identify program risks and opportunities and recommend strategic adjustments to the COP.
• Provide direct supervision and performance management of DRMS and sub-regional support staff.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and professional development of team members.
• Manage geographically dispersed teams across multiple Caribbean countries, ensuring clear communication, coordination, and accountability.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide regular feedback to strengthen staff performance.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment across the sub-region.
• Supervise budget planning, execution, and monitoring for all sub-regional activities.
• Participate in the development of the annual work plan and provide recommendations on budget allocations.
• Ensure efficient, compliant, and strategic use of financial resources in accordance with donor and organizational policies.
• Track expenditures, monitor variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support financial forecasting and contribute to overall program financial management.
• Work closely with the COP, M&E Officer, and other RDAP team members to develop and refine annual work plans.
• Prioritize activities and ensure appropriate allocation of technical, financial, and human resources across the Caribbean portfolio.
• Provide strategic recommendations on program direction and sub-regional engagement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regional and national disaster management agencies, humanitarian partners, and relevant stakeholders across the Caribbean.
• Represent the program in coordination meetings, technical forums, and engagements with government and partner organizations.
• Engage stakeholders to identify capacity gaps and opportunities for collaboration.
• Ensure the technical quality and relevance of training and capacity strengthening activities.
• Promote best practices in disaster risk management, preparedness, mitigation, and response.
• Provide technical input and guidance to DRMS and field teams.
• Ensure readiness and effective utilization of surge capacity mechanisms across the sub-region.
• Serve as backup leadership to DRMS during emergency responses, including the ability to assume coordination responsibilities if required, and provide direct support to DRMS-led response efforts.
• Oversee and ensure country-level preparedness and readiness activities in advance of known hazard seasons (e.g., hurricane season), including coordination with DRMS to assess readiness, identify gaps, and implement pre-positioning or preparedness actions.

Requirements

• Minimum 6–8 years (advanced degree) or 9–11 years (bachelor's degree) of progressively responsible experience in international development or humanitarian assistance programs
• Demonstrated experience in program management and oversight, including strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting for multi-country or complex programs
• Minimum 4–5 years of management experience, including direct supervision of professional staff across multiple locations or countries
• Budget development, financial oversight, and resource allocation responsibilities
• Monitoring and evaluation of program performance and results
• Proven experience managing donor-funded programs, preferably with U.S. Government (USG) funding.
• Demonstrated professional experience working in the Caribbean sub-region required.
• Prior professional experience in at least one Caribbean country required (e.g., Belize, Haiti, Jamaica, The Bahamas, or similar contexts).
• Strong understanding of Caribbean disaster management systems, regional coordination mechanisms, and key stakeholders.
• Established regional networks or ability to rapidly build relationships strongly preferred.
• Experience in disaster risk management, including preparedness, mitigation, training, and response activities.
• Previous experience supporting disaster relief operations strongly preferred.
• Experience in one or more technical sectors (e.g., health, WASH, shelter, logistics, protection, or related fields) preferred.
• English Level 4 minimum (Level 5 preferred)
• Spanish and/or French highly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development budget
• Home office setup allowance