Technical Cooperation Officer

About the role

CAF, a multilateral financial institution supporting the sustainable development of its shareholder countries and the integration of Latin America and the Caribbean, is hiring a Technical Cooperation Officer in Barbados. The role provides administrative and operational support to the Regional Management Office and the GRC on operations financed mainly with Technical Cooperation resources, and manages CAF systems related to Technical Cooperation funds, the CAF Caribbean Facility, Special Funds and Third-Party Resources.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Regional Management Office and the GRC in planning, origination, formalization, administration and closing of Technical Cooperation-funded operations, including administrative and document management.
• Analyze, control and manage CAF systems for Technical Cooperation funds, the CAF Caribbean Facility, Special Funds and Third-Party Resources, acting as liaison between GFCD, CJ and DCO.
• Record and update operations in administrative systems and databases to identify process improvements.
• Support the GRC in coordinating with ministries, executing agencies, subnational governments and beneficiaries to follow up on activities.
• Handle administrative tasks such as contract management, disbursements, amendments, travel arrangements, workshops and events, and payments to third parties.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, Political Science, Economics, Development or a related field.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in international cooperation project management, public policy or public management, or financial institutions.
• Native English; working knowledge of Spanish is desirable.
• Knowledge of the Latin America and Caribbean region, with work experience in its countries.
• Experience in multilateral banking or international organizations is desirable.

Required skills

• Project formulation and evaluation tools (Logical Framework, results-based management).
• Basic knowledge of statistics, accounting, information systems and data presentation.
• Specialized courses in development cooperation, financial or budget analysis.
• Drafting project proposals, terms of reference and procurement documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot and Power BI.

What we offer

• Local contract in the applicant's country of permanent residence, indefinite duration.
• Hybrid work: 3 days in the office and 2 remote days.
• Leave and vacation, health insurance and wellness programs.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.